Services
Insurance
Loans
Repairs
Advice
About

Will USAA drop me for a DUI?

I was nailed with a DUI a few weeks ago, and I know it will get to my insurance company soon, so I’m worried. Will USAA drop me for having a DUI on my record, or will it just increase my premium?

avatar
Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re right to be worried. A
DUI
conviction is a big deal on a driving record and can have severe implications for car insurance premiums. Luckily,
USAA
won’t drop you because of a DUI on your driving record, but they will likely
file an SR-22
or FR-44 form with your state after a conviction.
An SR-22 is a form that your car insurance provider sends to your state’s motor vehicle department certifying that you meet the
minimum car insurance requirements in your state
for
liability coverage
.
But a DUI doesn’t just affect which insurers will give you a policy—a
DUI affects your car insurance rates
too.
On average, a driver with a DUI on their record will pay 185% more for car insurance with USAA than a driver with a
clean driving record
, and depending on your state, the conviction will stay on your record for anywhere from three to five years—or more!
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings