CALIFORNIA MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER BOND
The California DMV requires a $50,000 surety bond for motor vehicle dealer (retail) licenses. Apply online, complete the required credit review, and we’ll issue your bond and help you with the filing process.
AT A GLANCE
Final price varies
Meets CA DMV requirements
DMV filed for you
Complete in minutes
Insurance Simplified
A few quick questions
Fast and secure
Electronically submitted to DMV
COMMON QUESTIONS
This bond is for California retail motor vehicle dealer licenses, which require a $50,000 surety bond. If you’re applying as a wholesale-only dealer, you typically need the $10,000 wholesale dealer bond instead.
We’ll ask for basic dealer and ownership details to provide pricing and issue the bond.
No. $50,000 is the bond amount required by the DMV, not the price you pay. Your cost is the bond premium, and rates start at $500. Final pricing depends on applicant details.
We submit the bond electronically to the California DMV. DMV processing time can vary.
We submit the filing shortly after purchase. DMV processing timelines can vary.
Fast online application, rates start at $500. We can file the bond with the DMV for you when available.