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SR-22 insurance in Detroit, MI

What an SR-22 costs in Detroit, how Michigan handles the filing, and how long it lasts.

These are estimates, not quotes. Figures are modeled from public data (NAIC, Census, FEMA, IIHS/HLDI) for comparison only. Your actual premium depends on your insurer, driving history, vehicle and coverage choices. We are not an insurance company or agency. How we estimate

Estimated cost in Detroit

For comparison, a clean-record driver in their 30s pays about $875 for minimum coverage and $1,975 for full coverage in Detroit by our estimate.

SR-22 insurance — estimated annual premium in Detroit
SituationMinimum coverageFull coveragevs. clean record
After a speeding ticket$1,090$2,430+25%
After an at-fault accident$1,290$2,885+47%
After a DUI$1,640$3,675+87%

Michigan rules that apply

Proof-of-insurance filings after a DUI or serious violation are set by court or motor vehicle agency order. Confirm the exact form and period with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.

Any policy you buy must meet Michigan's minimum of 50/100/10 liability coverage plus PIP.

All Michigan car insurance rules →

How to lower the cost

  • Keep continuous coverage. A lapse, especially with an SR-22, restarts problems with the state and raises future prices.
  • Compare several insurers — companies weigh violations very differently, and some specialize in high-risk drivers.
  • Take a state-approved defensive-driving course where it earns a discount or removes points.
  • Consider higher deductibles or liability-only coverage on an older car to offset the surcharge.
  • Violations age off: most surcharges fade after three to five clean years.

Read our guide · Car insurance in Detroit

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Insurance offices in Detroit

There are 48 insurance offices listed near Detroit. See the full list with directions on the Detroit car insurance page.

  • Jordan Amilia Mitchell - Farmers Insurance 950 Selden St
  • Ago Benavides - Allstate 3570 W Vernor Hwy
  • Allstate
  • State Farm 5602 West Vernor Highway
  • L.A. Insurance 20805 Dequindre Road
  • Access Insurance 6600 Schaefer Road
  • AtB Insurance
  • Max Insurance
  • State Farm
  • Detroit Insurance
  • L.A. Insurance
  • Arthur Rohde & Co 2711 East Jefferson Avenue

Frequently asked questions

How much does SR-22 insurance cost in Detroit?

The SR-22 filing itself usually costs a small one-time fee; the real cost is the higher premium that follows the violation. We estimate about $1,640 a year for minimum coverage after a DUI in Detroit, and $1,290 after an at-fault accident.

How long do you need an SR-22 in Michigan?

The court or motor vehicle agency order sets how long proof of insurance must be filed. Confirm the exact form and period with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services or your insurer.

Can I get SR-22 insurance without a car?

Yes. A non-owner policy with an SR-22 filing covers you when you drive borrowed or rented vehicles and satisfies the filing requirement in most states that use SR-22.

How we estimate this

We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.

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