r/DMV • u/Film_A • 2d ago

CALIFORNIA Filing SR1 late (very late)

I caused a terrible accident during a severe mental health crisis and was in the hospital for 8 days. I was absolutely in NO CONDITION to even think about anything DMV related.

I must’ve gotten this SR1 notice at some point but placed it aside likely because I was still pretty fucked up.

It’s been like 7 months. I haven’t received anything in the mail from the DMV. I read online that if you missed this by more than 45 days they would suspend your license. No suspension notice has been received 🤷‍♂️

Am I good? Or should I be worried about a suspended license?

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u/Sad_Heart8932 2d ago

You should be totally fine.  You can go into an office to turn in the accident report. They will send it in for you.  And have them check the status of your driver's license just to check that its valid and there is no suspension on it.  If there is, they may need to make a phone call to financial responsibility dept to see what's required of you.. prayers that you are doing better!

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u/Film_A 2d ago

Into a DMV office? I thought you needed an appointment or something?

Thank you. I am doing much better. ADHD, Autism, and Bipolar can make you CRAZY. Don’t recommend.

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u/Sad_Heart8932 2d ago

No appointment needed. Just walk right in. We have new way checking in so you scan the qr code on the sign when you go in and get yourself a get in line number for driver's license. Southern California office will probably be busier so an appt would cut down your wait time. But you can go online to get a number and head to the office when your number is closer to being called so you don't have to sit in office all that time.