Motor vehicle dealers and trailer dealers in Maryland who are engaged in buying and selling motor vehicles or trailers, including new vehicle dealers, used vehicle dealers, wholesale dealers, and trailer dealers, must obtain this bond to conduct business legally in the state and as a requirement for dealer license issuance.
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.
StateMDBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState Of MarylandBond classLicense BondCategoryOtherBondMotor Vehicle Dealer or Trailer Dealer - NewPlain descriptionTrailer Dealer - Used Trailers OnlyWho needs this bondMotor vehicle dealers and trailer dealers in Maryland who are engaged in buying and selling motor vehicles or trailers, including new vehicle dealers, used vehicle dealers, wholesale dealers, and trailer dealers, must o…
