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Surety Bond - Motorcycles, Mopeds, Snowmobiles, and ATV Dealers

This bond is required for businesses in Oregon that sell motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, or ATVs. If you operate a dealership selling these vehicles, you must have this $10,000 bond before you can legally run your business. It protects your customers and the state if you break laws or fail to meet your obligations a…

Overview

What it is.

This bond is required for businesses in Oregon that sell motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, or ATVs. If you operate a dealership selling these vehicles, you must have this $10,000 bond before you can legally run your business. It protects your customers and the state if you break laws or fail to meet your obligations a…

Who usually needs it

Dealers in motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, and ATVs in California who sell more than five vehicles per year must obtain this bond to secure licensing from the California DMV. This includes motorcycle dealers, motorcycle lessor-retailers, and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) dealers as required by California Vehicle Code Section 11711.

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.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateOR
Bond amount$10,000
ObligeeState of Oregon
Bond classLicense Bond
CategoryOther
BondSurety Bond - Motorcycles, Mopeds, Snowmobiles, and ATV Dealers
Plain descriptionThis bond is required for businesses in Oregon that sell motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, or ATVs. If you operate a dealership selling these vehicles, you must have this $10,000 bond before you can legally run your bus…
Who needs this bondDealers in motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, and ATVs in California who sell more than five vehicles per year must obtain this bond to secure licensing from the California DMV. This includes motorcycle dealers, motorcyc…
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