This bond is required by the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles when there's a problem with a vehicle's title paperwork. If you're trying to register a car but the title has errors, is missing information, or can't be properly verified, you'll need this bond before Utah will issue you a new title. It protects future ow…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required by the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles when there's a problem with a vehicle's title paperwork. If you're trying to register a car but the title has errors, is missing information, or can't be properly verified, you'll need this bond before Utah will issue you a new title. It protects future ow…
Who usually needs it
Individuals attempting to register or title a motor vehicle in Utah without a valid certificate of title or sufficient proof of ownership must obtain this bond. This applies to vehicle owners facing issues such as lost, stolen, damaged, or missing titles, or incomplete ownership documentation—not to specific professions, businesses, or license holders like …
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Lost instrument bonds replace lost financial documents such as checks, stock certificates, bonds, or promissory notes. Typical Pricing:. • Smaller amounts: Often a flat fee or minimum premium. • Larger amounts: Commonly around 1–5% of the instrument's face value. • Credit check: May be required depending on the amount. Bond amounts are typically set at 100–200% of the instrument's face value. The issuing institution (bank, corporation, etc.) determines the bond requirements. Processing time…
Typical timeframe
General application — typically 1–3 business days
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.
StateUTBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeUtah Department of Motor VehiclesBond classLost Instrument BondCategoryMotor VehicleBondUtah Motor Vehicle Defective Title BondJurisdictionStatePlain descriptionThis bond is required by the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles when there's a problem with a vehicle's title paperwork. If you're trying to register a car but the title has errors, is missing information, or can't be pr…Who needs this bondIndividuals attempting to register or title a motor vehicle in Utah without a valid certificate of title or sufficient proof of ownership must obtain this bond. This applies to vehicle owners facing issues such as lost,…
