Iowa — Motor Vehicle Dealer And/Or Towable Recreational Vehicle Dealer Bond
Iowa motor vehicle and towable recreational vehicle dealers use $75,000 surety security. Identify the business locations and vehicles each location handles, then start this dealer bond application with RLI.
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- Recorded state
- Iowa
- Bond type
- Motor Vehicle Dealer / Vehicle Sales Bond
- Category
- Vehicles, titles & transportation
What this bond does
Dealer licensure and regulatory compliance in Iowa
- Who needs it
- Motor vehicle and towable recreational vehicle dealers
- Who it protects
- The form identifies it as protection against noncompliance with dealer operations and laws
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
- Bond optionPurchase Now (opens in a new tab)Continue to our secure checkout partner, RLI (opens in a new tab).
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
- Iowa Administrative Code — Chapter 761.425 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
Have these ready
- Prepare the licensed entity, dealership locations and whether each location handles motor vehicles or towable recreational vehicles.
- 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
What should I prepare?
Have the licensed entity name and dealership locations ready, including whether each handles motor vehicles or towable recreational vehicles.
Does the towable-RV class change the bond amount?
The cited Iowa rules state $75,000 for both motor vehicle and towable recreational vehicle dealers. Location licensing differs between the activities.
Does purchasing complete the dealer application?
No. Purchase Now opens RLI in a new tab through The Southern Agency. After issuance, check and submit the bond with the remaining licensing documents.

