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Financial Responsibility Insurance


FRA REQUIREMENT

Anytime a person is required to file and maintain Proof of Financial Responsibility Insurance with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), it can be done by one of the following types of insurance:

  • Certificate of Insurance (Form SR22) obtained from a licensed insurance agency;

  • Surety Bond in the amount of $32,500 obtained from a licensed insurance agency;

  • BMV Certificate for money or government bonds in the amount of $30,000 on deposit with the Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray.

The insurance must be maintained for three years from the suspension date (5 years on no insurance cases and some convictions with conviction dates on or after April 20, 1995 per Senate Bill 20).

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