California Registration Service Surety Bond
Simple & Affordable CA Registration Service Bonds
Secure your $25,000 California Registration Service Surety Bond online. No application or credit check—BondAbility files it electronically with the DMV for you.
Term Options
Renew less often, save time and money by choosing a longer bond term!
1 year - $250
2 years - $438
3 years - $625
General Information
Why do I need a California Registration Service Surety Bond?
California Vehicle Code Section 11401 requires registration services to post a $25,000 surety bond with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This bond helps protect consumers and the DMV if a registration service fails to comply with state laws and regulations.
Fast & Simple Bond Solutions – No Application or Credit Check Required
- Instant Approval: No application or credit check.
- Electronic Filing: We submit your bond directly to the California DMV immediately after purchase—no physical mailing and no emailed bond file required.
- Affordable Pricing: Starts at just $250 for 1 year.
- Multi-Year Discounts: Save more with 2- or 3-year terms.
- Zero Paperwork Hassle: Fast checkout and done.
Bond Pricing
| Bond Amount | Term | Price | Credit Check Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 1 Year |
$250 Buy Now |
No |
| $25,000 | 2 Years |
$438 Buy Now |
No |
| $25,000 | 3 Years |
$625 Buy Now |
No |
After checkout, we will advise the surety to submit your bond electronically to the DMV. No physical mailing or emailed bond is needed.
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How To Get Licensed as a California Registration Service
- Complete the application with the DMV Occupational Licensing division.
- Purchase the required $25,000 surety bond (we file it directly with DMV).
- Provide fingerprints, business location documents, and any other items DMV requests.
- Await DMV approval before operating as a registration service.
Bond Details at a Glance
- Bond Name: California Registration Service Surety Bond (Vehicle Code §11401)
- Bond Amount: $25,000
- Term Options: 1, 2, or 3 years (multi-year discounts)
- Obligee: California Department of Motor Vehicles – Occupational Licensing
- Obligee Address:
Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Occupational Licensing
PO Box 932342 MS L-224
Sacramento, CA 94232-3420 - Filing Method: Electronic submission to the DMV by BondAbility
For general licensing information, visit the California DMV Occupational Licensing site.