California Auto Dealer Bonds
California requires a $10,000 wholesale bond for dealers selling fewer than 25 vehicles per year and a $50,000 motor vehicle dealer bond for retail, used, new, and high-volume dealers.
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The cost of a California auto dealer bond is usually a small percentage of the state-required bond amount. Your exact premium depends on the bond amount, license type, business details, and underwriting factors such as credit.
Many auto dealer bonds can be issued the same day after you complete the application. Larger bond amounts or applications that need underwriting review may take longer.
California has different bond requirements depending on the license type. California commonly requires a $10,000 wholesale dealer bond for wholesale-only dealers selling fewer than 25 vehicles per year, and a $50,000 motor vehicle dealer bond for many retail and motor vehicle dealer licenses.
Yes. In California, wholesale-only dealers may need the $10,000 wholesale dealer bond, while many retail and motor vehicle dealers need the $50,000 motor vehicle dealer bond. Choose the bond that matches your license instructions.
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