The State of Florida may require a bond to obtain a title for a vehicle when the applicant is unable to provide a properly assigned Certificate of Title.
Vehicles that are eligible for a bonded title in the State of Florida:
Florida does not issue bonded titles if the vehicle has any lines or encumbrances.
Florida also does not issue a bonded title for vessels, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, or off-highway vehicles. If you require a title for any of these types of vehicles, refer to Form 8204, https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/82040.pdf
To get a bonded title in Florida from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, applicants are required to take the following steps:
The bond stays in effect for 3 years from the effective date.
Kelley Blue Book evaluation guide: https://www.kbb.com/
Florida DMS Procedure Manual for Bonded Titles: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/proc/tl/tl-70.pdf
You’ll know if you need a surety bond because some entity will have required you to obtain one. They must also inform you of which specific bond type you’ll need. There are thousands of bonds across the country, all of which vary by state and industry.
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