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New WI manufactured home dealer?
$500 flat.

Getting your first Wisconsin manufactured home dealer license through DSPS means posting a surety bond on form SBD-10679. At the $50,000 non-broker level, ours is $500 flat — the price you see is the checkout price. A quick soft credit check may apply; the bond is issued when you pay.

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Built for first-time WI dealer applicants filing with DSPS
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Fixed amount, fixed price — $50,000 security, $500, no quote theater
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A soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score
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 first DSPS dealer license is waiting on this bond. Here is the entire process:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. First-time applicants leave the dealer number blank. 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. Any credit check that runs 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 DSPS

Pay online and receive the executed bond on form SBD-10679, ready to file with your new dealer application. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Wisconsin licenses manufactured home dealers through DSPS under §101.951, and a first-time dealer satisfies the financial-security requirement with a surety bond on form SBD-10679. The bond is a consumer-protection guarantee standing behind your compliance with Wisconsin manufactured housing law.

It is a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Wisconsin together with harmed buyers. If a dealer violates dealer law and a buyer is harmed, that buyer can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.

This page is the $50,000 non-broker level. If you are licensing as a broker, DSPS sets a lower $25,000 figure — we write that one too. Send us your application if you are unsure which amount applies.

Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.323 (§101.951)New Wisconsin manufactured home dealers are licensed by DSPS under §101.951, Stats., and Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.323, which accepts a surety bond on form SBD-10679 (or a qualifying financial statement) as security. DSPS commonly sets $50,000 for non-broker dealers and $25,000 for brokers — confirm your assigned amount on your application.

You need this bond if you're

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A first-time WI manufactured home dealer applying through DSPS
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Licensing as a non-broker dealer at the $50,000 security level
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Opening a new manufactured home sales lot that DSPS conditions on a bond
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Choosing a bond over a financial statement to satisfy the security requirement

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields. A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score. First-time applicants leave the dealer number blank.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $50,000?No. You pay $500 — the flat price the checkout charges. The $50,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the state and harmed buyers; it's not a deposit.
I am a brand-new dealer with no dealer number — can I still apply?Yes. First-time applicants simply leave the manufactured home dealer number blank. The bond is one of the items you file with your initial DSPS license application.
Should I buy the $50,000 or the $25,000 bond?The $50,000 figure is the non-broker dealer level; brokers post $25,000. We carry both. If your DSPS paperwork shows a different amount than you expected, send it over and we will issue the right one.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — it's never a hard inquiry and never touches your score. It informs approval, not price: the price stays $500 either way.
When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years. You'll get renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, 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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