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Browse Auto Dealer Bonds

Dealer bonds coast-to-coast—fast, personal, and by the book.

Whether you’re renewing in a tricky state or just getting started, we’ve got the motor vehicle dealer surety bonds—and real people—to help you do it right. We’ll help you navigate state rules, avoid missteps, and get bonded with confidence

Used Auto Dealer Bonds

Real help with renewals & red tape.

We make sure your bond gets issued fast — even when state-specific rules, renewals, or red tape try to slow things down.

A Used Auto Dealer Bond is required by most state agencies for anyone selling used cars. It ensures your business follows state laws and protects your customers.

New Auto Dealer Bonds

Start strong, stay compliant.

Our team guides new dealers through the bonding process—so you avoid common mistakes from day one.

A New Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond (aka Franchise Dealer Bond) is required for licensed dealers selling new vehicles. It ensures full compliance with state and local laws.

Wholesale Auto Dealer Bonds

Personal service, period.

Whether you’re flipping cars online or operating a wholesale-only business, our team will get you bonded fast.

A Wholesale Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond is required for businesses buying and selling vehicles strictly in the wholesale market—not to the general public.

Motor Vehicle Dealer - Used Bond

The Motor Vehicle Bond guarantees that the motor vehicle dealer complies with all federal laws, state laws, local laws, and tax and judgment guidelines that relate to motor vehicles. This bond is required by the State motor vehicle department to obtain a car dealership license. Used Auto dealer bonds do not protect the used car dealer from lawsuits, but it protects the consumer from fraud or misrepresentation by the car dealer. Dealer bonds guarantee compliance with state laws. Each state sets its own bond amount and expiration date. The Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond is also referred to as a Dealer Bond, MVD Bond, Auto Dealer Bond, Used Dealer Bond, and similar names. You are required to have a bond prior to obtaining a Dealer License.

Used Bonds are offered in the following states:

Motor Vehicle Dealer - New Bond

The Franchise (New Motor Vehicle Dealer) Bond is very similar to the Used MVD bond that we offer. The difference is that franchise auto dealers sell new vehicles (they can sell used vehicles also). A surety bond protects the consumer against damages due to fraud, defaulting on a contract, or other negative and wrongful behaviors on the part of a business providing the service or product. In the case of new or used motor vehicles, the bond guarantees that the dealer will comply with the federal, state, and sometimes local laws related to motor vehicles.

Motor Vehicle Dealer - Wholesale Bond

Any business or individual that is transacting business as a Wholesale Motor Vehicle Dealer must be licensed and provide a Wholesale Motor Vehicle Dealer License Surety Bond. This bond allows the licensed individual or business entity to buy/sell/deal with other licensed dealers at wholesale only. Some states require this Bond based on volume of sales. The Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond is also referred to as a Dealer Bond, MVD Bond, Auto Dealer Bond, Used Dealer Bond, and similar names. You are required to have a bond prior to obtaining a Dealer License.
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