What is a Georgia Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer / Dismantler Bond
When a vehicle is damaged beyond repair, its parts may be salvaged and reused. Businesses that dismantle wrecked cars and resell their parts in Georgia must post a surety bond that ensures they will operate in accordance with the law. For instance, used auto parts dealers have access to car license plates, titles, and certain chemicals that must be discarded properly and in an environmentally safe manner. As such, the Georgia Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer / Dismantler Bond is required as a licensing requirement for the used motor vehicle parts dealer license.
Why do I need a Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer Bond?
This bond allows the public to recover damages in the instance that a licensed dismantler or vehicle parts dealer operates against the regulations of their license. If an individual is injured by a fraudulent act committed by the dismantler or dealer, the injured party can file a claim against the bond. When the surety investigates the claim and finds it valid, they will compensate the injured party up to the bond amount. The licensed dealer or dismantler is then responsible for reimbursing the surety for the claim plus any additional fees and expenses incurred.
Who is required to get a Georgia Motor Vehicle Dismantler Bond?
According to Georgia Code § 43-47, any person or corporation with a recognized place of business in Georgia that participates in buying, selling, or using motor vehicle parts is required to get a surety bond. This includes used motor vehicle parts dealers, motor vehicle dismantlers, motor vehicle re-builder, salvage pool dealers, or salvage dealers.
Bond Specifications
The Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer Bond has a required bond amount of $10,000. It also has a unique expiration date of December 31st of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2023, 2025, 2027, etc.).
If you’ve wound up here, but you operate as a used motor vehicle dealer that sells cars in their entirety, you’ll need an entirely different bond with a $35,000 bond amount.
How much does a Georgia Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer Bond cost?
The cost of this bond is based primarily on the applicant’s credit score. When you apply, the surety company will analyze your credit to determine your premium rate. Your premium rate is a percentage that will calculate your premium when it is multiplied by the bond amount. For those with excellent credit, your premium rate could be as low as 1% to 3%.
Obligee information
The obligee for this bond is the Georgia State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers & Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers Division. Their contact information is below:
Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers Division
237 Coliseum Dr.,
Macon, GA 31217
Phone: 844-753-7825
Contact via email
How do I get a Georgia Used Motor Vehicle Dismantler Bond?
We make surety bonding quick and easy. Apply for your bond with EZ Surety Bonds today, and you’ll hear back from us with your free quote within 24 hours. If you still have questions, please reach out to our surety experts at info@ezsuretybonds.com or call us at 1-866-546-4605.
Frequently Asked Questions
To obtain your Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer License in Georgia, you must:
– Provide photos of your established place of business
– Provide an original certificate of insurance
– Obtain your $10,000 surety bond
– Submit a Secure & Verifiable Document and Affidavit of Citizenship
– Submit a Zoning Certification to ensure your business meets local zoning laws
– Provide your NMVTIS identification number
– Provide proof of application for a sales tax number from the Georgia Department of Revenue
– Pass a background check
– Complete and submit your license application
– Pay all application fees
As defined by the Georgia Code § 43-47-2(18) , a used motor vehicle parts dealer, also called a used parts dealer, is “any person, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or corporation buying, selling, or using motor vehicle parts, either as a used motor vehicle parts dealer, a motor vehicle dismantler, a motor vehicle rebuilder, a salvage pool dealer, or a salvage dealer.”
Once you’ve purchased your surety bond, we will mail the original bond to you. Most obligees require you to file the original bond with them. When you receive your bond in the mail, you may need to sign it prior to shipping it to the Georgia State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers. However, always double-check your obligee’s filing requirements before shipping your bond out.
