Motor vehicle dealers are required to post a Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond as part of the process to license the dealership. The amount of the bond depends on what type of vehicles are to be sold, the amount of vehicles you plan to sell, and other factors. Read our Car Dealer License Guide to learn more about how to get your dealership licensed and bonded.
Surety Bond
- Required by: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
- Minimum Bond Amount: $50,000
- Maximum Bond Amount: Varies
- Valid: Renewable
The price for the bond, also known as the bond premium, is only a small fraction of the bond amount.
This bond guarantees the principal will abide by Virginia state laws and regulations along with Chapter 15 46.2 of the Virginia Code.
The applicant should verify the bond amount with the obligee before applying for the bond to ensure the bond amount is correct.
Licensing
Surety1 is not directly involved with the licensing process, but we’ve compiled this information which may helpful for you.
State licensing fees and requirements:
- Surety bond
- License application
- Supporting application documents
- Zoning requirements
- Pass required dealer test
- $600 licensing fees
All licensing fees are required by the obligee, not the surety company.
For more licensing information, visit Virginia’s official page.
How to Get Your Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer 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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