Washington — Motor Vehicle Wrecker Bond
Washington's motor-vehicle wrecker application calls for $1,000 security. Use the Wrecker choice on the shared business-bond form.
Also known as Washington Motor Vehicle Wrecker Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Washington
- Bond type
- Auto Dismantler / Salvage Dealer Bond
- Category
- Vehicles, titles & transportation
What this bond does
The Department of Licensing's wrecker instructions identify the $1,000 bond and principal-name/execution requirements. DOL issues the endorsement, while the Department of Revenue's Business Licensing Service processes the application.
- Who needs it
- The applicant for Washington's motor-vehicle wrecker endorsement. The program concerns wrecked titled or registered vehicles intended for dismantling and secondhand vehicle parts, not an automatic registered tow-truck operator credential.
- Who it protects
- The posted undertaking binds the principal and surety to the State of Washington and requires the full security to remain effective for licensing. It warns of license termination after loss of required security, including exhaustion. It is not insurance on damaged vehicles or the operator's towing liability.
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
- Washington DOL: Get your motor vehicle wrecker license (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
- Washington DOL: actual shared business bond430205 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify the actual wrecker endorsement applicant and BLS file.
- Match the legal entity, DBA and owner/firm names.
- Use the Wrecker choice and $1,000 required sum.
- Check signatures, attorney-in-fact execution and company seal.
- Coordinate zoning/inspection certification and actual application delivery separately.
Questions about this bond
Does this also grant a registered tow-truck operator credential?
No such permission follows from the shared bond title. Wrecker and Registered Tow Truck Operator are separate form choices. Match the actual licensed role and any separately required endorsement.
Does renewal always mean buying a new bond?
The posted undertaking is continuing until cancelled under its terms. Check what remains effective and what BLS requires for the actual renewal rather than assuming an automatic annual expiration or fresh purchase.
Can I rely on a bond whose full amount has been exhausted?
The form warns of license termination if required security is lost, including exhaustion, until accepted replacement is provided. Check the current filing promptly instead of assuming a spent bond still satisfies the requirement.