Texas Automobile Dealer Motor Vehicle Registration (Tax Assessor Collector) Bond
Overview
Texas automobile dealers who collect motor vehicle registration fees on behalf of local tax assessor-collectors must carry this bond. It guarantees that registration fees collected from vehicle buyers are properly remitted to the appropriate taxing authority. Dealers who mishandle or fail to forward those funds put their license and this bond at risk. Bond Titan makes it fast and simple to get this coverage and stay compliant statewide.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been approved — or are applying — to act as a motor vehicle registration agent for your county's tax assessor-collector, and now you need this bond to move forward. Texas law allows licensed automobile dealers to collect registration fees at the point of sale, saving buyers a trip to the county office. Every dealer who accepts that authorization must post this bond before they can legally process registrations. If you sell vehicles and collect registration payments in Texas, this bond is your financial guarantee to the state.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Texas county tax assessor-collectors and the state from financial loss caused by a dealer's failure to remit collected motor vehicle registration fees. When a dealer collects registration money from a buyer, those funds belong to the taxing authority — not the dealer. This bond ensures the tax assessor-collector can recover those funds if a dealer falls short. It holds the dealer (the principal) financially accountable for every dollar of registration revenue they collect.
When is it Required?
Before your dealership can begin processing motor vehicle registrations on behalf of the tax assessor-collector, this bond must already be in place. The authorization to collect registration fees does not take effect until the bond is filed and accepted. Dealers who attempt to collect and process registrations without the bond in force risk losing their dealer license entirely. Get this bond first — then your dealer registration authority is active.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Texas requirement that applies to any licensed automobile dealer authorized to process motor vehicle registrations on behalf of a county tax assessor-collector. The bond obligation extends across all Texas counties where the dealer operates in that collection capacity. There is no local-only version of this bond — it is governed by Texas state requirements.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly into the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application, and your bond documents are generated quickly — no waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you'll have everything you need to file with the tax assessor-collector and activate your registration authority.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency, giving you access to a nationwide surety catalog with the speed of a fully online platform. You don't need to call anyone, wait for a quote, or chase paperwork — buy this bond, get your documents, and get back to selling vehicles. We've built the fastest path from 'I need this bond' to 'I have this bond.'