Manufacturer/Dealer/Full Agent/Card Agent/Messenger Service/Salvor Bond
Any individual or business entity applying for a motor vehicle dealer or manufacturer license in Pennsylvania. Required when: Required as a condition for licensure and to receive special registration plates (dealer plates). Exemptions: Farm equipment dealers, mobile home dealers and manufacturers, and modular housing …
Overview
What it is.
Any individual or business entity applying for a motor vehicle dealer or manufacturer license in Pennsylvania. Required when: Required as a condition for licensure and to receive special registration plates (dealer plates). Exemptions: Farm equipment dealers, mobile home dealers and manufacturers, and modular housing …
Who usually needs it
Any individual or business entity applying for a motor vehicle dealer or manufacturer license in Pennsylvania.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StatePABond amount$20,000Term lengthContinuousObligeePennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor VehiclesRenewalThe bond is continuous in nature and remains in effect as long as the premium is paid to the surety. While the bond does not expire, the associated dealer license must be renewed biennially through the Pennsylvania Lice…Bond classLicense BondCategoryMotor VehicleBondManufacturer/Dealer/Full Agent/Card Agent/Messenger Service/Salvor BondStatutory reference75 Pa. C.S. § 1335JurisdictionState
