Minnesota driver licensing agent bonds.
From $100.

An appointed driver licensing agent collects state fees and taxes for Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), and must hold a bond securing that money. The amount is set by DVS under Minn. Stat. 171.061 and its rules; the premium is 0.5% of your bond amount, $100 minimum. The application collects no credit information.

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Required to be an appointed MN driver licensing agent under Minn. Stat. 171.061

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Secures the state fees and taxes you collect as an agent — a separate bond from any deputy registrar bond you hold

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Premium is 0.5% of your bond amount, $100 minimum — the application collects no credit information, and your exact price appears at the application

0.5% of amount$100 minimumNo SSNin the applicationInstantissuance for most

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

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

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

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

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Issued on the spot

No credit fields in the application, and no waiting — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick underwriting review.

SAME DAY

File with DVS

Submit the executed bond with your driver licensing agent appointment paperwork. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever DVS insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the agent bond actually covers

Minnesota appoints driver licensing agents to take driver’s license and ID applications and collect the related state fees and taxes for Driver and Vehicle Services. Because the agent handles public money, the appointment is conditioned on a bond that secures the fees and taxes collected.

The bond requirement sits under Minn. Stat. 171.061, which directs the commissioner to adopt rules covering, among other things, depositing funds and holding proper bonds; the specific amount comes from DVS for your appointment. If you are also a deputy registrar, the statute requires a separate bond for the agent role on top of your deputy registrar bond.

If an agent fails to remit the fees and taxes collected, the state can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, the agent repays the surety. We issue the amount DVS set, with pricing from $100 and no credit fields in the application.

Minn. Stat. 171.061 (DVS rules)Minnesota Statutes section 171.061 governs driver’s license agents and directs the commissioner to adopt rules covering valid identification, depositing funds, maintaining records, and holding proper bonds. The bond secures the state fees and taxes the agent collects; if the agent is also a deputy registrar, a separate bond is required for the agent role. Confirm the exact amount with DVS for your appointment.

You need this bond if you are

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An appointed driver licensing agent collecting DVS fees and taxes

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Renewing or re-appointing as a driver licensing agent in Minnesota

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Also a deputy registrar — the agent role needs its own separate bond

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A county or city office that must bond a non-employee agent for the appointment

One application, issued on the spot.

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

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Minnesota driver licensing agent bond?The premium is 0.5% of your bond amount, $100 minimum — set by our carrier’s rate book, not by credit tier. The bond amount itself is set by Driver and Vehicle Services for your appointment, based on the fees and taxes you collect. Your exact price appears at the application.

Is this the same as the deputy registrar bond?No. They are separate roles and separate bonds. If you are both a driver licensing agent and a deputy registrar, the statute requires a separate bond for the agent role in addition to your deputy registrar bond. We can issue each one.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly. If a check ever runs, it’s a soft pull only — it never affects your credit score.

What does the bond guarantee?That you properly account for and remit the state fees and taxes you collect as an agent. If you fail to, the state can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.

What amount should I enter?Use the amount DVS set for your appointment. If you are not sure, ask your DVS contact or send us the appointment paperwork and we’ll confirm before issuing.

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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