Reader’s Question:

Where can I get an SR50 auto insurance form that I need to fill out?

Jessica

An SR50 is a form that a driver used to show proof to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) that the driver has the current insurance that shows the start and end date of the current insurance policy.

You may be able to get Affidavit of Current Insurance “SR-50″ form online through the Indiana government website. You may print it out. Once you got your form printed out, be sure to completely fill it out so it will save you time when BMV office. Besides the personal information part on the form, you will also have to have your car insurance agent or car insurance company fill out the policy information to make sure that the policy information is correct.

There is also a part on the form that requires signature of an authorized representative from your insurer. The IN BMV also states that any fraudulent signature on the SR50 insurance form will be subject to driver license suspension.

Reader’s Question:

I am required to get SR50 auto insurance in Indiana? What is it? I need to get it to have my drivers license reinstated in Indiana. I do not own a car by the way.

Mila

If a person is required to show proof of the current insurance to Indiana BMV, he will need to get SR50. This form provides the information of the actual start and end date of the current car insurance policy. In Indiana, it one of the forms that the shows proof that a certain driver is required to have it if that driver have been involved in an accident or received moving violations.

In Indiana, if you did not have car insurance at the time of violation, you will be subject to 1 year license suspension and payment of reinstatement fee of at least $150. You will also be required to get an SR50 or Affidavit of Current Insurance filled out and send them back to the BMV through your car insurance provider

You can get SR50 or Affidavit of Current Insurance online.

If you are required to get certain car insurance coverage to have your driving privileges reinstated, the BMV will notify you what car insurance coverage you are required to get and you can get these even though you do not own a vehicle. Generally, you will need to get auto insurance from insurers to have your drivers license reinstated even though you do not own a vehicle. The BMV will inform you exactly what you need to do that is specific to your situation.

If you own a vehicle or have a vehicle in your household that you can put car insurance policy on, then you will need them to get SR50 and have your drivers license reinstated. But if you do not own a vehicle, you can get non owners policy. If you already know what car insurance you need to obtain, you may be able to get car insurance coverage, let your car insurance company or insurance agent know that you need an SR50.

Reader’s Question:

What is SR50 auto insurance?

Michael

According to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), an SR50 is a form required to be filed by drivers to show proof of their current insurance to BMV. It shows the start and end dates of the insurance policy.

In Indiana, the law states that a motorist should provide proof of insurance to the Indiana BMV for any accident or traffic violation conviction. Once the BMV has been notified of the traffic or accident conviction, the Department will send the motorist of a Certificate of Compliance. This will be filled out by the insurer or insurance agent. It will then be sent back to the BMV within forty days to prevent suspension of license.

If the driver is convicted of driving without the required insurance in the state at the time of the violation, the driver’s license may be suspended for a year. Other penalties may include reinstatement fee of 150-300 dollars and may be required to submit Affidavit of Current Insurance, or SR-50 form. This form will then be submitted to the insurance company and the insurance company will send it back to the BMV.

SR22 is the form to show proof of financial responsibility and requires to be maintained for 3 years. SR50 on the other hand is the proof of current financial responsibility that the insurance company send to the BMV.