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Maryland motor vehicle manufacturer bonds.
From $100.

The bond the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) requires from a motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor before it issues the license, under Md. Transportation §15-205. The MVA sets the amount by vehicles transferred to dealers last year; the premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum, and the application collects no credit information.

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Required for a MD manufacturer or distributor license under Md. Transportation §15-205
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Amount is tied to vehicles transferred to dealers — $25,000, $50,000, or $100,000 by volume
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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — no credit section, exact price at the application
1% rate$100 minimumNo credit reviewnot even a soft pullInstantapproval for most
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard manufacturer bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the MVA. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount the MVA requires, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

No credit section and no waiting — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay.

SAME DAY

File with the MVA

Submit the executed bond with your manufacturer or distributor license application, in the form the MVA approves. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the office insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the manufacturer bond actually covers

Maryland licenses motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors through the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). Under Md. Transportation §15-205, after the MVA approves your application and before it issues the license, you file a surety bond in the form and with the surety the MVA approves.

The amount is based on the number of new motor vehicles you transferred to Maryland dealers during the preceding license year. The statute’s schedule is generally $25,000 for 1–50 vehicles, $50,000 for 51–500, and $100,000 for 501 to 10,000, and a manufacturer of truck component parts files a $25,000 bond. Confirm the figure on your MVA notice — we’ll issue whatever applies.

The bond runs to the benefit of the State and protects dealers, consumers, and the public if you fail to comply with the Transportation Article. It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. Coverage must stay continuous, or the license can be suspended or revoked.

Md. Transportation §15-205Md. Code, Transportation §15-205 requires a motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor to file a surety bond with the MVA before the license issues, in the form and with the surety the MVA approves, in an amount based on new vehicles transferred to Maryland dealers in the preceding license year (commonly $25,000 for 1–50, $50,000 for 51–500, $100,000 for 501–10,000; $25,000 for a truck component parts manufacturer). Confirm your required amount on your MVA notice.

You need this bond if you are

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A new-vehicle manufacturer applying for or renewing a Maryland MVA license
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A distributor or factory branch the MVA conditions on a §15-205 bond
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A truck component parts manufacturer filing the $25,000 bond the statute names
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Replacing a non-renewed bond so your manufacturer or distributor license stays valid

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount the MVA set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Maryland manufacturer bond?The premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. The bond amount itself is set by the MVA under §15-205, based on the new vehicles you transferred to Maryland dealers last year — commonly $25,000, $50,000, or $100,000. Your exact price appears at the application, before you pay.
How is the bond amount determined?By the number of new motor vehicles you transferred to Maryland dealers during the preceding license year. The statute’s schedule generally sets $25,000 for 1–50 vehicles, $50,000 for 51–500, and $100,000 for 501–10,000, with a $25,000 bond for a truck component parts manufacturer. Your MVA notice states the figure.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly. It never affects your credit score.
What does the bond protect against?It protects dealers, consumers, and the State if you fail to comply with the Maryland Transportation Article. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety — it is not insurance for you, it is a guarantee that backs your license.
What happens if the bond lapses?You must keep continuous coverage. If the bond is canceled, expires, or becomes invalid, the MVA can suspend or revoke your license. We track renewals and notify you 60 and 30 days out so the filing stays continuous.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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