Do you need to apply for your dealer bond? It’s simple! Follow the directions listed below and then fax us your
filled-out application. Once we receive your application, we will submit it to the bond company and you will receive
a response from us in just 24 hours!
See below for link to download bond application
Please read this page before downloading the bond application
STEP 1: Fill out the Form 10-E “EASY APPLICATION FOR BONDS”
Your Name: Write in your FULL NAME exactly as it appears on your California Driver’s license or I.D. card. NOTE:
You must write your name exactly as it appears on your driver’s license or I.D. card, including any middle name(s).
Business or Corporate Name: Write your business name exactly as it will appear on your application to the DMV for
your dealer license. NOTE: Include any “doing business as” (DBA) name that may be part of your business name.
E.g., ABC Incorporated Dba ABC Car Sales
Amount of Bond: You must determine whether you will be selling under a retail or wholesale license. If you are
applying for a retail license, the state mandated bond amount is $50,000.00. If you will be selling vehicles under a wholesale license AND will be selling NO MORE THAN 24 cars during a single year, the bond amount is $10,000.00.
Effective Date: Please write the date on which you will be turning in your dealer’s license application to your DMV Inspector. If you do not know the exact date, please estimate. The date you provide may not be any earlier than
the date on which you are submitting the bond application to us.
STEP 2: If you are married, it is necessary for your spouse to sign the application in addition to you. NOTE: If your business entity is a partnership, corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership, please ask us
about special guidelines for signing the application.
STEP 3: Fax your application to us at (626) 331-8132. Please include a telephone number where we may reach
you.
Step 4: If and when your bond is approved, mail the original bond application to us at:
Universal Bond and Insurance Services
Partee Insurance Associates, Inc.
584 South Grand Avenue
Covina, CA 91724
***We must receive your original bond application with original signature(s) before we can provide you with the
bond documents.***
If you have any questions during the application process, please feel free to call us at
1-800-407-2783. We look forward to receiving your application!
Universal Bond and Insurance Services
Partee Insurance Associates, Inc.
License #0786033 Ph (800) 407-2783