Arizona Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond

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Bond Penalty: $25,000 or $100,000 per dealership class

An Arizona motor vehicle dealer surety bond is a required license bond for any person or business engaged in the sale of motor vehicles within the state. Whether you operate as a franchise (new vehicle) dealer, used car lot, wholesale operation, or consignment auction house, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) requires you to post a surety bond as part of the dealer licensing process. Surety One, Inc. offers quick, no-hassle underwriting for Arizona motor vehicle dealer bonds, including options for new applicants and those with challenged credit.

Arizona statutes require a $100,000 surety bond for most dealer types, including franchise dealers, used motor vehicle dealers, and public consignment auction licensees. Wholesale dealers and brokers must file a $25,000 surety bond. The bond serves as a financial guarantee that the dealer will comply with state laws and ethical business practices, including timely payment of fees, clear title transfers, and honest disclosure of vehicle information. If a dealer violates these obligations, the surety bond may be used to compensate consumers and the state for damages. The state surety bond schedule is as follows:

Amount Type of Dealer
$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

Per Arizona Revised Statutes §28-4362, the bond must be written by a surety company licensed to do business in Arizona. It must remain active and on file with the ADOT-MVD for the duration of the license period. Failure to maintain an active bond can result in license suspension or revocation. At Surety One, Inc., we offer fast quotes and same-day issuance of Arizona auto dealer bonds. Our application process is simple, and our underwriters are experienced in supporting both established businesses and first-time dealer applicants. For further questions and correspondence, you may reach out to AZMVDNow.gov or to:

Arizona Department of Transportation
Motor Vehicle Division - Dealer Licensing
1655 W, Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Surety One, Inc. is the Arizona surety bond expert provider, licensed in all fifty states, U.S. territories, and Canada. We offer competitive rates and excellent customer service for Arizona motor vehicle dealer bonds and all other license bond classes. Need help meeting your ADOT-MVD licensing requirements? Call us at (800) 373-2804, email us at Underwriting@SuretyOne.com or click here to chat with live underwriter (no bots!) for immediate assistance. We’re here to support your business success.

Surety bond application review and quoting are free of charge. There is no obligation to purchase.

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Additional Attachments

  • Current Business Financial Statement (for $100,000)

Obligee's Bond Form