Bonds for motor vehicle and powersports dealers are one of the benefits of membership that we are able to help dealers obtain. Whether you need a dealer bond, salesperson bond, title bond, or a license bond (such as a pawnbroker bond), we are a one-stop shop for all of your bond requirements. If you need assistance in Spanish, please call Flo at 303-239-8000 ext. 305. (Si usted necesita ayuda en espanol, por favor contacte a Flor en la ext. 305).
 
Dealer license applicants are required to obtain a $50,000.00 bond and the premium is $450.00. Dealer bonds require only a simple one page application that we can fax to you (or you can download the application) and then fax it to us at 303-237-3305 along with the membership application. The insurance company does a credit bureau check and upon approval, we are able to issue the bond in our office. A dealer bond usually takes 1 or 2 days for completion. We have the dealer application packets available in this office or you can download the forms for Motor Vehicle or Used Motor Vehicle Dealer, Powersports or Used Powersports Vehicle Dealer or Wholesaler from the State of Colorado, Auto Industry Division's web site (www.revenue.state.co.us and click on forms and publications). New applicants applying for a used, wholesale or wholesale auto auction license also need to take the 8 hour pre-licensing class. Those applying for new (franchised) dealer or have had a dealer license in the past three years are exempt from this requirement. Make sure to register for the Pre-Licensing Class on line (review the class schedule here) or call our Education Center at 303-239-8000 ext. 300 as you will need to include your Certificate of Completion when applying for a first time used car dealer or wholesale license. The License Law Exam also must be completed for each owner and we can accomplish that in this office as well. Finally, we can check your forms for any obvious errors prior to submission of your completed dealer application to the state to make sure it is complete.
 
The salesperson bonds are $90.00 for the $15,000.00 bond required. Salesperson bonds are issued upon request at this office when you walk in the door or mailed to you for faxed requests. Faxed requests are completed usually on the same day that we receive your request. The DR2115 Salesperson License Application form is available at this office or at www.revenue.state.co.us. Click on divisions, then click on the Auto Industry section. Make sure to send 2 copies of the DR2115, the bond, DR4679, ID copy and check for $150.00 license to the state along with the DR2097 Examination Affidavit. If you would like, we can administer the written examination here at this office. If you administer the examination at your dealership, keep a copy of the affidavit along with the test on file. Valid salesperson licenses that are transferred to a different dealer do not require a new bond, though the state does require the original salesperson transfer portion from the original license along with $115.00 fee to make the change.
 
Along with each new license application or renewal, each dealer and salesperson must submit a DR 4679 affidavit affirming lawful presence and a copy of a secure and verifiable ID. The affidavit is available on our web site at ciada.org and it is also on the Department of Revenue's web site at www.revenue.state.co.us. If you do not have internet access, call us for a faxed copy. Make sure to keep a copy of your dealer bond and also a copy of each salesperson bond on file at your dealership.
 
When your dealer license comes up for renewal, you will receive a renewal form from the Auto Industry Division approximately 4 to 6 weeks prior to your renewal date. At the same time you should receive your renewal bond in the mail from your bond company. If your bond is done through CIADA, we will mail out the renewal bond for your dealer license automatically as long as your membership dues are current and the renewal is approved by the bond company. Credit checks are done by the bond company prior to renewal so keep an eye on your credit score. We only do salespersons bonds by request so please make sure to notify us as those renewals come up. The easiest thing for you to do is to fax the salesperson renewal form from the state to us and we will have them ready for pick-up or mail usually on the same day.
 
Did you know that CIADA does title bonds? In many instances, a title cannot be facilitated for one reason or another such as ownership documents are not available or are incorrect. This procedure is also used when a vehicle has been left for storage or service for over 30 days with no contact from the person with whom an oral or written agreement was made. The applicant must have possession of the vehicle. If the vehicle is not roadworthy, then a Salvage title must be applied for. For vehicles over 25 years old, the form DR 2922 is used in lieu of bond but must be accompanied by a notarized bill of sale that is less than 45 days old. The State of Colorado has outlined the steps to take when going through the bond process on the form numbers DR 2711 (for title established by mechanics or storage lien) and DR 2922 (title or salvage title established by surety bond). These forms can be found on the Colorado Department of Revenue's website under the motor vehicle title forms section or just press the easy button and call us at 303-239-8000 or 1-800-569-1899 and we can fax you a copy. Follow the steps on the outline, then fax or stop by with the completed paperwork so that we can review it prior to issuing the bond. We need to see the certified vin inspection, the written appraisal and the results of the Colorado title search. Out of State vehicles need an additional search from that state unless the out of state title is being surrendered. If there is a lien, we need to see the lien release. We are able to issue title bonds here in our office for $100.00 minimum. Call for a quote based on your appraisal and we can walk you through the steps over the phone. Once you have the bond, simply take all of the paperwork to your county Motor Vehicle and apply for your title.
 
Bonds are just one of the many services we offer so please take advantage of this members-only benefit and call us today. Contact Debbie or Flo at 303-239-8000, 1-800-569-1899 or e-mail Debbie Woodley, if you have any questions regarding bonds. We want to be your source for all of your dealership needs.