Oregon — CDL Third Party Tester Bond
Oregon requires nonexempt third-party CDL testers to provide the bond specified in their DMV contract. The federal condition requires security sufficient for re-testing drivers after fraud by the tester or its examiners in conducting CDL skills tests. Match the actual testing contract and required sum before applying; buying a bond does not secure a new testing contract.
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- Recorded state
- Oregon
- Category
- Vehicles, titles & transportation
What this bond does
Provide the contracted tester's required security to fund driver re-testing after the specified CDL skills-testing fraud. Keep the tester's business authorization separate from an individual examiner's certification.
- Who needs it
- Nonexempt businesses or persons seeking or maintaining an Oregon CDL Third Party Tester Certificate under an executed DMV agreement. The Oregon rule expressly exempts units of local government and Oregon state agencies from its bond requirement.
- Who it protects
- 49 CFR 383.75 requires State-determined security sufficient to pay for re-testing drivers when the tester or one or more examiners is involved in fraud related to conducting CDL skills tests. Use the actual DMV contract and accepted condition for claim mechanics and any additional terms; the retesting requirement is not a promise that every failed test or student dispute produces a payment.
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
- 49 CFR 383.75 - Third-party testing (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
- OAR 735-060-0030 - Qualifications for CDL Third Party Testers (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
Have these ready
- Obtain the actual DMV tester contract, legal applicant, required sum, accepted condition and effective period.
- Ensure your business name is registered as active with the Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division.
- Keep tester and examiner certifications, approved routes, score sheets and examiner training records available for inspection.
- Obtain the signed statement of consent as required by the DMV to verify your surety bond and insurance coverage.
Questions about this bond
Is a surety bond required for all CDL third-party testers in Oregon?
OAR 735-060-0030 requires the contract-specified bond for nonexempt testers and expressly exempts units of local government and Oregon state agencies. Match the applicant's actual status and DMV agreement rather than assuming a private training school is exempt.
What triggers a claim against this bond?
The federal agreement condition requires security sufficient to pay for re-testing drivers if the tester or one or more examiners is involved in fraud related to conducting CDL skills tests. Use the actual Oregon contract and undertaking for claim mechanics and any additional condition.
Does the Oregon qualification rule set one fixed bond amount?
No fixed sum appears in OAR 735-060-0030. It requires the bond specified in the DMV contract, while the federal rule requires a State-determined sum sufficient for fraud-related driver re-testing. Bring the actual contract requirement rather than selecting another school's amount.
Are there other insurance requirements besides the bond?
Yes. Testers must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage as specified in their third-party tester contract with the DMV in addition to the required surety bond.
What follows Purchase Now?
Propeller's Oregon CDL Third Party Tester application opens in a new tab. Match the actual DMV tester contract, legal applicant, required sum, full accepted condition, dates and execution. Deliver the issued undertaking and verification consent as DMV directs. Payment does not award a tester contract, authorize an examiner or approve a testing location.