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Ohio Motor Vehicle Dealer bond

Ohio Motor Vehicle Dealer

Ohio requires a $25,000 motor vehicle dealer bond.

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Do I need a motor vehicle dealer bond in Ohio?

Ohio requires a $25,000 motor vehicle dealer bond. New and used car dealers, motorcycle and RV dealers, wholesalers, and other licensed motor vehicle dealers in states that condition the dealer license on a posted bond (most do). Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles oversees auto dealer requirements in Ohio, including the bond filing.

Last verified July 29, 2026

Ohio Motor Vehicle Dealer bond, answered

How much is a motor vehicle dealer bond in Ohio?
Ohio requires a $25,000 motor vehicle dealer bond.
Who needs a Ohio motor vehicle dealer bond?
New and used car dealers, motorcycle and RV dealers, wholesalers, and other licensed motor vehicle dealers in states that condition the dealer license on a posted bond (most do).
Who regulates motor vehicle dealer bonds in Ohio?
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles oversees auto dealer requirements in Ohio, including the bond filing.
How do renewals work?
Renews annually alongside the underlying license.
How do I get bonded?
Send your state and the bond amount your motor vehicle department requires Receive an instant or one-day quote Sign and pay, then file the bond with the motor vehicle department

What you will need

  • State of license and dealer license or application number
  • Owner credit authorization
  • Business name and dealership address

How to get bonded

  1. Send your state and the bond amount your motor vehicle department requires
  2. Receive an instant or one-day quote
  3. Sign and pay, then file the bond with the motor vehicle department

Regulator: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

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