Minnesota driver training school bonds.
$20,000 tier. $200 flat.

Minnesota licenses commercial driver training schools through the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services, and conditions the license on a continuous surety bond under Minn. Stat. 171.34. This is the $20,000 tier — the premium for this tier is set by our carrier at $200 flat.

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Required for a commercial driver training school license under Minn. Stat. 171.34

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $20,000 bond, $200, no quote process

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Bond tier scales with prior-year enrollment — confirm your tier on your license application

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

School bonds like this are simple. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That is the application — no financials, no credit section on this tier.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Fixed-amount license bonds like this are among the many that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with Driver and Vehicle Services

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your school license application or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the school bond actually guarantees

No commercial driver training school may operate in Minnesota without a license from the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services. Under Minn. Stat. 171.34 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 7411, the license is conditioned on a continuous surety bond.

The bond is conditioned on the school faithfully performing all contracts and agreements with its students and complying with the driver-training statutes (Minn. Stat. 171.33–171.41) and rules. A student harmed by a breach can claim against the bond, up to its penal sum.

The required bond amount is tiered to the number of students enrolled the prior calendar year — this page covers the $20,000 tier. If your enrollment puts you in the $10,000 or $30,000 tier, use that page instead, or send us your license notice and we’ll confirm.

Minn. Stat. 171.34 (Minn. Rules ch. 7411)Minn. Stat. 171.34, with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7411, requires a commercial driver training school licensed by Driver and Vehicle Services to maintain a continuous surety bond conditioned on faithful performance of contracts with students and compliance with Minn. Stat. 171.33–171.41. The bond amount is tiered to prior-year enrollment. Confirm your required tier on your license application.

You need this bond if you're

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Operating a commercial driver training school licensed by Driver and Vehicle Services

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Applying for a new school license — the bond is filed with your application

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Renewing a school license whose bond is expiring or was non-renewed

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In the mid enrollment tier that puts your required bond at $20,000

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section on this tier.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the $20,000 school bond?The premium is $200 — set by our carrier’s rate book for this tier. Same number for every school in this tier.

Do I pay the $20,000?No. You pay $200. The $20,000 is the surety's maximum liability to harmed students — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

How is the bond tier determined?Under Minn. Stat. 171.34 and Rules ch. 7411, the bond amount is tiered to the number of students enrolled the prior calendar year. The tiers we write are $10,000, $20,000, and $30,000 — confirm yours on your license application.

Is there a credit check?Not on this tier — the application collects no credit information.

When does it renew?You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your school license never lapses over a missed email.

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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