Every applicant or licensee who is or applies to be a new vehicle dealer or a used vehicle dealer in Kansas. Required when: Applying for or maintaining a vehicle dealer license. Exemptions: First or second stage manufacturers, factory branches, factory representatives, or salespersons.
Overview
What it is.
Every applicant or licensee who is or applies to be a new vehicle dealer or a used vehicle dealer in Kansas. Required when: Applying for or maintaining a vehicle dealer license. Exemptions: First or second stage manufacturers, factory branches, factory representatives, or salespersons.
Who usually needs it
Every applicant or licensee who is or applies to be a new vehicle dealer or a used vehicle dealer in Kansas.
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.
StateKSBond amount$50,000Term lengthContinuousObligeeKansas Department of Revenue, Division of VehiclesRenewalThe bond remains in force continuously until cancelled by the surety. The licensee must pay annual premiums to the surety company to maintain the bond, and the dealer license itself must be renewed annually with the Div…Bond classLicense BondCategoryMotor VehicleBondVehicle Dealer BondStatutory referenceK.S.A. 8-2404JurisdictionState
