Colorado · DUI · Checked October 2026

SR-22 Insurance After a DUI in Colorado

SR-22 Insurance After a DUI in Colorado: What Are the Rules?

What Colorado requires for proof of insurance after a DUI.

Filing
SR-22
Required after a DUI
Yes
How long
3 years from the date last required; for a single DUI, DUI per se, DWAI or revocation with no accident, only as long as the license is under restraint, up to 3 years, starting at reinstatement

Who Needs an SR-22 in Colorado

Colorado requires an SR-22 filing after a DUI conviction.

Official source: who needs an sr-22 (Colorado)

How Long You Need It in Colorado

3 years from the date last required; for a single DUI, DUI per se, DWAI or revocation with no accident, only as long as the license is under restraint, up to 3 years, starting at reinstatement

Official source: how long you need it (Colorado)

More on DUI Law in Colorado

See the full overview of DUI laws in Colorado and read about how SR-22 and FR-44 filings work.

This page summarizes Colorado law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Colorado can advise on your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Do You Need an SR-22 in Colorado?

3 years from the date last required; for a single DUI, DUI per se, DWAI or revocation with no accident, only as long as the license is under restraint, up to 3 years, starting at reinstatement

Sources

  1. Insurance filing

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