State of Georgia - Used Motor Vehicle Dealers
Required for used motor vehicle dealers in Georgia to obtain and maintain their dealer license. Protects consumers from fraudulent practices and ensures compliance with state regulations.
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The State of Georgia Used Motor Vehicle Dealers bond is a surety bond required for businesses that sell used motor vehicles to obtain and maintain their dealer license in Georgia. This bond serves as a financial guarantee that the dealer will operate in accordance with all applicable state laws and regulations governing used vehicle sales.
Used motor vehicle dealers operating in Georgia must secure this bond as part of their licensing requirements. The bond specifically applies to dealers who exclusively sell used vehicles, as opposed to new vehicle franchised dealers who have different bonding requirements.
The bond protects consumers and the state by providing financial recourse if the dealer engages in fraudulent practices, fails to transfer titles properly, misrepresents vehicle conditions, or violates other provisions of Georgia's motor vehicle dealer laws. If valid claims are made against the bond, affected parties can seek compensation up to the bond amount.
This bond requires a coverage amount of $35,000 and has a 2-year term length. The bond is renewable, and dealers must maintain continuous coverage to keep their license in good standing with the state of Georgia.
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At a glance
Georgia Auto Dealer Bond Key Facts
Governed by O.C.G.A. § 43-47-8(g).
The basics
What Is an Auto Dealer Bond in Georgia?
A Georgia auto dealer bond is a $35,000 surety bond that used motor vehicle dealers must file with the State before they can get or keep a dealer license. Georgia calls it a "Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond." Used motor vehicle parts dealers post a smaller $10,000 bond instead. The bond is required under O.C.G.A. § 43-47-8(g).
Good to know - A surety bond is required for every Georgia used motor vehicle dealer license. The amount depends on your license type: $35,000 for a used motor vehicle dealer or auction, or $10,000 for a used motor vehicle parts dealer. The bond is filed with the Secretary of State before your license is issued.
The bond is a promise that you will follow Georgia's used motor vehicle dealer laws and deal honestly with the public. If you commit fraud or fail to deliver good title, a vehicle buyer (or their successor in title) can file a claim against your bond up to its full amount.
The bond protects the public, not you. If the surety company pays a claim, you must pay that money back. The bond is required on top of your state license fees, and it must stay active the whole time you are licensed.
The Georgia State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, part of the Secretary of State, sets these rules and receives your bond and application through the GOALS online portal.
Qualification
What You Need to Qualify for a Georgia Auto Dealer Bond
Approval depends on your dealer license type, required coverage amount, and underwriting factors such as credit.
- You are applying for, or renewing, a Georgia used motor vehicle dealer license through the Secretary of State's GOALS online portal.
- You know your license type, which sets your bond amount: $35,000 for a used motor vehicle dealer or auction, or $10,000 for a used motor vehicle parts dealer.
- You have an established place of business with a sales office, the required signage, and a working telephone listed in your dealership's trade name.
- You have your zoning certification, proof of public liability and property damage insurance, and your Georgia sales tax (ST-2) number ready.
- You have completed the required pre-licensing seminar and the fingerprint background check.
- Your bond is written by a surety company authorized to do business in Georgia and runs through the state's common bond expiration date.
Step by step
How to Get an Auto Dealer Bond in Georgia: Step by Step
Confirm your license type and bond amount
Decide which Georgia license you need. A used motor vehicle dealer or auction posts a $35,000 bond. A used motor vehicle parts dealer posts a $10,000 bond. Your license type sets the amount of bond you buy.
Get your surety bond
Buy your bond and we handle the paperwork. We issue your Georgia Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond on the state's official bond form, attach the power of attorney, and send you the executed bond to upload with your application. There is no bond form for you to download, complete, or sign.
Take the seminar and gather your documents
Complete the required pre-licensing seminar and prepare your supporting paperwork: zoning certification, proof of public liability and property damage insurance, your Georgia sales tax (ST-2) number, photos of your business inside and out, and your fingerprint background check.
Complete and submit your license application in GOALS
Register in the Secretary of State GOALS portal and complete the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License application. Georgia no longer accepts paper applications. Sign and notarize where required, pay the state fee, and upload your bond and supporting documents.
Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License application (GOALS portal)Keep your bond and license active
Your license and bond run on a two-year cycle and expire September 30 of even-numbered years. Renew both before they lapse — a gap in your bond can put your license at risk. We can reissue your bond for the next term when it is time to renew.
Paperwork
Georgia Dealer Bond Forms & Documents
The application packet and checklist for a Georgia used motor vehicle dealer license. You complete and submit it online through the GOALS portal.
View formThe official $35,000 dealer bond form. Market Canopy issues this bond for you on this form and sends it to you to upload — you do not fill it out.
View formThe official $10,000 bond form for used motor vehicle parts dealers. If you hold a parts dealer license, we issue this bond for you on this form.
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Cost
How Georgia Auto Dealer Bond Pricing Works
Your bond amount is not your bond cost. Georgia sets the bond amount — $35,000 for a used motor vehicle dealer or auction, or $10,000 for a used motor vehicle parts dealer. You pay a premium, which is only a small percentage of that amount.
Your premium is based mainly on your personal credit and business history. Applicants with strong credit pay the lowest rates. The surety company sets the exact percentage after it reviews your application.
You never pay the full bond amount unless a valid claim is filed and paid — and if that happens, you must repay the surety. Get your exact price through the quote flow on this page.
Worked example
For example, on a $35,000 Georgia used motor vehicle dealer bond, a dealer with good credit typically pays a premium that is a low single-digit percentage of the $35,000 — not the full $35,000. This is only an illustration, not a quote; your actual premium depends on underwriting.
Filing
Filing Information
Georgia State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)
Filing notes
The bond is made in favor of the State of Georgia for the benefit of used motor vehicle buyers and their successors in title, with the surety bound to the Governor of Georgia under O.C.G.A. § 43-47-8(g).
Every Georgia dealer bond carries a common expiration date of September 30 of even-numbered years. Coverage must stay in force without a lapse for as long as you are licensed, so renew it on the same two-year cycle as your license.
Market Canopy issues your $35,000 bond on the state’s official bond form, attaches the power of attorney, and sends you the executed bond to upload with your application in the GOALS portal. There is no bond form for you to complete.
FAQ
Georgia Auto Dealer Bond FAQ
Yes. Georgia requires a $35,000 used motor vehicle dealer surety bond on file with the Secretary of State before your dealer license is issued. The requirement comes from O.C.G.A. § 43-47-8(g).
The bond amount is $35,000 for a used motor vehicle dealer or auction, or $10,000 for a used motor vehicle parts dealer. That is the coverage amount, not the price. You pay a premium that is only a small percentage of the bond amount, based mainly on your credit.
The bond is made in favor of the State of Georgia for the benefit of used motor vehicle buyers and their successors in title, with the surety bound to the Governor of Georgia under O.C.G.A. § 43-47-8(g).
All Georgia dealer bonds share a common expiration date of September 30 of even-numbered years, matching the two-year license cycle. Your coverage must stay continuous, so renew the bond and license together before that date.
No. Market Canopy issues your bond on the state’s official bond form, attaches the power of attorney, and sends you the executed bond to upload with your GOALS application. You do not download, complete, or sign the bond form yourself.
You apply online through the Secretary of State GOALS portal. Georgia no longer accepts paper applications. You upload your bond and supporting documents in GOALS; the Professional Licensing Boards Division office is in Macon, GA.
A used motor vehicle dealer (or auction) posts a $35,000 bond, while a used motor vehicle parts dealer posts a $10,000 bond. Both are filed with the same Board, but the amount depends on which license you hold.
Sources
Last verified 2026-06-30. Requirements change - confirm current details with Georgia State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) before you file. This page is informational and not legal advice.
FAQ
Georgia Auto Dealer Bond Questions
The cost of a Georgia auto dealer bond is usually a small percentage of the state-required bond amount. Your exact premium depends on the bond amount, license type, business details, and underwriting factors such as credit.
Many auto dealer bonds can be issued the same day after you complete the application. Larger bond amounts or applications that need underwriting review may take longer.
Requirements vary by license type, but most Georgia auto dealers need to complete a short application and purchase the bond amount required by the state before their license can be issued or renewed.
Often, yes. Many states have separate bond requirements for wholesale, retail, broker, or other dealer license types. Choose the bond that matches your Georgia license instructions.
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