Kentucky Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer Bond

Kentucky Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer Bond Form

Obligee Info:

Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Revenue
PO Box 1303 - Station 63
Frankfort KY 40602-1303

Cancellation Period:

60 days

Limit:

$5,000 - $999,999

Credit Check Required?

Yes

Businesses are required to file a bond with the (the "Obligee") to activate their license. The bond protects the Obligee by transferring to a surety bond company the cost of ensuring the public is compensated for damages resulting from a licensed business breaking licensing laws.

How much does the Kentucky Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer bond cost?

Kentucky Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer bonds typically cost between $500 - $6,250.

Is a Credit Check Required for Kentucky Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer Bonds?

Credit checks are required for the Kentucky Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer Bond.

Why is the Kentucky Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer bond required?

Businesses are required to purchase and file a bond with the to activate their license. The bond protects the Obligee by transferring to a surety bond company the cost of ensuring the public is compensated for damages resulting from the failure of a licensed business complying with the provisions of licensing laws.

How does the Kentucky Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer bond work?

Kentucky Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer bonds must be issued by an insurance carrier admitted by the Kentucky Department of Insurance. The insurance company issuing any surety bond, such as the Motor Fuels License: Gasoline Dealer bond, will also be referred to as the "surety company" or the "bond company". The business is referred to as the Principal, the surety bond company as the Obligor and the as the Obligee.

The surety company provides the Obligee a guarantee (the surety bond) that the customers, vendors and employees of a licensed business will receive payment for financial damages due to a violation of licensing law up the bond amount stated on the bond form ("penal sum"). The bond company also directly receives claims from the public and determines the validity of claims. Ultimately, the licensed business owners are responsible for their actions and required by law to reimburse the surety company for any payments made under the bond or face indefinite license suspension.