Vehicle Verifier Bond

California defines as vehicle verifier as “a person not expressly excluded by California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 675.6 who inspects, records, documents, and submits to the department, or its authorized representative, such proof of vehicle identification as may be required by the department for the purpose of registering or transferring the ownership of vehicles.”

Exempted parties include authorized DMV employees, peace officers and special agents of the National Theft Auto Bureau.

As far as surety bonds go, vehicle verifier bonds are pretty inexpensive. The total amount is set at just $5,000. This amount is the maximum compensation a claimant can receive from the vehicle verifier if they transgress the law.

The cost of a vehicle verifier bond is much less than that. We can underwrite these bonds for as little as $100 per year. Unlike other types of bonds, these bonds can be underwritten without a credit report check.

Click on the link below to look at the bond form, and get a better idea of what kind of information it requires from you:

California Vehicle Verifier Bond Form

As we already mentioned, if you break the terms of the bond agreement, you can be liable for up to $5,000. It can also make it harder to get bonded next time you apply.

To make sure you stay out of bond claims you need to understand California’s regulations concerning you, and in particular:

• Sections 675.5, 675.6, and 11300-11310 of the California Vehicle Code
• Title 13, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations
• Section 6157 (a) - (d) of the Government Code

The website of California’s DMV has a Vehicle Verifier Handbook which has detailed information on how you must complete and submit your application. There are several forms you need to complete:

• The California Vehicle Verifier Bond Form (OL 26)
• Application for a Vehicle Verifier’s Permit (OL 19)
• Request for Live Scan Clearance (DMV 8016)
• Application for Occupational License Personal History Questionnaire, Part B, Individual Licensing Unit (OL 29I)

Afterwards, you must pay application fees (a total of $116) and mail your application to the DMV. The license is valid for two years. Keep in mind that your vehicle verifier bond needs to be valid when applying for renewal.