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Iowa Certificate of Title Surety Bond Information

A Title Bond (also known as a Bonded Title, Certificate of Title Bond, Defective Title Bond, Lost Title Bond Vehicle Title Bond or DMV Bond) allows a vehicle owner to claim ownership and register the vehicle with the state of Iowa. The bond amount required is equal to 1.5 times the value of the vehicle as determined at the Iowa Department of Transportation with an the appraisal. Applicants need to verify their required bond amount with the Iowa Department of Transportation prior to requesting a bond or bond pricing. The DoT will provide you with a bond form.

How Much Does a Certificate of Title Bond Cost in Iowa?

Most Common Bonds

Certificate of Title Bond ($3,333 or Less)

Bonds up to $3,333

3-Year Bond

Certificate of Title Bond ($3,334 to $25,000)

Bonds over $3,334 up to $25,000

3-Year Bond Starts at $50.00
1.5% of the Bond Amount

Certificate of Title Bond (over $25,000)

Additional Bonds

Certificate of Title (Boat or ATV)

Bonds up to $25,000

3-Year Bond Starts at $100.00
1.5% of the Bond Amount

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