$120 is your GOOD CREDIT PRICE for a Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond. This bond is also available for a 3 year term for only $270.

If you are engaged as a motor vehicle dealer in Pennsylvania, you are required under chapter 75 PA Code 1335 to file a Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond as a condition of licensure.

Bonds Express offers a Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond with a high approval rate

Pennsylvania’s Auto Dealer Bond Requirement

Pennsylvania vehicle dealers must obtain a motor vehicle dealer bond and file it with the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons. The bond:

  • Protects customers and the state from dealer fraud and misconduct
  • Covers failure to deliver clear title, odometer issues, and unpaid taxes/fees
  • Must be in place before the dealer license is issued
  • Applies to new and used vehicle dealers

How Much Does a Pennsylvania Auto Dealer Bond Cost?

Premium is a percentage of the bond amount, driven by credit:

  • Standard credit: 1-3%
  • Sub-standard credit: 3-10%

Get the Pennsylvania motor vehicle dealer bond directly. For full pricing, see the surety bond cost guide.

Getting a Pennsylvania Dealer Bond with Bad Credit

Pennsylvania dealer bonds are obtainable with bad credit through specialty programs — premiums run toward the higher end but approval is usually available. See bad credit surety bonds and how to get bonded with bad credit.

What the Bond Covers

  • Fraud or misrepresentation in vehicle sales
  • Failure to deliver clear title to buyers
  • Odometer tampering or rollback
  • Failure to remit sales taxes or registration fees collected from customers

How to Get a Pennsylvania Auto Dealer Bond

  1. Confirm the required bond amount and any required form with the PA Board of Vehicles.
  2. Apply. Provide business information, owner information, and authorize a credit check.
  3. Get your quote and pay. Good credit, often same-day; bad credit may take 24–48 hours.
  4. File with the PA Board of Vehicles. Submit with your dealer license application.

See more Pennsylvania bonds at the Pennsylvania state bonds hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Pennsylvania auto dealer bond?
Pennsylvania requires a motor vehicle dealer bond in order to obtain your dealer license. You pay a premium of 1–3% of that amount. You pay the premium, not the full $30,000.
What is the auto dealer bond requirement in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires a motor vehicle dealer bond filed with the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons. The required bond amount depends on how your auto dealer business operates (selling vehicles only, registration plates only, both or vehicle salvors). The bond must be in place before your dealer license is issued and applies to new and used vehicle dealers. Check with your State Licensing authority to confirm your required bond amount.
What does a Pennsylvania auto dealer bond cover?
It protects customers and the state from dealer fraud, failure to deliver clear title, odometer tampering, and failure to remit sales taxes or fees collected from buyers. Harmed parties file claims against the bond.
Can I get a Pennsylvania auto dealer bond with bad credit?
Yes. Specialty programs cover most credit profiles. The premium runs higher (toward 10% of the bond amount), but approval is usually available even with poor credit or a past bankruptcy.
How long does a Pennsylvania auto dealer bond last?
Most run for one year and renew annually alongside the dealer license. Confirm the exact term with the PA Board of Vehicles, as it aligns with your dealer registration cycle.
How fast can I get a Pennsylvania auto dealer bond?
Good-credit applicants often get same-day issuance. Bad-credit applications may take 24–48 hours. The bond is delivered by email, with a hard copy mailed if the Board requires the original.
Do I pay the full bond amount?
No. You pay only the premium — 1–3% of the bond amount for good credit. The bond coverage amount is the maximum the surety would pay on a valid claim.
Who requires the Pennsylvania auto dealer bond?
The Pennsylvania State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons requires it as a condition of holding a vehicle dealer license. The bond protects the state and consumers from dealer misconduct.

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A surety bond protects the party requesting the bond, the Obligee, against any financial losses as a result of poor financial decisions, damages, unethical decisions, or a failure to follow state and local laws on the part of you, the Principal.  The Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond holds you accountable for your business decisions.

By possessing a Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond, you are telling your Obligee that you can be trusted as a Principal and that you stand behind your business decisions.