License & Permit

Vehicle Verifier Bond

A vehicle verifier bond is a license bond California requires before a private business can inspect and verify vehicle identification numbers for DMV registration.

Required by

California Department of Motor Vehicles

Bond amount

$5,000 (California Vehicle Code 11301)

What this bond guarantees

The bond is filed with the California DMV and promises that the verifier will follow the vehicle verifier laws. If a customer or the state suffers a loss from a false or careless verification, they can claim against the bond. The verifier repays the surety for any payout.

Who needs it

• Licensed vehicle verifiers
• Auto dealers and registration services offering VIN verification
• Mobile VIN verification businesses

What the underwriter looks at

• Personal credit
• Prior DMV discipline

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