What Is a Driving School Bond?
Driving school bonds are required in several states as part of the licensing process to operate a driving school. These surety bonds ensure that driving schools follow all regulations and protects students from fraud and misrepresentation by the driving school.
If you are a CDL third-party testing provider, please visit our CDL Third-Party Tester Bond Guide.
How Much Do Driving School Bonds Cost?
A driving school bond costs a small percentage of the total bond amount, typically 0.75–5%, based on your credit score. The bond amount you need will vary depending on the location and bond type.
Use the map below to apply for a driver education provider bond in your state:
How Do Driving School Bonds Work?
A driving school bond binds three parties in a legal contract:
- Principal: The driving school purchasing the bond
- Surety: The provider issuing the bond to the principal
- Obligee: The state department requiring the bond
By filing a driving school bond, you agree to act in the best interest of the state and your students. If a bonded school breaks the contract terms, students can file a claim to recover damages.
Who Needs a Driving School Bond?
A surety bond is required for driving school licensing in many states. Types of driving schools that are often required to have surety bonds include:
- CDL training schools
- Highly skilled/evasive driving schools
- Student driver course providers
- Permit driver training companies
How to Get a Driving School Bond
SuretyBonds.com provides the fastest and easiest way to get your driving school bond:
- Apply online at SuretyBonds.com
- Get a free quote within one business day
- Purchase your bond
- File the bond with the state
Have questions? Our surety experts are here to help. Call 1 (800) 308-4358 for assistance with your application.
How Do I Renew My Driving School Bond
Driving school bonds expire annually. A SuretyBonds.com representative will contact you with renewal instructions and an invoice to keep your bond active before your term ends.
Can I Get a Driving School Bond With Bad Credit?
Yes! Despite low credit scores or other financial issues, our experts work hard to approve nearly all applicants. After you apply, our surety underwriters will run a soft credit check to determine your rate and whether we need to review any additional documentation.
Learn more about our Bad Credit Surety Bonding Program.
