Virginia Class A driver training school bonds.
$1,000 flat.

A Class A driver training school — one that trains commercial drivers — must file a $100,000 bond with the Virginia DMV under Code of Virginia § 46.2-1703. Ours is $1,000 flat, the price our carrier rate book sets for this bond, with one soft credit check — never a hard inquiry — and issuance when you pay.

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Required for a Class A (commercial) driver training school license under § 46.2-1703

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $100,000 bond, $1,000, no quote process

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Soft credit check only — never a hard inquiry, never affects your score, and the price stays $1,000 either way

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How it works

Three steps to licensed.

Your driver training school 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 the DMV

Pay online and receive the executed bond ready to file with your Class A driver training school license application. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the DMV insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Virginia licenses driver training schools through the DMV under Title 46.2, Chapter 17. A Class A license is required of schools that provide commercial motor vehicle training, and the applicant must file a $100,000 surety bond payable to the Commonwealth and conditioned to protect students' contractual rights.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the Commonwealth of Virginia (the obligee), with your students as the protected parties. If a school violates Chapter 17 or harms a student through fraud or misrepresentation, the harmed student can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. Schools that honor their enrollment contracts treat the bond as a license formality, not a risk.

Code of Virginia § 46.2-1703 ($100,000 Class A)Code of Virginia § 46.2-1703 requires a driver training school applicant to file a surety bond — $100,000 for a Class A licensee and $5,000 for a Class B licensee — payable to the Commonwealth and conditioned to protect the contractual rights of students and to indemnify anyone harmed by a violation of Title 46.2, Chapter 17. A Class A license covers commercial motor vehicle training. The bond is filed with the DMV.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a Class A driver training school license — for commercial vehicle training

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A CDL training program licensed by the Virginia DMV

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Renewing your Class A license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing

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Adding commercial training to an existing driver training operation

One application, issued instantly.

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

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $100,000?No. You pay $1,000 — the price our carrier rate book sets for this bond. The $100,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the Commonwealth and harmed students; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

What's the difference between Class A and Class B?A Class A school trains commercial drivers and posts a $100,000 bond. A Class B school trains drivers in non-commercial vehicles (other than motorcycles) and posts a $5,000 bond. They are separate licenses under § 46.2-1703.

What does the bond guarantee?That you honor students' enrollment contracts and follow Title 46.2, Chapter 17. If you fail to and a student is harmed, they can claim against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.

Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may run to confirm approval — never a hard inquiry, and it never affects your score. It informs approval, not price: the price stays $1,000 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 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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