Cheap SR22 Bond
Reader’s Question:
What is a bond insurance? Is it the same as SR22? I was told I need to get one, how cheap is it?
Frank
Chicago IL
Bond insurance is also another term used for an SR 22 insurance. However, in some states is it a surety bond or deposit. An SR22 bond policy is a filing, files by a car insurance provider in your state. This form is used to prove that you have the required liability insurance in your state. This is generally mandated to confirm to the state your financial responsibility when operating a car after getting a citation for a DUI / DWI or non insurance.
States mandate financial responsibility requirements and you need to be able to provide proof financial responsibility every time you drive a vehicle.
Most states permit at least 1 of the following items to be used as your financial responsibility:
1. Auto insurance policy
2. Surety bond
3. A State Motor Vehicle Department bond secured by real estate equity of a set amount
4. A State Motor Vehicle Department certificate for money or government bonds for a set amount on deposit with the State Treasurer
5. proof of financial responsibility certificate
Not every states permit bonds for auto insurance. Usually, it’s utilized to provide proof of financial responsibility and satisfy the insurance requirements of the state. An SR22 bond wouldn’t be advised to cover you when working at a dealership. You might need to be covered within business policy or commercial car policy.