What is a Driving School Surety Bond?
Driving School Surety Bonds are required for driving schools and institutions which charge fees for instruction, resulting in a certificate of completion. These license and permit surety bonds ensure that that the clients are either provided their purchased services as agreed, or refunded their money in full if the agreement is violated. They also guarantee that the driving schools adhere to all guidelines and legislation put in place by their given state.
Which states require Driving School Surety Bonds?
Pacific Surety proudly offers Driving School Surety Bonds in the following states:
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Kansas
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
If you do not see your state listed, please contact us and our knowledgeable underwriters will assist you.
What is the bond amount for Driving School Surety Bonds?
Bond amounts for Driving School Surety Bonds vary and are set by the local rules and statutes regulating the industry. Therefore, bond amounts and requirements will fluctuate from state to state. Please contact us with specific questions, and our knowledgeable underwriting staff will assist you.
How much does a Driving School Surety Bond cost?
Pricing for Driving School Surety Bonds will vary, and your premium will be based on the following factors:
- State the bond is required in
- Amount of the bond
- Term length of the bond
- Personal credit for anyone with at least a 10% ownership stake in the business
Individuals with good credit can expect to pay between 1%-5% of the bond amount. Qualified applicants could pay as little as $100 annually for a $10,000 Driving School Surety Bond. To find out how much your bond is going to cost, please complete our online application for your free, no obligation price quote.
Can I get a Driving School Surety Bond with bad credit?
Pacific Surety offers a wide range of approvals, regardless of credit, for Driving School Surety Bonds. With our strong surety relationships, we have the ability to approve 99% of applicants, regardless of how bad their credit is. Our knowledgeable underwriting staff will work with you to ensure you receive the lowest possible pricing for your bond. Applicants with substandard credit can expect to pay 5%-10% of the bond amount in premium. To see what rate you will qualify for, please complete our online application for your free, no obligation price quote.
How do I purchase a Driving School Surety Bond?
The first step is to complete our quick online application for your free, no obligation bond quote. Submission takes only five minutes, and our underwriting staff will be in contact with you within a couple of hours with pricing. If you prefer to speak with our knowledgeable staff, please call 1-866-722-7873 and one of our Underwriters will assist you in applying for your bond.
After you receive approval, you must sign an indemnity agreement with the surety and provide payment for your bond premium. In most cases, we can issue bonds the same day we receive your signed documents and payment.
Who does a Driving School Surety Bond protect?
Unlike insurance, which protects you, your home or your business, Driving School Surety Bonds protect the individuals who prepay for private driving instruction from driving schools. In the event that the purchased services are no rendered or refunded in full where agreed, a claim can be filed by the obligee with the surety company for relief. If the claim is valid, the surety will pay up to the penal sum of the bond to resolve the claim. You are then required to reimburse the surety for all monies paid out, including any attorney fees incurred by the surety in the defense of the claim.
Claims can be detrimental to your business. Not only do they cause financial harm, they make it very difficult, if not impossible, to get bonded again.