Florida Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Bonds

Florida Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Bond

Florida mobile home dealers, mobile home manufacturers, mobile home installers, recreational vehicle (RV) dealers, and recreational vehicle manufacturers are required to file a surety bond with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as part of the licensing requirements.

The Mobile Home Dealer Bond, the Mobile Home Manufacturer Bond, the Mobile Home Installer Bond, the Recreational Vehicle Dealer Bond, and the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer, Distributor, Importer, or Van Converter Bond all have a similar purpose: to protect retail and wholesale customers from damages caused by a dealer breaking the written contract.

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If you’re looking to get your surety bond hassle-free, look no further than Jet Insurance Company. Our team works directly with you, without any brokers or middlemen, to get you covered quickly and affordably.

How Much Do the Florida RV and Mobile Home Dealer Bonds Cost?

All Florida dealer and manufacturer bonds cost only a fraction of the required limit with Jet! For example, the price for a Mobile Home Installer Bond with a limit of $5,000 is just $10 per month or $100 per year; rates are based on personal credit and actual costs may vary. Florida RV dealers start at $10 a month as well. Mobile Home Dealer in Florida can expect prices to start at $25 a month or $250 annually. The chart below outlines what a preferred-credit applicant would be approved for at the different bond limits for these bonds.

BondBond LimitMonthlyAnnual
Recreational Vehicle Dealer (4 or less locations)$10,000$10$100
Recreational Vehicle Dealer (more than 4 locations)$20,000$20$200
Mobile Home Installer$5,000$10$100
Mobile Home Dealer (4 or less locations)$25,000$25$250
Mobile Home Dealer (more than 4 locations)$50,000$50$500
Mobile Home Manufacturer$50,000$50$500
FL Mobile Home and RV Bond Rates

How Are Bond Limits Determined?

The limit for a Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer, Distributor, Importer, or Van Converter Bond has a set limit of $10,000. A Mobile Home Manufacturer Bond is set at $50,000. A Mobile Home Installer Bond has a limit of $5,000. The limits for RV dealers and mobile home dealers are based on the number of supplemental licenses a single dealer holds. See chart below for reference.

Supplemental LicensesRV Dealer LimitsMobile Home Dealer Limits
4 or fewer$10,000$25,000
More than 4$20,000$50,000
Bond Limit Factors

Details About Bonds for RV and Mobile Home Dealers With Jet

When you’re ready to apply for your RV or Mobile Home Dealer, Installer or Manufacturer Bond, Jet makes it easy for you. Just click the “View Your Bond Price” button and you’ll be walked through the application, adding in general business information as needed. Part of the application is a soft credit check (don’t worry, this won’t harm your credit score) so a social security number will be needed.

Once your application is complete, you’ll find your approved rate that is ready to purchase! Just select whether you want to pay for your bond month to month or by the year and fill out payment information. You’ll receive an email with your digital copy of the bond and a receipt of the purchase.

As for filing, Jet will mail the physical copy of the bond directly to you. You will need to send the bond to the address below:

State of Florida
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
2900 Apalachee Parkway
Room A312, Mailstop #765
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0500

Mobile home and RV dealers, manufacturers, distributors, importers and/or van converters have a license term that begins on October 1st and the surety bonds are bound to this term as well. To keep your bond active, you will need to renew it annually before October 1st so that Jet can issue a continuation certificate for you. The certificate will need to be submitted to the Department at the start of the new license term. 

Claims on these bonds can come from retail customers that are financially injured by a dealer or manufacturer who breaks their contract, fails to provide warranty service, or otherwise violates the Florida Statutes, Chapter 319 and Chapter 320. Read our blog about the bond claim process by clicking the link below for more information. 

Read More About Your Surety Bond Requirement

How to Renew My Bond

For annually-purchased bonds, see Jet’s process to renew your bond. Hint- it’s simple.

How to Cancel My Bond

Read information surrounding canceling your bond.

Bond Claim Process

Details regarding mobile home and RV dealer bond claims.

Florida Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Bond Example

Florida Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle 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:

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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: