Arizona Third Party / Tag Agency (Corporation or LLC) Bond
Overview
Get bonded and authorized to process vehicle registrations, titles, and related paperwork on behalf of Arizona motor vehicle customers. Operating as a third party or tag agency in Arizona means the state trusts your corporation or LLC to handle official DMV transactions — and this bond is how you earn that trust. It guarantees that your business will follow Arizona Motor Vehicle Division rules and protects the public if your agency mishandles fees, documents, or registration data. Without it, your application to operate as a tag agency goes nowhere.
Who Needs This Bond?
Corporations and LLCs applying to operate as a licensed third party or tag agency in Arizona need this bond. These are businesses that provide motor vehicle title and registration services to the public as an authorized agent of the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division. If your company intends to process vehicle titles, collect fees, issue plates, or handle registration renewals on behalf of Arizona drivers, this bond is a condition of your authorization. Sole proprietors have a separate bond — this version is specifically for corporate entities and LLCs.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Arizona residents who use your tag agency for vehicle registration and title services. If your corporation or LLC collects fees improperly, falsifies records, misappropriates funds, or fails to submit documents correctly to the Motor Vehicle Division, a claim can be filed against the bond. It holds your business financially accountable for the public transactions it processes under state authorization. The bond exists because tag agencies act in an official capacity — handling government functions on behalf of the state.
When is it Required?
Applying for a third party or tag agency license with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Your business cannot receive authorization to process vehicle titles and registrations as a corporate or LLC entity until the bond is filed. It must remain active for the entire period your agency operates — renewal of your agency authorization depends on the bond staying in force. If you are expanding an existing operation to a corporate structure, you still need this bond in place before the new entity can conduct tag agency business.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Arizona requirement administered through the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division. It applies to any corporation or LLC operating as a third party or tag agency anywhere in the state. There is no county or city variation — all authorized tag agencies operating under a corporate or LLC structure must carry this bond regardless of location.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application for your Arizona Third Party / Tag Agency (Corporation or LLC) Bond, and your documents will be processed through the portal. Once approved, your bond is available for download and filing with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
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