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Utah SR-22 Insurance After DUI: Rates & Requirements

Utah requires 30/65/25 liability coverage and is a no-fault state.

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Utah at a Glance

30/65/25

Minimum liability limits, in thousands of dollars (per person / per accident / property)

No-fault

Each driver's own policy pays their injuries first, whoever caused the crash

Required

PIP coverage must be on every policy

$40

State license reinstatement fee

Source: state DMV, insurance department and statute records, verified July 2026

Minimum Coverage Requirements in Utah

Utah operates under a traditional tort liability system, requiring all drivers to carry proof of financial responsibility. After a DUI conviction, the Utah Driver License Division mandates SR-22 filing to verify continuous liability coverage for 36 months. The filing period begins on your conviction date, not the date you purchase insurance or file SR-22, meaning delays extend your total time under monitoring.

Bodily Injury Liability

Covers medical bills, lost wages, and legal defense when you injure someone in an at-fault accident. The Driver License Division requires this coverage remain active without lapse for the entire 3-year SR-22 period or your license suspends immediately.

Property Damage Liability

Pays for vehicle and property damage you cause in an at-fault accident. Post-DUI drivers in Utah's non-standard market should verify their policy includes actual cash value property damage coverage, not stated-amount policies that cap payouts below repair costs.

SR-22 Certificate of Financial Responsibility

SR-22 is not insurance—it is a certificate your insurer files electronically with the Utah Driver License Division proving you carry the state-required minimums. Your carrier must maintain the filing without interruption for 3 years from your conviction date. If your policy cancels or lapses for non-payment, the insurer notifies the state within 24 hours and your license suspends immediately, requiring reinstatement fees and restarting the filing clock.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Utah requires all insurers to offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage at the same limits as your liability policy. You can reject it, but rejection must be in writing on a state-approved form at policy inception—verbal rejection is not valid and the coverage is added automatically if the form is missing.

What Drivers Pay in Utah

$364–$384/mo

Typical monthly rate in Utah, drivers with an SR-22 after a DUI

Rate data: ValuePenguin and NerdWallet, 2026

What Affects Your Rate

  • Non-standard market assignment: most post-DUI drivers move to specialist carriers like Dairyland, Bristol West, or GAINSCO because State Farm, Geico, and Allstate typically non-renew at policy term after DUI conviction.
  • Filing duration restart: any lapse in coverage during the 3-year period restarts the filing clock from the date you reinstate, extending total time under SR-22 monitoring and increasing cumulative cost.
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If your license is suspended

Hardship Limited License

A restricted license is available while suspended.

A coverage lapse is reported

The state can act when your insurance lapses.

Source: state DMV, insurance department and statute records, verified July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I need SR-22 insurance in Utah after a DUI?

Utah requires SR-22 filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction, measured from your conviction date, not the date you file SR-22 or reinstate your license. If your insurance lapses at any point during the 3-year period, the Utah Driver License Division restarts the filing clock from the date you reinstate coverage, extending your total time under monitoring.

Does Utah require SR-22 for a first-time DUI?

Yes. Utah requires SR-22 filing for all DUI convictions, including first-offense standard DUI, aggravated DUI, and implied-consent refusals. The Driver License Division mandates filing within 30 days of conviction or reinstatement eligibility, and the 3-year filing period applies regardless of conviction class, though aggravated and repeat offenses may carry longer license suspension periods before reinstatement eligibility begins.

Which insurance companies offer SR-22 in Utah after DUI?

Most mainstream carriers like State Farm, Geico, and Allstate will file SR-22 for existing customers but typically non-renew at policy term. New SR-22 policies after DUI generally require non-standard market carriers including Dairyland, Bristol West, The General, GAINSCO, Direct Auto, and Acceptance, with availability and pricing varying by county and conviction history.

Do I need SR-22 if I move to Utah from another state?

If another state required SR-22 filing after a DUI conviction, that requirement typically transfers when you establish Utah residency and obtain a Utah license. You must notify your current insurer of the address change and verify they file SR-22 with the Utah Driver License Division, or purchase a new Utah policy with SR-22 filing. The filing period continues from your original conviction date—it does not restart when you move.

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