Each state has a different requirement for motor vehicle dealer bonds. In Mississippi, a NEW motor vehicle dealer must have a $25,000 to meet licensing requirements. This includes dealers who sell new motorcycles/scooters, buses, specialty vehicles, and RVs. Although separate locations require their own bond, a new dealer may choose to have a $100,000 bond to cover all their business locations. A USED motor vehicle dealer must have a Bond of Designated Agent in the amount of $15,000.
The two bonds previously mentioned are enforced by different obligees. New dealers are required to be bonded through the State of Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission, and used dealers must be bonded through the State of Mississippi Department of Revenue.
When purchasing a bond, you only have to pay a small portion of the required bond amount. As long as you follow state regulations while conducting business, you will not have to pay anything past the rate to receive your bond.
Choosing Jet is a great way to keep that initial rate low. We offer a monthly payment option, keeping payments as low as possible. We also offer a yearly rate that is competitive.
The true cost for your bond will depend on a few factors, like the type of license you are applying for or personal credit, among other things.
| Price Tier* | Used Car Dealers | New Car Dealers | New Car Dealers – Multiple Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Annual | Monthly | Annual | Monthly | Annual | |
| Preferred | $10 | $100 | $12 | $125 | $42 | $500 |
| Standard | $19 | $225 | $32 | $375 | $83 | $1000 |
| Credit Repair | $42 | $450 | $70 | $750 | $177 | $2000 |
Mississippi motor vehicle dealers must have a bond to be licensed and run their business. The bond is used to cover any financial loss caused to the public by a dealer acting illegally. Instances of fraud and willful misrepresentation of the vehicle’s information are some specific examples of what the bond will cover.
Bonds act in a way similar to insurance; you pay a small premium to receive a large amount of coverage, and in the right circumstances, the bond pays a customer that was harmed by your actions.
The crucial difference is that once the customer receives payment, your bond needs to be paid back up to the full limit. You are responsible for repaying the surety for the amount that was paid out from the bond.
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$15,000 Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
$25,000 New Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
$100,000 New Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond – Multiple Locations
Since new and used dealers have different licensing authorities, their license periods are not the same. A used dealer’s license is valid from November 1st (or issuance of license) to October 31st. New dealer licenses follow the calendar year, ending on December 31st following issuance.
However, both bonds run the same amount of time. Once in effect, they will run continuously unless cancelled.
New dealers must apply for licensing with the MMVC. Along with filling out the application, several documents should be attached:
Used dealers have certain steps required of them prior to submitting their applications.