You can absolutely get car insurance with a suspended license. Even though you won’t be driving, it’s a good idea to maintain your car insurance during the suspension.

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What is a license suspension?

A license suspension means that your license is temporarily invalidated and must be reinstated before you can legally drive again.

If you have repeat traffic violations or tickets, have gotten into an at-fault accident with no insurance, or have been found driving under the influence, you

may be facing a license suspension.

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Can you get car insurance with a suspended license?

Yes. And if you have a car, it’s a good idea to maintain insurance coverage — even if you’re not driving it due to a suspended license.

In some cases, you may be able to drive during your suspension. A hardship license allows you to drive only for essential duties — like to and from school or work. If you are granted a hardship license, you will need to maintain car insurance.

Once your suspension is done, you may have to complete additional state-mandated steps to get it back. Paying a fee, completing traffic school, and providing proof of insurance are common requirements.

If proof of insurance is required, you may have to ask your insurance provider to submit an

SR-22 form

to your local DMV. (If you live in Virginia or Florida, you may need an

FR-44 form

, which has stricter requirements.) Or you may have to show something like an insurance ID card.

Key Takeaway You can still get insurance while your license is suspended—and you should. But you might be looking at a bit more paperwork.

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Submitting an SR-22

An SR-22 form is what your insurance provider submits to the state to prove that you have at least the minimum required car insurance. Obviously, this means you need to have insurance coverage in place.

Your insurance provider may charge you a small fee to file the SR-22. And since insurers consider those with SR-22s riskier to insure, it’s likely that your premiums will increase as well.

Some insurers may refuse to submit an SR-22 because they consider you too high-risk to insure. If this is the case, you will need to switch insurance providers before you can get your license reinstated.

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Key Takeaway An SR-22 proves to the state that you have insurance coverage—but it also classifies you as a riskier driver, so your insurer may up your rates.

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FAQs

How long does a suspension affect insurance?

If your state requires you to file an SR-22 form with your insurance, you may be looking at higher premiums for 1-3 years. But if you keep up with your insurance payments and maintain a pristine driving record, the SR-22 will only be temporary.

Do car insurance companies check your driver’s license?

Insurance companies often check your license to verify your driving record. If you have a history of at-fault accidents or tickets, an insurance provider may consider you a high-risk driver and charge you a higher premium.