Colorado — Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
Colorado motor vehicle dealer applicants use a $50,000 business bond under the dealer/wholesaler instructions. Have the dealership's legal name and DBA ready, then apply through Propeller.
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- Recorded state
- Colorado
- Category
- Vehicles, titles & transportation
What this bond does
Provides the surety security required for the dealer business's Colorado license application.
- Who needs it
- A Colorado motor vehicle dealer applying in the licensed business's name.
- Who it protects
- The interests protected by the dealer bond required for Colorado licensure; the business is the bond principal.
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
- DR 2248 Dealer/Wholesaler Application Information (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
Have these ready
- Have the dealership's legal entity, DBA and license application ready.
- Use the required dealer bond amount and effective date.
- After issuance, arrange the authorized signature and submit the bond with the dealer application.
Questions about this bond
Is this the salesperson bond?
No. This application concerns the dealer business, not an individual salesperson's license.
What amount do the dealer instructions state?
The Colorado dealer/wholesaler instructions state $50,000 for the standard dealer/wholesaler bond.
How do I start?
Purchase Now opens Propeller in a new tab through The Southern Agency. Apply for the bond there; Colorado licensing is separate.