License & Permit

RV Dealer Bond

A license bond a recreational vehicle dealer files with the state motor vehicle agency to get or renew a dealer license.

Required by

State motor vehicle agencies, such as the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Bond amount

Set by whoever requires the bond. We confirm it.

What this bond guarantees

The bond runs to the state (the obligee) for the benefit of retail customers. It guarantees the dealer will honor its written sales contracts and follow the motor vehicle title and licensing laws, and a customer who suffers a loss from a violation can claim.

Who needs it

• New and used RV dealers
• Travel trailer and camper dealers
• Dealers selling both RVs and mobile homes

What the underwriter looks at

• Owner credit
• Number of supplemental locations
• Dealer licensing and complaint history

Requirements vary by state and by who asks for the bond. Send us the request you received and we will confirm exactly what it calls for.

Common questions