Colorado Powersports Vehicle Dealer Bond
Overview
Colorado's powersports vehicle dealers are required to carry a surety bond before they can legally sell motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, or other powersports vehicles in the state. This bond protects customers and the public from financial harm caused by a dealer's fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful business practices. It is a condition of licensure set by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Dealer Board — not an optional business expense. Without it, your dealer license application will not be approved.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are applying for a Colorado powersports vehicle dealer license to sell motorcycles, ATVs, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, or similar off-highway vehicles, you need this bond. It applies to new and used powersports dealers operating independently or at a franchise location. Anyone who intends to sell powersports vehicles as a business — not as a private individual — falls under this requirement. The bond must be in place before the Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board will issue your license.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that you, as a powersports vehicle dealer, will operate in compliance with Colorado's motor vehicle dealer laws. If you commit fraud, misrepresent a vehicle, fail to transfer title properly, or otherwise harm a customer through illegal conduct, an injured party can file a claim against the bond to recover their losses. The bond is not insurance for your business — it exists to compensate the people your business may harm. You remain financially responsible for any valid claim paid out.
When is it Required?
Renewal is tied to your dealer license cycle in Colorado, so this bond must remain continuously active for as long as you hold your powersports dealer license. If your bond lapses, the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board can suspend or revoke your license. You will need to renew the bond before your license renewal deadline each year to avoid any gap in coverage. Plan ahead — a lapsed bond stops your ability to legally conduct powersports vehicle sales.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide requirement issued under Colorado authority and applies to powersports vehicle dealers operating anywhere in the state. There is no county or city variation — the same bond requirement covers dealers in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, Durango, and every other Colorado location. Your bond is filed with the Colorado Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Dealer Board.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase your Colorado Powersports Vehicle Dealer Bond online. The process is straightforward — no agent callback, no waiting on paperwork. Once issued, your bond document is ready to submit to the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board with your license application.
Why Bond Titan?
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