How do can I file for proof of financial responsibility in Illinois with out obtaining a SR22 Certificate?
Alternate methods of filing proof of financial responsibility in Illinois are available:
Instead of the SR-22 Certificate, one can
deposit $55,000 in cash or securities with the State Treasurer
file a surety bond
file a real estate bond approved [...]
Proof of financial responsibility may be met by making a $35,000 cash deposit with the department or by filing a $35,000 surety bond. Proof may also be filed by a department-approved self insurer on behalf of an employee, to permit driving vehicles owned by the self-insurer within the scope of the person’s employment. A bond [...]
The usual method of showing proof of financial responsibility is to provide a California Insurance
Proof Certificate (form SR-22/SR-1P) from an insurance company authorized to do business in
California. The types of coverage on the form SR-22/SR-1P are listed below:
SR-22: A motor vehicle liability policy may be provided to cover only vehicles registered in your
name (owner’s policy), [...]
