Tennessee — Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
Tennessee motor vehicle dealers use at least $50,000 bond security for covered title-delivery and prepaid title or registration charges. Prepare the dealership's license details and begin with RLI.
Also known as Tennessee Motor Vehicle Dealer Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Tennessee
- Category
- Vehicles, titles & transportation
What this bond does
Indemnity for loss caused by nonpayment of fees/taxes or failure to deliver a clear title.
- Who needs it
- Motor Vehicle Dealer as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-17-102(17).
- Who it protects
- Any person, including the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission and the State of Tennessee, who suffers a specified loss.
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
- Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
Have these ready
- Use the dealership’s legal name and license expiration date, and keep title-transfer and prepaid-fee obligations in view when reviewing the form.
- 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 is the minimum bond amount?
The bond amount must be at least fifty thousand dollars.
Does this cover title issues?
Yes, it covers the failure to deliver a valid vehicle title free and clear of prior liens.
How are claims made?
Claims must be made directly to the surety company.