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Another category of entities, listed in paragraph 12 of a separate section of state law, is now exempt from the bond that applicants must post to become authorized third party driver license providers.
Official title: authorized third party; bond exemption
- September 12, 2026
What changes
BeforeThe bond requirement (at least $300,000 for an initial application, plus amounts for added locations, up to $1,000,000 total) did not apply to "government entities" listed in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5 and 11 of section 28-5104, subsection E.
NowThe bond requirement does not apply to "entities" listed in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5, 11 and 12 of that subsection. The word "government" was removed, and paragraph 12 was added to the exempt list.
Who it affects
- Entities described in section 28-5104, subsection E, paragraph 12 that apply to be authorized third party driver license providers
- Arizona Department of Transportation
What you need to do
Nothing.
What the law doesn't answer
- What kinds of entities are described in paragraph 12 of section 28-5104, subsection E
- Whether removing the word "government" changes which entities in the other listed paragraphs qualify for the exemption
- How many applicants are expected to use the new exemption
This summary describes the law as enacted. Later laws, court rulings or referendum petitions can change the picture. Check the official text for the current wording.