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Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Dealer bond

Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Dealer

$25,000 to $50,000 by sales volume

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Do I need a motor vehicle dealer bond in Wisconsin?

$25,000 to $50,000 by sales volume 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). Wisconsin Department of Transportation oversees auto dealer requirements in Wisconsin, including the bond filing.

Last verified July 29, 2026

Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Dealer bond, answered

How much is a motor vehicle dealer bond in Wisconsin?
$25,000 to $50,000 by sales volume
Who needs a Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Department of Transportation oversees auto dealer requirements in Wisconsin, 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: Wisconsin Department of Transportation

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