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The Michigan Driver Education Provider Bond, is a requirement of the Michigan Secretary of State’s office. This requirement is for all who wish to provide Driver Education Instruction for Teen and Adult Drivers, also for Truck Driver Education. The bond amount is determined by the number of students the school enrolls annually.
What is the purpose of a Michigan Driver Education Provider Bond and how much does it cost?
The bond is an assurance that the principal (the applicant), will reimburse or indemnify any student, financing agency or governmental agency for monetary loss caused through fraud, cheating, or misrepresentation in the conduct of the driver while conducting business with the applicant. The amount of the surety bond is as follows:
- Teen/Adult Driver Education Provider
- 999 or fewer students in one calendar year – $20,000
- 1000 or more students in one calendar year – $40,000
- Truck Driver Education Provider – $50,000
How do I obtain a Michigan Driver Education Provider Bond?
Complete our easy to navigate online application. Within one business day, one of our licensed agents will contact you with a no-obligation quote for your bond (the “premium”). Once any necessary paperwork is signed and the premium payment is processed, your surety bond will be shipped to you via USPS Priority Mail (overnight shipping options also available).
The surety bond experts at Surety1 are here to help you get bonded quickly and reliably. We work with over a dozen “A” rated surety markets to ensure we find you the lowest rate for your bond. We are also licensed in all 50 states and maintain an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau.
Other License Requirements
Surety1 only handles applications for surety bonds. For licenses, the Michigan Department of State will issue it. To make it easier for you, here are the requirements you need to prepare.
Form | (Truck) | Educational Institution or Governmental Agency |
Provider Name Selection (cannot use name of existing provider) | Required | Required |
Fee (payable to State of Michigan) | $360 | Fee-exempt |
Assumed name filing / partnership agreement / Articles of Organization or Incorporation | Required | N/A |
Photo of Sign (attached to building) | Required | N/A |
Original Application for Driver Education Provider Certificate | Required | Required |
Livescan Fingerprint Background Check Request | Required | Required |
Classroom Approval/Fire Marshal Verification | Required | Required |
Driver Education Provider Liability Insurance Certificate | Required | Required |
Driver Education Provider Surety Bond | Required | N/A |
Training Vehicle List | Required | Required |
Driver Education Instructor Employment Form | Required | Required |
Student Contract Checklist | Required | |
Student Contract – Truck | Required | Required |
Classroom Instruction Form – Truck | Required | Required |
BTW Record Keeping Form – Truck | Required | Required |
Form | Teen | Adult | Educational Institution or Governmental Agency |
Provider Name Selection | Required | Required | Required |
Fee | $225 | $225 | Fee-exempt |
Assumed name filing / partnership agreement / Articles of Organization or Incorporation | Required | Required | N/A |
Original Application for Driver Education Provider Certificate (DES-014) | Required | Required | Required |
Livescan Fingerprint Background Check Request | Required | Required | Required |
Classroom Approval/Fire Marshal Verification (DES-024) | Required | Required | Required |
Driver Education Provider Liability Insurance Certificate (DES-017) | Required | Required | Required |
Driver Education Provider Surety Bond (DES-019) | Required | Required | N/A |
Training Vehicle List (DES-018) | Required | Required | Required |
Driver Education Instructor Employment Form (DES-022) | Required | Required | Required |
Provider User ID Request (DES-032) | Required | N/A | Required |
Multiple Vehicle (Range) Application (DES-023) | Required | N/A | Required |
Classroom Instruction Outline | Required | N/A | Required |
Classroom Record Keeping Form – Teen | Required | N/A | Required |
Classroom Record Keeping Form – Adult | N/A | Required | N/A |
Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Instruction Outline | Required | N/A | Required |
BTW Record Keeping Form – Teen | Required | N/A | Required |
BTW Record Keeping Form – Adult | N/A | Required | N/A |
Student In-Car Evaluation Checklist | Required | Required | Required |
Segment 1 Registration Form | Required | N/A | Required |
Segment 1 and 2 Student Contract Checklist | Required | N/A | Required |
Student Contract – Segment 1 | Required | N/A | Required |
Student Contract – Segment 2 | Required | N/A | Required |
Adult Student Contract Checklist | N/A | Required | Required |
Student Contract – Adult | N/A | Required | N/A |
Graduated Driver License Timeline | For Review | N/A | For Review |
How to Get Your Michigan Driver Education Provider 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.

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