California Business Automation Surety Bond

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Bond Penalty: $600,000 FLBPs and $1,000,000 FLSPs

The California Business Automation Surety Bond is a mandatory compliance requirement for entities participating in the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Business Partner Automation (BPA) Program. This surety instrument ensures that participating businesses—including First-Line Business Partners (FLBPs), First-Line Service Providers (FLSPs), and Second-Line Business Partners (SLBPs)—conduct vehicle registration and titling transactions in accordance with California law and DMV guidelines.

The Business Partner Automation Program allows authorized third-party businesses to interface directly with the DMV to process registration services, significantly streamlining workflows for dealerships, service providers, and other commercial stakeholders. However, with this delegation of responsibility comes the requirement for financial guarantees to protect the State and consumers against misconduct or error. The BPA surety bond serves as this guarantee.

Surety bond amounts vary by business type. First-Line Service Providers are typically required to post a $1,000,000 bond, while First-Line Business Partners may need a $650,000 bond. Second-Line Business Partners may be subject to lower thresholds depending on their operational scope and affiliations. The bond ensures reimbursement to the State of California or harmed parties should the bonded entity fail to perform duties properly or engage in fraudulent practices. All materials are submitted to the California BPA Program office.

Registration Operations Division
Attn.: Business Partners Automation Program
2415 First Avenue, MS C383
Sacramento, CA 95818
Tel. (916) 657-6258

California surety bond leader, Surety One, Inc. is a specialist in providing for bonding needs of commercial and private driving schools. We offer this class of surety bond and service contract performance bonds to all applicants in EVERY state where required. Credit is a factor in surety bond underwriting and we have programs to fit every credit condition. Call (800) 373-2804, email Underwriting@SuretyOne.com or click here for a live chat regarding a California Business Automation Surety Bond for or to discuss other surety or fidelity bond needs.

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What We Need From You

Additional Attachments

  • Current Business Financial Statement
  • Complete State Application Packet
  • Certificate of Professional Liability Insurance