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Minnesota IFTA & IRP bonds.
From $100.

The bond Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services can require from a motor carrier as a financial guarantee for the fuel tax and registration fees it collects under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP). The state sets the amount; priced at 2% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.

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Required when Driver and Vehicle Services asks for a guarantee on an IFTA or IRP account
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Amount set by DVS — often tied to the number of trucks in the account or your tax history
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From $100 — enter the required amount and see your exact price at the application
2% of bond amount$100 minimumInstantapproval for mostNo credit reviewnot even a soft pull
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard fuel-tax bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with Driver and Vehicle Services. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

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

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

The application collects no credit information, and most applicants have the executed bond as soon as they pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with Driver and Vehicle Services

Submit the executed bond to satisfy your IFTA or IRP account requirement. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists on them.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the fuel-tax bond actually covers

Minnesota participates in the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and the International Registration Plan (IRP), administered by Driver and Vehicle Services. Both let interstate motor carriers report and pay fuel-use tax and apportioned registration through a single base-state account. Most carriers never need a bond.

Driver and Vehicle Services can require a bond as a financial guarantee — typically for a new account, or when a carrier's filing history warrants it. The bond stands behind the fuel tax and fees the carrier collects or owes; if the carrier fails to remit, the state can recover against it.

The amount is set by Driver and Vehicle Services, often tied to the number of vehicles in the account. Whatever figure DVS names on your notice, pricing starts from $100 — the application collects no credit information, and same honest pricing as every bond we write.

Minnesota DVS — IFTA / IRPMinnesota administers IFTA and IRP through the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services. A surety bond is not always required, but DVS can require one as a financial guarantee for an IFTA or IRP account — often tied to the number of vehicles in the account or the carrier's filing history. Confirm the required amount on your DVS notice.

You need this bond if you are

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A motor carrier Driver and Vehicle Services has asked to post a financial guarantee
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Opening a new IFTA or IRP account that DVS wants bonded before issuing
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Reinstating an account after a filing issue triggered a bond requirement
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Adding vehicles to an account where the bond amount scales with the fleet

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount Driver and Vehicle Services set — the application collects no credit information, and the executed bond is generated instantly for most applicants, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Minnesota IFTA and IRP bond?The premium is 2% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — priced by amount, not a credit tier. The amount itself is set by Driver and Vehicle Services — often tied to the number of vehicles in your account. Enter the figure on your notice and apply to see your exact price.
Do I always need this bond?No. Most IFTA and IRP carriers never post a bond. Driver and Vehicle Services requires one mainly for a new account or when a carrier's filing history indicates a financial guarantee is warranted.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly.
What does the bond guarantee?That you remit the fuel tax and registration fees due on your IFTA or IRP account. If you fail to, the state can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.
Where do I file it?With Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, which administers IFTA and IRP. We issue the executed bond ready to submit with your account.
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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