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California Employer Testing Program Bond Guide

If you’re applying for a third party tester program authorization in California, you’ll likely need this surety bond. 

Bond Overview

  • Purpose: To ensure ETP participants do not act fraudulently
  • Who Needs It: Employer testing program applicants
  • Regulating Body: The California Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Required Coverage: $100,000
  • Premium Rate: 1–10%, credit-based

Learn all about the bond requirements and process in this guide. 

What Is a California Employer Testing Program Bond?

In California, commercial employers can administer commercial driver’s license tests under the Employer Testing Program (ETP). 

A California employer testing program bond is a mandatory requirement to apply for the ETP program. The bond can cover financial damages if a third-party test examiner acts fraudulently.

How Much Do Employer Testing Program Bonds Cost?

California employer testing program bonds cost a small percentage of the $100,000 coverage amount, typically 1–10%.


Exact rates vary based on personal credit score. Apply for your free quote now!

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$100,000Employer Testing Program Bond

SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees. 

How Do I Get My Bond?

SuretyBonds.com provides the fastest and easiest way to get a California employer testing program bond. Just follow these quick steps: 

  1. Apply: Submit an online quote request form
  2. Quote: Receive your quote within one day
  3. Sign: Complete the indemnity agreement 
  4. Buy: Purchase the bond online 24/7

We’ll mail you the bond via your preferred shipping method. Be sure to file it with the DMV as instructed. 

If you have any questions, call our friendly surety experts at 1 (800) 308-4358 for assistance. 

How Does a California Employer Testing Program Bond Work? 

An employer testing program bond creates a legal contract between these three parties: 

  1. Principal: You, the third party tester program owner filing the bond
  2. Obligee: The California Department of Motor Vehicles requiring the bond
  3. Surety: The provider issuing the bond

This holds you financially responsible for upholding the provisions of California Code of Regulations 13-1-1-2.1. 

If you break the bond terms, harmed parties can file claims. The surety will pay valid claims up to the bond amount, but you must ultimately refund the surety. 

How Do I Renew My Bond?

These bonds expire annually. To renew your employer testing program bond, simply pay your renewal invoice when prompted. 

We’ll begin contacting you by phone and email 90 days before the expiration date. 

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