Published August 26, 2026
A bonded title lets you register a vehicle when you cannot produce a standard title. Here are the states where you can get the certificate of title bond online.
A bonded title lets you title and register a vehicle when you cannot produce a standard title. It is backed by a surety bond, sometimes called a certificate of title bond or defective title bond, that protects a prior owner or lienholder if one later comes forward. New to the idea? Start with What Is a Bonded Title?
You can apply for a certificate of title or defective title bond online in these states. Open your state to find the bond, then confirm the current requirement and bond amount with your state motor vehicle agency before you buy.
You buy the bond, then submit it with your bonded title application to your state motor vehicle agency. The bond amount and the exact steps are set by the state and depend on the vehicle, so the state agency is always the final word on what you need.
Ready to start? Apply online, or see the Texas bonded title guide for a state example.