Massachusetts Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
Know why this surety bond matters to your business and how to easily obtain one fast!
What is a Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond?
It is a surety bond required of every person who is applying for a Class 2 license. These are persons who sell or buy second-hand motor vehicles or display second-hand motor vehicles that are not owned by the licensee.
The surety bond shall cover the amount required for the compensation of any person who will be affected by the potential misconduct of the licensed used motor vehicle dealer.
The violations include the following:
- Failure to deliver a valid motor vehicle title certificate without a lien or any security interest
- Selling a stolen vehicle
- Nonpayment of valid bank drafts which includes checks drawn for the purchase of motor vehicles
- Not disclosing the vehicle's actual mileage to the buyer during the time of sale
- Any deceptive acts, or misrepresentation, or failure to honor any warranty claim
- Failure to pay off the lien
This requirement is in pursuance of Section 58, Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
What is the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond amount?
The bond amount is $25,000.
If you have a stellar credit score, you will be eligible for a low bond premium, or just 1% of the bond amount!
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How can I get a Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond?
You can easily get one by simply applying for this surety bond! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get this surety bond:
Submit a surety bond application to us! Once we have received your application, we will inform you about the important information or documents that you must submit to move forward to the next step of the bonding process, which is underwriting.
During the underwriting process, our expert underwriter will assess the following:
- Your financial capability
- Your business or job performance history
- Your credit score
It is important to provide us with clear and organized information to prevent any delays. Our expert underwriter will check everything that you have submitted, and once that is finished, we will immediately send the bond to you!
What are the surety bond conditions?
- The surety bond should be issued by a surety bond agent or company that is authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The licensed used motor vehicle dealer must obey the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
- If the licensed used motor vehicle dealer violates any of the state laws, rules, and regulations, the Obligee will be eligible to file a claim against the surety bond up to its face value