Vermont Continual Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
Overview
Vermont requires motor vehicle dealers to carry a continual surety bond as a condition of licensure — and this is that bond. It exists to protect consumers and the state against fraudulent or unlawful conduct by a licensed dealer. Unlike a one-year term bond, this bond remains in continuous force until it is cancelled, meaning your dealership stays covered without annual renewal cycles. If you've been told you need a surety bond to sell vehicles in Vermont, this is the one.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a Vermont motor vehicle dealer — or you're in the process of becoming one — and the state has told you a surety bond is required before your dealer license is issued. Any individual or business entity that sells, exchanges, or transfers motor vehicles in Vermont for profit must be licensed, and that license requires this bond. This applies to new and used vehicle dealers alike, including those selling cars, trucks, motorcycles, or other motor vehicles regulated under Vermont's dealer licensing framework. If you're opening a dealership or renewing your dealer standing, this bond is a non-negotiable part of the package.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects consumers who are harmed by a Vermont motor vehicle dealer's unlawful or deceptive business practices. It gives buyers and the state a financial remedy if the dealer fails to deliver a title, misrepresents a vehicle, or otherwise violates Vermont dealer regulations. The dealer is the principal, the State of Vermont is the obligee, and any consumer or agency with a valid claim against the dealer's conduct can trigger the bond. It is not insurance for the dealer — it is a guarantee that the dealer will operate lawfully.
When is it Required?
Before your Vermont motor vehicle dealer license is issued, this bond must already be in place. The state will not approve your application or allow you to conduct dealer activity without proof of the bond. If your license lapses or is subject to reinstatement, the bond must again be active before you resume operations. Do not wait until after your application is submitted — get this bond first.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide requirement covering all Vermont motor vehicle dealer activity. It applies regardless of which county or city the dealership operates in. Any dealer conducting business in Vermont under state licensure must carry this bond.
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 bond application, and your bond documents can be issued quickly — no waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you'll have the documentation you need to submit with your Vermont dealer license application.
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