Trailer Appraisal for Bonded Title

When a trailer's title is lost, missing, or was never issued, most states require a surety bond before granting a replacement or bonded title. DMVs and bonding companies rely on a certified appraisal to establish the trailer's fair market value, which determines the required bond amount.

A title bond is the surety bond you purchase to protect the state and any future claimants against a defective or missing title. Once the bond is in place and the DMV approves the application, the state issues a bonded title, a title marked to reflect that it was issued using a surety bond rather than standard title documentation.

We typically prepare and deliver your USPAP-compliant report within 3–5 business days of receiving your trailer's details. Bonded title applications are often time-sensitive, and our process is built to keep yours moving.

For most title bond appraisals, our appraisers can complete the valuation remotely using photos, the VIN or serial number, and details about the trailer's condition and history. If an in-person inspection is needed, we'll coordinate the details directly with you.

Our appraisers hold credentials with leading organizations such as the ASA, CAGA, and AAA. Every report is prepared in accordance with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), the standard DMVs and surety bond companies expect.

Our appraisals are prepared to meet the documentation standards DMVs and bonding companies require for title bond applications. Final approval and the required bond amount are determined by your state's DMV and surety company based on their specific requirements.

Yes. We regularly appraise trailers purchased without a title, inherited without documentation, or missing title paperwork due to loss or damage. We establish fair market value using the trailer's VIN or serial number, make, model, age, and condition.