Known as the most beautiful US state, Colorado boasts magnificent and diverse scenery of mountains, deserts, rivers and plains. The Centennial State has seen an influx of people moving from the Northeast. The mountainous and vast swap of land of Colorado makes roadtrips an everyday hobby for most Coloardians. Therefore, being an auto dealer in Colorado can be very profitable. To become an auto dealer in Colorado, you are required to post a $50,000 motor vehicle dealer surety bond.
The Colorado Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Dealer Board stated in [Regulation 44-20-112](https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=8952&fileName=1 CCR 205-1) that a license can’t be issued until the applicant has a bond in the correct amount. The bond is used to ensure that the public will receive compensation for any financial harms if any bonded dealers commit fraud.
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The Colorado Department of Revenue requires everyone who buys, sells, repairs and services for business to be bonded. However, Colorado classifies all dealers into a few categories:
No, you need to mail the completed bond form and the power of attorney to the following address
Department of Revenue
Auto Industry Division
P.O. Box 17087
Denver, CO 80217-0087
Since you need to file your bond by mail to the Colorado Department of Revenue, it is important to make sure you have the bond that will be accepted by the state to avoid any delays. On the bond, there are many blank fields that need to be filled out correctly. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
The Auto Industry Division of the Department of Revenue of the State of Colorado is the official liaison between the state and the motor vehicle dealers. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the Auto Industry Division by calling 1 (303) 205-5604 or emailing dor_dealers@state.co.us.
The bond has a common expiration date of June 30 of each year. Generally, the surety company will provide you with the bond at least 10 days before the expiration date of your bond to ensure your bond is mailed out to the Colorado Department of Revenue on time
Colorado regulation [44-20-112](https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=8952&fileName=1 CCR 205-1) states that you can procure and file a saving account, deposit or certificate of deposit in the amount of the bond. If you are a motor vehicle dealer, you would need a savings account, deposit or certificate of deposit of $50,000. If you are a salesperson, you would need a savings account, deposit or certificate of deposit of $15,000.
The bond is meant to provide compensation to those harmed by the bonded dealer as a result of doing business with the bonded dealers. Some of the actions below could lead to a claim being filed on the bond:
Note that the actions below are some examples of claim-triggering actions. There are many other actions that could lead to a claim. To prevent claims, dealers should aim to run their dealership with the highest ethical standard, transfer titles to the buyer after each sale, and always pay fees and taxes in time to the state.
Step 1: meet the minimum net worth requirements of $100,000
Step 2: meet the minimum credit score requirements of 701
Step 3: complete a pre-licensing training course
Step 4: take an auto industry mastery exam
Step 5: Obtain a Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State
Step 6: Obtain a sales tax license
Step 7: Get verification of fingerprints
Step 8: Make a business plan
Step 9: Take pictures of your business
Step 10: Complete the secure verifiable identification form
Step 11: Get a colorado motor vehicle dealer bond
Step 12: Complete the dealer application
