Maryland Information Requestor of Driver or Vehicle Records Bond
Overview
Maryland requires any business or individual seeking access to driver or vehicle records through the Motor Vehicle Administration to carry this surety bond. It guarantees that information pulled from MVA databases will be used only for legally permitted purposes — not resold, misused, or accessed beyond the scope of your approved request category. Regulators use this bond to hold information requestors financially accountable for any unauthorized disclosure or misuse of protected driver data.
Who Needs This Bond?
Insurance companies, private investigators, and employers conducting background screening are among the most common applicants. Any business or individual who applies to the Maryland MVA for authorized access to driver or vehicle records must secure this bond before that access is granted. If your work requires pulling MVA data on Maryland-licensed drivers or registered vehicles — and you are not a direct government entity — this bond is part of your approval requirements.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Maryland residents and the MVA from financial harm caused by misuse of sensitive driver and vehicle record data. When an authorized requestor improperly accesses, discloses, or misuses that data, the bond provides a mechanism for the harmed parties to seek compensation. It signals to the MVA that your business accepts legal and financial responsibility for how that data is handled from the moment it is accessed.
When is it Required?
Before the Maryland MVA approves your application to access driver or vehicle records, you must submit proof of this bond. The bond requirement surfaces at the licensing or credentialing stage — not after access is granted. If you have received an application packet from the MVA for information requestor status, the bond is one of the required documents you need to complete that process.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Maryland requirement administered through the Motor Vehicle Administration. It applies to all authorized information requestors operating anywhere in Maryland, regardless of where the requesting entity is physically located. The bond must be in force for the duration of your approved access to MVA records.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application with your business details, and your bond documents are processed through the portal without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you receive your bond documents digitally and can submit them directly to the Maryland MVA.
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