Does an FR44 Requirement Follow You If You Move Out of Florida?

Yes. Your Florida FR44 requirement does not disappear when you move to another state. This is one of the most consequential and misunderstood aspects of FR44. Here’s exactly how interstate reciprocity works — and what happens if you try to escape your FR44 by moving.

The Driver License Compact (DLC)

Florida is a member of the Driver License Compact — an interstate agreement among 45 states to share driver violation information. When you receive a DUI in Florida:

• Florida reports the DUI to your home state (if different) through the DLC
• Your home state treats the out-of-state DUI as if it happened within their borders
• Your home state imposes its own penalties — which may include an SR22 requirement even though Florida requires FR44

What Happens When You Move During FR44

Scenario 1: Move to a Non-FR44 State (Most States)

You move from Florida to Georgia, Texas, California, New York, etc. Florida DHSMV still requires 3 years of FR44. Your new state’s DMV may also require SR22. This creates a dual filing situation:

• FR44: Still required by Florida for the full 3 years
• SR22: May be required by your new state as part of its DUI penalties
• Your carrier must file BOTH — or you need two separate carriers

Scenario 2: Move to Virginia (Only Other FR44 State)

Virginia has its own FR44 requirement for Virginia DUIs. If you move to Virginia with a Florida FR44:

• Florida FR44 still required — Virginia does not “take over” the FR44
• Virginia may require SR22 or its own FR44 for the DUI if you get a VA license
• Same dual-filing issue as scenario 1

Scenario 3: Move to a Non-DLC State

Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee, and Wisconsin are not full DLC members. Information sharing is limited, but:

• Florida FR44 still remains in effect — moving doesn’t erase it
• Non-DLC states may not impose additional penalties, but Florida still requires compliance
• If you surrender your Florida license and get a new state license, Florida still tracks the FR44 requirement against your record

Can You Surrender Your Florida License to Escape FR44?

No. Surrendering your Florida driver’s license does not end your FR44 requirement. DHSMV maintains the FR44 requirement on your driver record regardless of whether your license is active, suspended, or surrendered. Even if you:

• Move to another state and get a new license
• Surrender your Florida license voluntarily
• Never plan to drive in Florida again

The FR44 requirement persists in the DHSMV system. If you ever want to reinstate a Florida license in the future — even 10 years later — you will need to satisfy the outstanding FR44 requirement. The 3-year clock does not run while you don’t have FR44 coverage.

Reciprocity Table: What States Do When You Have a Florida DUI

State You Move To	FL FR44 Still Required?	New State Requires SR22?	Dual Filing?
Georgia	✅ Yes	✅ Likely	✅ Yes
Texas	✅ Yes	✅ Likely	✅ Yes
California	✅ Yes	✅ Likely	✅ Yes
New York	✅ Yes	✅ Likely	✅ Yes
North Carolina	✅ Yes	✅ Likely	✅ Yes
Alabama	✅ Yes	⚠️ Possible	⚠️ Possible
Virginia	✅ Yes	⚠️ FR44 possible	⚠️ Dual FR44 possible
Tennessee (non-DLC)	✅ Yes	⚠️ Possible	⚠️ Possible

The Only Way FR44 Ends Early

There are exactly three ways an FR44 requirement ends before the full 3 years:

1. DUI conviction overturned on appeal — Requires winning in appellate court, which is rare
2. Charges reduced to reckless driving — Would have had to happen during plea negotiations, before conviction
3. Death — FR44 requirement terminates upon death of the driver

Moving, getting a new job, family emergencies, financial hardship, medical conditions — none of these end the FR44 requirement.

Bottom Line

Your Florida FR44 requirement follows you to any state. Moving does not end it. Surrendering your Florida license does not end it. The DLC ensures most states will find out about your Florida DUI and impose their own additional requirements. The only reliable path: serve the 3 years with continuous FR44 coverage, then you’re free — regardless of where you live.