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Washington aircraft dealer bonds.
$1,937.50 flat.

Washington requires every licensed aircraft dealer to file a $25,000 bond with the WSDOT Aviation Division under chapter 14.20 RCW. Ours is $1,937.50 flat, set by our carrier’s rate book for this bond — the price you see is the checkout price. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required for your WA aircraft dealer license — new applicants and renewals through the WSDOT Aviation Division

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $25,000 bond, $1,937.50, no quote process

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Multi-year terms available — set it up once, forget it for up to 3 years

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

License bonds are the simplest thing in surety. Here’s the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That’s the application — no financials, no credit section, no follow-up scavenger hunt.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

License bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with WSDOT Aviation

Your executed bond (WSDOT form 900-041) and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your aircraft dealer license application or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Washington licenses aircraft dealers through the WSDOT Aviation Division and conditions the license on a $25,000 surety bond. The bond is a public-protection guarantee: it stands behind your faithful performance as an aircraft dealer and your compliance with chapter 14.20 RCW, RCW 47.68.250, and the aircraft excise tax law (RCW 82.48.100).

It’s a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Washington (the obligee). If a dealer defaults on its statutory obligations and the state incurs costs or damages, the state can recover against the bond.

The bond must stay active for the life of your license. Aircraft dealer licenses run January through December, with renewals due by January 31 — let the bond lapse and your license lapses with it, so we track it and notify you 60 and 30 days out.

Chapter 14.20 RCW (WSDOT form 900-041)Washington aircraft dealers are licensed by the WSDOT Aviation Division and must file a $25,000 surety bond (WSDOT form 900-041) running to the State of Washington, conditioned on faithful performance as an aircraft dealer and compliance with chapter 14.20 RCW, RCW 47.68.250, and RCW 82.48.100. Licenses run the calendar year, with renewals due by January 31.

You need this bond if you’re

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Applying for a WA aircraft dealer license — the bond is filed with your application

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Renewing your dealer license before the January 31 deadline

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An out-of-state dealer getting licensed to sell aircraft in Washington

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Adding aircraft sales to an existing aviation business

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this application doesn’t collect credit information.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Washington aircraft dealer bond?The premium is $1,937.50 flat, set by our carrier’s rate book for the fixed $25,000 bond amount — the same for every dealer. The $25,000 is set by statute, so there is no quote process.

Do I pay the $25,000?No. You pay $1,937.50. The $25,000 is the surety’s maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Which form do I file?WSDOT form 900-041, the Aircraft Dealer License Bond, filed with the WSDOT Aviation Division along with a power of attorney. We issue the executed bond ready to submit with your license application.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — there’s no credit section at all. Most applications for this bond approve instantly.

When does it renew?Aircraft dealer licenses run the calendar year, with renewals due by January 31, and the bond must stay active the whole time. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out so your 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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