California — Yacht And Ship Broker Bond
Prepare California yacht-and-ship broker security for the Division of Boating and Waterways licensing file. DBW's broker instructions list its surety bond form separately from the application, qualifications and examination; purchasing a bond does not grant the broker license.
Also known as California Yacht And Ship Broker Bonds
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- Recorded state
- California
- Bond type
- Aircraft / Vessel Dealer & Agent Bond
- Category
- Vehicles, titles & transportation
What this bond does
Supply the accepted financial instrument in a California yacht-and-ship broker application. Match the broker's licensed identity rather than using a vessel title or general boat-dealer form.
- Who needs it
- An applicant for the California yacht-and-ship broker credential, including a business handling consigned used-vessel transactions. A salesperson file is a separate licensing role.
- Who it protects
- The accepted broker instrument defines the secured undertaking and any covered claims. This licensing security is not hull insurance, a guarantee of a vessel's condition or approval of the broker's transaction documents.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- California DBW: Broker License Application Information (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
Have these ready
- Have DBW's current broker bond form and instruction sheet ready.
- Use the broker identity and business information in the licensing file.
- Confirm the required security amount and dates with the actual request.
- Keep the issued bond filing separate from qualification and examination submissions.
Questions about this bond
Is this the same as a salesperson application?
This listing is for the broker credential. DBW treats broker and salesperson licensing separately. Match the role and required instrument before entering the RLI application.
Does the bond prove I qualify as a broker?
No. DBW's broker instructions separately address experience, business location, examination and the rest of the application. Filing acceptable security is one licensing step, not the licensing decision.
Does the purchase protect a boat from damage?
The broker instrument concerns the undertaking in its accepted form. It is not insurance for physical damage to a yacht or a warranty of seaworthiness. Purchase Now opens RLI for the broker security, not a marine insurance application.