The Arizona Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond is required by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Any person or company that sells new or used cars ion the state must be licensed and post a surety bond. The bond has a mandatory expiration date of August 31st every year.
What are the requirements to be a Motor Vehicle Dealer in Arizona?
First, you must know what type of motor vehicle license you are applying for. New is for those who want to sell new and used vehicles for retail, while wholesale will be on consignment. Used 
licensed is for selling used vehicles only. A Public Consignment Auction Dealer license is for those who can sell retail or wholesale, and for consignment, but only during a live auction. Wholesale license, meanwhile is only for selling wholesale to other licensed dealers.
An application must be submitted to the Arizona Department of Transportation, along with a criminal records check, and payment of fees for filing ($15), criminal records ($22 per individual), license ($100), $10 (provisional license), $50 (branch license). A surety bond will also need to be submitted along with the application.
What is the amount of the Arizona Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond?
The bond amount varies, please see below to see with bond amount you need:
| $100,000 | New Motor Vehicle Dealer Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Public Consignment Auction Dealer |
| $25,000 | Broker Wholesale Auto Auction Dealer Wholesale Motor Vehicle Dealer |
| $20,000 | Automotive Recycler |
This surety bond is added security for the obligee, the state, that you, as the principal of the bond, will conduct your business as a dealer while following the rules and regulations of the state.
How can I obtain an Arizona Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond?
Surety1 has made it very easy to get a surety bond. Simply complete our easy to navigate online application form, and within 1 business day, an agent will contact you with a quote. Once you pay and sign some paperwork, your Arizona Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond will be delivered via USPS priority mail. Overnight delivery is also available.
Surety1 has been providing Arizona surety bonds since 2003 and maintains an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau. The company is licensed to operate in all 50 states and represents over a dozen “A” rated surety bond carriers.
How to Get Your Arizona Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond
- Complete an online application. It’s free and no-obligation.
- One of our surety experts will contact you with a firm quote and an agreement to sign.
- Provide payment and your signed agreement, and then you will receive your Surety Bond!
If you have any questions, please call us at 877-654-2327.
Surety1 was founded in 2003 and helps thousands of clients find the best prices on their surety bonds. We take pride in our work so that we can give you great service. Learn more about Surety1.