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Dealer Surety Bond
The California DMV requires a $10,000 surety bond for wholesale-only dealers who sell fewer than 25 vehicles per year. Buy yours for $100 flat, no SSN, no credit check. We file your motor vehicle dealer bond electronically with DMV Occupational Licensing.
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Bond amount$10,000
Term1 year
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California Auto Dealer Bond Questions
A California auto dealer bond on this page is a flat, fixed premium — the same price for every applicant, with no credit check required.
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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