Florida Class E Third Party Driving Exam Administrator Bond
SECURE
Backed by SSL, our online bonding process is secure. We are committed to your privacy.
BEST PRICES
We shop the top surety markets to find you the best rate.
FAST
We’ve streamlined the bonding process to make your experience as fast and easy as possible.
How much does a Florida Class E third party driving exam administrator bond cost?
All third parties wishing to become exam administrators for Class E driver’s licenses must provide a surety bond as part of the licensing process. Many testing administrators actually need to purchase two surety bonds, as there is a specific bond for administrators of the written portion of the exam as well as a bond for the driving skills portion.
Each bond amount is set at $200,000. Therefore, if a third party wishes to conduct both written and driving skills examinations, they will need $400,000 in aggregate coverage.
Since the required bond amount is so large, strict underwriting is required in order to issue this bond. Along with a good credit score, new business owners will also need to provide strong financials to be approved for this bond. Those who have exceptional credit may receive an approval on this bond for as little as 1% of the total amount, or $2,000-$4,000 depending on if you need one or both bonds.
Find out exactly what you’ll pay for your Florida Class E driving skills bond by applying for your free, no obligation quote today!
Ready to purchase your Florida surety bond? Call 1 (800) 308-4358 or submit a bond application now!
Why do I need this bond?
Due to the large number of exams administered—over 300,000 written and over 400,000 driving skills in 2013 alone—and the fact that each test taker is required to provide personal information, such as their social security number, date of birth, etc. to the administrator, the department perceives a high possibility of fraud. Therefore the bond(s) is in place in order to protect the department as well as test takers from fraud by making them whole should it occur.
In the event that a claim is filed against an administrator’s bond and it is found that fraud has been committed, the department may require everyone who took their exam with that administrator to be re-examined. The surety will also pay out up to $200,000 per bond in order to settle the claim with the department, at which point it becomes the responsibility of the test administrator to reimburse the surety for all money paid to settle the claim.
For more information on the specific bond requirement, see the Third Party Administrator Vendors Frequently Asked Questions on the department website.
If you are applying for a commercial driver license third party administrator bond , please visit our CDL Third Party Administrator Bond page.
What’s the fine print?
Class E third party driving exam administrator bonds in Florida are issued on 1-year terms. Unlike some bonds that may be canceled by the surety by giving a certain amount of advance notice, these bonds remain in effect for the entire duration of the term. Should the surety decide they wish to be rid of their obligation to back the bond, they may choose not to renew the bond at the time of cancellation.
Should a claim be made against the bond at any point while it is effective, whether it be during the first term, or any term thereafter, the amount of liability shall never exceed $200,000 per bond.
How do I become a third party driving exam administrator in Florida?
As well as the application, which may be found in the Additional Resources section of this page, those who wish to become licensed as a third party driving exam administrator in Florida must also submit the following to the department:
- Corporate certification
- Fingerprint-based background check within 90 days prior to submitting the application
- Commercial general liability insurance
- Workers’ compensation insurance
- Hold harmless endorsement
- Business model summary
Ready to get started?
Have Questions?
Call 1 (800) 308-4358 to talk with a Surety Expert today.
