Hawaii — Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
If Hawaii's Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board accepts a bond in place of the required inventory or flooring line of credit, apply using the amount assigned to your dealer class and sales volume.
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- Recorded state
- Hawaii
- Category
- Vehicles, titles & transportation
What this bond does
Surety bond to serve as financial security when a required inventory or flooring line of credit cannot be obtained.
- Who needs it
- Motor Vehicle Dealer/Auction
- Who it protects
- The form identifies the protected interest through the Board's acceptance of the bond in lieu of a line of credit to ensure financial responsibility.
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
- Official bond and application instructions (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify your dealer class and sales volume, and discuss the line-of-credit alternative with the Board before choosing the sum.
- Have the legal applicant name, requesting party and any required form available for the provider application.
- Compare the requested sum and effective dates with the actual option and issued document.
Questions about this bond
Can I use a bond instead of a line of credit?
The Board may accept a surety bond when the required inventory or flooring line of credit cannot reasonably be obtained.
How do I choose the amount?
Use the Board's direction for your dealer class and sales volume. The cited instructions include $25,000 for used dealers selling fewer than 60 vehicles per month.
How do I start the bond application?
Purchase Now opens Propeller in a new tab through The Southern Agency. After issuance, submit the original notarized bond to the Board as instructed.