Louisiana Immobilization of Motor Vehicles Booting Permit Bond
Overview
Louisiana requires any business or individual that operates a motor vehicle immobilization (booting) service to hold a state-issued Booting Permit — and that permit comes with a mandatory surety bond. This bond protects vehicle owners and the state against financial harm caused by unlawful, negligent, or abusive booting practices. Before your permit is approved, the bond must already be in force. It is a statewide requirement, not a local ordinance, meaning it applies wherever you operate across Louisiana.
Who Needs This Bond?
You own or plan to operate a booting company in Louisiana — affixing wheel immobilization devices to vehicles on private or commercial property. Louisiana's permitting authority requires you to post this bond as a condition of obtaining your Booting Permit. Whether you are starting a new operation or renewing an existing permit, the bond is non-negotiable. No bond means no permit, and no permit means you cannot legally boot vehicles anywhere in the state.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that your booting operation will comply with Louisiana's rules governing the immobilization of motor vehicles. If a vehicle owner suffers a financial loss because you booted unlawfully — wrong vehicle, improper fees, failure to release in a timely manner — the bond provides a mechanism for compensation. The state and aggrieved vehicle owners can make a claim against the bond. You, as the principal, are ultimately responsible for reimbursing any valid claim.
When is it Required?
Before your Louisiana Booting Permit is issued, the bond must already be executed and on file with the permitting authority. There is no grace period. Submitting your permit application without the bond in place will halt the process entirely. If you are adding locations or renewing your permit, the same requirement applies — the bond must be current and continuous.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Louisiana requirement. It is not tied to any single city or parish ordinance. Your Booting Permit and the accompanying bond authorize you to operate motor vehicle immobilization services across Louisiana wherever applicable law and property agreements permit. The bond follows your permit, not your physical address.
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 the Louisiana Immobilization of Motor Vehicles Booting Permit Bond, and once approved and issued, your bond document is ready to submit to the permitting authority. The entire process is online — no agent callbacks, no office visits.
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