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Utah motorcycle dealer bonds.
$100 flat.

Utah requires a licensed motorcycle dealer to file a $10,000 bond with the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division (MVED). Ours is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price, identical for every dealer. A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score — and the bond is issued when you pay.

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Required for your UT motorcycle dealer license — new applicants and renewals through MVED
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Fixed amount, fixed price — $10,000 bond, $100, no quote theater
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A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, and the price stays $100 either way
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantissued the moment you pay1–3 yrterms available
Trusted by industry leaders
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
How it works

Three steps to licensed.

Your dealer license is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process — no broker phone tag:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. That is the application — the only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file with MVED

Pay online and receive the executed bond (form TC-450) ready to file with your dealer license application. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Utah licenses motor vehicle dealers — including motorcycle dealers — through the State Tax Commission's Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division (MVED), and conditions the license on a surety bond under the Motor Vehicle Business Regulation Act. The bond is a consumer-and-public-protection guarantee that you'll follow Utah dealer law and handle titles and customer money honestly.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier standing behind you, and the State of Utah together with harmed buyers (the protected parties). If a dealer fails to deliver clear title, misapplies a customer's money, or otherwise violates dealer law, the harmed party can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. Dealers who deliver clean title and keep good records treat the bond as a license formality, not a risk.

Utah Code § 41-3-205 (form TC-450)Utah Code § 41-3-205, within the Motor Vehicle Business Regulation Act (Title 41, Chapter 3), conditions a dealer license on a surety bond filed with the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division. The motorcycle dealer bond amount is $10,000, filed on the Tax Commission's bond form TC-450 (Bond of Motor Vehicle Dealer). Confirm the amount on your license application — full motor vehicle dealers post a higher amount.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a UT motorcycle dealer license — new or used motorcycle sales
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Renewing your dealer license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing
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Adding motorcycles to an existing dealership that triggers the dealer bond filing
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Moving to Utah from another state and getting licensed here

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a quick soft credit check. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $100 — the price you see is the checkout price. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the state and harmed buyers; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
Who requires this bond?The Utah State Tax Commission's Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division requires it as a condition of a motorcycle dealer license, under Utah Code § 41-3-205. No active bond, no license.
What does the bond guarantee?That you follow Utah dealer law — delivering clear title, handling customer funds properly, and complying with the Motor Vehicle Business Regulation Act. If you fail to and someone is harmed, they can claim against the bond; if the surety pays, you repay the surety.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — it's never a hard inquiry and never affects your score. It's the only extra step beyond the application, and it informs approval; the price stays $100 either way.
When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. You'll get renewal notices 60 and 30 days before expiration, with autopay available, and the bond must stay active for your dealer license to stay valid.
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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