Rhode Island — Vehicle Dealer Bond
Rhode Island motor vehicle dealers and auction dealers file $50,000 security annually to protect good-faith purchasers from covered violations. Have the license details ready and start with Propeller.
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- Recorded state
- Rhode Island
- Bond type
- Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
- Category
- Vehicles, titles & transportation
What this bond does
Ensure financial responsibility to indemnify good-faith purchasers who suffer loss due to violations of laws or regulations.
- Who needs it
- Motor Vehicle Dealer or Motor Vehicle Auction Dealer
- Who it protects
- A good-faith purchaser who suffers any loss occasioned by a violation of the General Laws or the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
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
- Untitled (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify the dealer license and renewal period, and keep the bond separate from dealer-plate and vehicle-inspection paperwork.
- 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
Who is protected?
The regulation protects good-faith purchasers who suffer losses from violations of the governing laws or dealer rules.
What should I prepare for the application?
Have the dealer or auction-dealer legal name, license details and renewal period ready. Keep dealer-plate and inspection paperwork separate.
Where do I start?
The Southern Agency's Purchase Now link opens Propeller in a new tab. After issuance, check the completed bond and file it with the licensing documents as directed.