Minnesota Auto Dealer Bond

Minnesota Auto Dealer Bond

All Minnesota motor vehicle dealers must file a surety bond with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to be licensed. The bond provides a guarantee of compensation to the public should a dealer cause monetary loss through negligent or fraudulent practices. Get a quote, make payment, and be on your way in minutes.

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How Much Does a Motor Vehicle Dealer License Surety Bond Cost in Minnesota?

For the $50,000 bond, rates start at $25 monthly and $250 for one year. If you are in need of the $5,000 bond for trailer dealers, boat dealers, snowmobile dealers, etc., you can purchase the bond for as low as $10 monthly or $100 for a year! There are multi-year rates available as well.

Bond LimitMonthly1 Year2 Years
$5,000$10$100$175
$50,000$25$250$438
Minnesota Auto Dealer Bond Cost

Ultimately, the price you’re quoted is based on your personal credit, the bond limit, and your years of experience in the industry.

Which Minnesota Dealer License Classifications Need a Bond?

The bond is required for anyone leasing, selling, or arranging the sale of new or used vehicles, including:

The bond requirement does not apply to those dealing new trailers designed for small construction/farm equipment in any year following a year the dealer had less than $500,000 in gross receipts for selling said trailers. This includes newly licensed trailer dealers for which the Department determines the gross receipts will be less than $500,000 in the first year of business.

Why Is a Dealer License Bond Required in Minnesota?

Surety bonds are a means of restitution in situations where the public is harmed by the actions of a motor vehicle dealer. 

The bond is required for anyone leasing, selling, or arranging the sale of new or used vehicles; this includes franchise dealers, used vehicle dealers, lessors, wholesale dealers, brokers, auctioneers, salvage pool dealers, limited-use vehicle dealers, and DSB (boat, snowmobile, small horse trailer, and motorized bicycle).

In Minnesota, the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services, is tasked with representing the public by regulating dealers, among other licensees, to ensure businesses are operating in a legal manner. The Department enforces dealers to follow their rules and regulations, in addition to the laws set forth within the Minnesota Statutes, Section 168.27.

While each state has its own legislation, all 50 have a motor vehicle dealer bond requirement.

How to Get a Minnesota Auto Dealer Bond

Click the button below, fill out the application, select your preferred bond term payment method, put in your credit card, and voila—your digital bond form is ready for download along with your receipt. 

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The bond is to be filed with the Department of Public Safety at the address below. Make sure the bond form is signed by all applicable persons, has been notarized, and the information is accurate.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Driver and Vehicle Services
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 186
Saint Paul, MN 55101

We produce these bonds as Jet Insurance Services through our partnership with Lexington National Insurance Corporation.

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Motor Vehicle Dealer License Surety Bond Form Example

Minnesota Auto Dealer Bond Form

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

X

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: