# California Motor Vehicle Dealer License Surety Bond

Source: https://a1suretybonds.com/california/motor-vehicle-dealer-license-bond

## Key facts

- State: California
- Term: 1 year
- Verified against the official source: [dmv.ca.gov](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/uploads/2020/04/ol25.pdf) on October 25, 2026
- Apply online: https://a1suretybonds.com/application/index/414/5

Any individual or business operating as a Motor Vehicle Dealer in the State of California is required to post and maintain a $50,000.00 Motor Vehicle Dealer License Surety Bond with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, unless the dealer deals exclusively in [motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles](https://a1suretybonds.com/california/motorcycle-atv-dealer-license-bonds) or is a [wholesale dealers](https://a1suretybonds.com/california/motor-vehicle-wholesale-dealer-license-bond) who sell fewer than 25 cars per year.

By definition a Motor Vehicle Dealer is anyone who sells new or new and/or used vehicles to the public and licensed motor vehicle dealers.

**Get started now!** Follow the link below to apply for your California Motor Vehicle Dealer License Surety Bond and let our expert staff get the bond you need at the lowest possible price!

We work fast so you can stay focused on your business - Satisfaction Guaranteed!

*Need help with your California Motor Vehicle Dealer License Surety Bond??*

- Call us and let our staff walk you through the process - 800-737-4880

- [[EMAIL US]](https://a1suretybonds.com/contact-us) and request one of our staff to call you.

Motor Vehicle Dealer License Surety Bond

---
A1 Surety Bonds (The Surety Syndicate, LLC), a nationwide surety bond agency · (800) 737-4880 · info@a1suretybonds.com · https://a1suretybonds.com
Requirements are set by each state or agency and can change; the obligee's current instructions and the law control.