We recommend contacting the Michigan Department of State to ensure you meet all requirements before purchasing a bond with Self Service Surety. It is your responsibility to follow Michigan Department of State directions prior to purchasing a bond. For convenience we have summarized some critical steps here:
Obtaining a bonded title can be an involved and complicated process. When in doubt, contact the Michigan Department of State and discuss your questions with a representative.
If you purchase or otherwise receive a motor vehicle with a lost or improperly assigned title, a title bond is required to establish your ownership of the car and to register your vehicle.
A title bond ensures that compensation is available to individuals who subsequently come forward as rightful owner of the vehicle. A rightful owner that comes forward prior to the bond’s expiration may be entitled to compensation up to the full penalty amount of the bond. After the bond’s expiration, the title is considered clean and no further claims can be made. Michigan Bonded Titles expire after 3 years, at which point you can apply for the “bonded” brand to be removed.
State of Michigan
Department of State
430 W. Allegan Street, Richard H. Austin Building - 4th Floor
Lansing, MI 48918
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A surety bond is a three-party agreement among a principal, an obligee, and a surety.
The bond formalizes the principal's obligation to the obligee. The surety guarantees that the principal will fulfill their obligation.
