National General SR-22 Filing in Idaho
You've been told National General writes SR-22 coverage in Idaho, but you can't find their filing fee anywhere on their site, you don't know how many days processing takes, and you're not sure if they'll even write your violation. That uncertainty matters when reinstatement windows are tight and you're comparing carriers that publish their fees upfront against carriers that make you quote first.
National General does file SR-22 in Idaho and writes after-DUI coverage in the standard tier. They operate nationwide with NAIC group code 008 and hold an AM Best A+ rating inherited from their Allstate parent. Idaho suspended drivers can get a quote online without broker involvement. What they don't publish: the specific dollar amount of the filing fee, the business-day window from payment to Idaho Transportation Department receipt, or whether point suspensions and uninsured-driving triggers qualify under their underwriting guidelines.
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Get Your Free QuoteIdaho SR-22 Filing Period
3 years
Idaho requires continuous SR-22 filing for 3 years following most suspension triggers involving insurance violations or DUI. If the SR-22 lapses before the 3-year period ends, Idaho Transportation Department re-imposes the suspension immediately and the 3-year clock restarts from the date you cure the lapse.
Idaho Transportation Department Driver Services
What National General Charges Idaho Drivers
National General does not publish a filing fee schedule. Most carriers writing SR-22 in Idaho charge a one-time filing fee between $15 and $50 to submit the certificate to Idaho Transportation Department. That fee is separate from your premium and is set by the carrier, not the state. You will not see the filing fee amount until you complete a quote.
The $25 Idaho reinstatement fee is not controlled by National General. That fee goes to Idaho Transportation Department, not your carrier, and is due before your license is restored. You pay the carrier's filing fee to get the SR-22 on file; you pay Idaho's reinstatement fee separately when you go to Idaho DMV to restore your license after the suspension period ends and all other requirements are met.
National General's premium for SR-22 coverage varies by your specific violation, county, driving history, vehicle, and coverage selections. There is no standard monthly cost for SR-22 insurance. Two Idaho drivers with the same violation type will receive different quotes based on age, claims history, and ZIP code. National General markets to standard-tier and after-DUI drivers, but quotes for point suspensions and uninsured-driving triggers depend on underwriting review at the time you apply.
National General does not disclose SR-22 filing fees or processing days before you quote. If your reinstatement window is tight, you're betting on timelines you can't verify until after you commit.
How National General SR-22 Filing Works in Idaho
You quote online, select liability limits at or above Idaho's $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $15,000 property damage minimum, and bind coverage by paying the first month's premium plus the undisclosed filing fee. National General then electronically submits the SR-22 to Idaho Transportation Department. The certificate includes your name, license number, policy effective date, and the 3-year filing period Idaho requires.
Idaho Transportation Department processes electronic SR-22 filings within a few business days, but the clock that matters is the date Idaho receives and logs the certificate, not the date you paid National General. If your suspension has a hard reinstatement deadline and you're within 10 days of that date, the lack of a published processing window from National General becomes a reinstatement risk. Carriers that disclose same-day or next-business-day filing give you a verifiable timeline; National General does not.
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When National General Won't Write Your Idaho SR-22
National General writes SR-22 for DUI suspensions in Idaho. Whether they write point-accumulation suspensions, uninsured-driving suspensions, or failure-to-maintain-SR-22 re-suspensions is determined at underwriting and is not stated on their site. If your violation falls outside their published underwriting appetite, you'll learn that only after you've spent time quoting.
Non-owner SR-22 policies are not confirmed as available through National General in Idaho. If you don't own a vehicle and need SR-22 to reinstate your license, verify during the quote process whether National General offers non-owner SR-22 in Idaho or whether you need a carrier with explicit non-owner SR-22 availability like Progressive, GEICO, Dairyland, or The General.
If you moved to Idaho mid-suspension from another state, your original SR-22 does not transfer. You need a new Idaho-specific SR-22 filed by a carrier licensed in Idaho. National General writes in Idaho, but if your suspension originated in a state with different SR-22 rules or if your violation type was state-specific, confirm during the quote that National General will accept the transfer case before binding coverage.
Idaho License Reinstatement Fee
$25
Idaho charges a $25 base reinstatement fee to restore your license after a suspension. This fee is paid to Idaho Transportation Department, not your insurance carrier, and is due at the time you apply for reinstatement. DUI suspensions may carry additional fees above the $25 base; verify the exact total with Idaho DMV before your reinstatement appointment.
Idaho Code Title 49
Comparing National General Against Idaho SR-22 Competitors
Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, Dairyland, and The General all write SR-22 in Idaho and publish more specific information about filing fees, processing timelines, or non-owner policy availability than National General does. If you're choosing between National General and another carrier, request quotes from at least three carriers and compare not just monthly premium but also the filing fee amount and the business-day window from payment to Idaho Transportation Department receipt.
If your reinstatement deadline is within 15 days, prioritize carriers that explicitly state same-day or next-business-day electronic filing over carriers with undisclosed processing windows. If you need non-owner SR-22, prioritize carriers that explicitly offer non-owner policies in Idaho. If your violation is outside DUI, prioritize carriers with published underwriting for point suspensions or uninsured-driving triggers.
Get SR-22 Coverage That Meets Your Idaho Reinstatement Deadline
National General files SR-22 in Idaho and writes after-DUI coverage, but the lack of published filing fees and processing days makes them harder to evaluate against competitors when your reinstatement window is tight. If you're comparing carriers, request quotes from at least three and ask each one the same three questions: what is your filing fee, how many business days from payment to Idaho Transportation Department receipt, and do you write my specific violation type. Compare those answers before you bind coverage. Use the tool below to request quotes from multiple Idaho SR-22 carriers at once and compare total cost, filing speed, and underwriting clarity side by side.