Illinois DSD A 295 Bond Form Guide

Illinois DSD A 295 Bond Form Guide – Businesses seeking to offer online-only adult driver education courses in Illinois must meet strict certification requirements set by the Illinois Secretary of State. One of the most important documents in this process is Form DSD A 295, the Official Online-Only Adult Driver Education Course Provider Surety Bond Form. This $50,000 continuous surety bond protects students and ensures providers comply with the Illinois Vehicle Code and related administrative rules.

This guide explains what Form DSD A 295 is, who needs it, key requirements, how to complete and file it, and where to download the official form. All information is drawn from official Illinois Secretary of State resources and the Illinois Administrative Code.

What Is Form DSD A 295?

Form DSD A 295 is the official surety bond form issued by the Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Department, Commercial Driver Training School Section. It is required for any entity applying for or maintaining certification as an Online-Only Adult Driver Education Course Provider under 92 Ill. Adm. Code Part 1066.

The bond is a continuous surety bond in the principal sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). It is underwritten by a company authorized to do business in the State of Illinois. The purpose of the bond is to protect the contractual rights of students who enroll in the online six-hour adult driver education course.

The form language binds the Principal (the provider) and the Surety to the State of Illinois and all persons who may be damaged by a breach of the bond. If the provider faithfully complies with the Illinois Vehicle Code and all applicable rules, the obligation becomes void. Otherwise, the bond remains in full force and effect.

You can download the official Form DSD A 295 directly from the Illinois Secretary of State website: Download Form DSD A 295 (PDF).

Who Needs the DSD A 295 Bond Form?

Any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity that wants to operate as a certified Online-Only Adult Driver Education Course Provider in Illinois must file and maintain this bond. This requirement applies specifically to providers offering the six-hour online adult driver education course required for first-time Illinois driver’s license applicants who are 18, 19, or 20 years old and did not complete an approved high school or commercial driver education program.

Providers that offer only classroom-based adult driver education through a licensed commercial driver training school follow different bonding rules. Pure online-only providers must use Form DSD A 295 and comply with Part 1066 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

Certification cannot be issued or maintained unless the applicant files and continuously maintains the $50,000 bond. Failure to maintain the bond can result in denial, cancellation, suspension, or revocation of the provider certification.

Key Requirements of the $50,000 Surety Bond

According to Section 1066.20 of the Illinois Administrative Code (Title 92, Part 1066), the following rules apply:

The bond must be continuous and in the principal sum of $50,000.
It must be underwritten by a surety company authorized to do business in Illinois.
The aggregate liability of the surety for all breaches cannot exceed $50,000.
The surety may cancel the bond by giving 30 days’ written notice to the Secretary of State Commercial Driver Training School Section at 1800 W. Hawthorne Lane, West Chicago, IL 60185.
After the 30-day notice period, the surety is relieved of liability for any breaches that occur after the effective cancellation date (but remains liable for prior defaults).
The bond may be continued by a renewal certificate signed by both the Principal and the Surety.

The bond form itself contains standard language stating that the Principal has applied for certification to operate as an Online-Only Adult Driver Education Course Provider. The obligation is void only if the Principal complies with the Illinois Vehicle Code and all rules concerning the license or permit and protects the obligees from loss or damage resulting from the issuance of the certification.

How to Complete and File Form DSD A 295?

Form DSD A 295 is a fillable PDF. Best practice is to download it to your computer and open it with Adobe Acrobat Reader. The form requires the following information:

Name and address of the Principal (the online provider applicant or certified provider).
Name of the Surety company (a corporation authorized to do business in Illinois).
Penal sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000).
Expiration date of the bond (which may be continued by renewal certificate).
Signatures of the Principal and the Surety (or attorney-in-fact), along with the date the bond is signed, sealed, and dated.

Once completed and executed by the surety, the original bond form must be filed with the Illinois Secretary of State Commercial Driver Training School Section as part of the overall certification application package. Related required forms typically include:

Applications and supporting documents (including the executed bond) should be mailed to:

Commercial Driver Training School Section
1800 W. Hawthorne Lane
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: 630-520-9310

Upon receipt of a complete application package, the Commercial Driver Training Section reviews the materials and contacts the applicant when the certification process is complete.

Related Certification Requirements

In addition to the DSD A 295 bond, applicants must satisfy numerous other requirements under 92 Ill. Adm. Code Part 1066, including:

Demonstrating good moral character (background checks and fingerprinting apply).
Submitting detailed course content for approval that meets the minimum six-hour (360-minute) curriculum standards.
Establishing adequate procedures to verify student identity and ensure full course completion.
Maintaining website security, customer service hours, and consumer information protections.
Complying with corporate good-standing or foreign entity authorization requirements if applicable.
Electronically reporting successful student completions and remitting the statutory $5 fee per student to the Secretary of State.

Full administrative rules are available on the Illinois General Assembly website under Title 92, Part 1066 – Online Only Adult Driver Education Course Provider Certification. Official guidance and forms are also listed on the Illinois Secretary of State Commercial Drivers Publications and Forms page and the Online Adult Driver Education Certification page.

Where to Find Official Resources?

Always use official Illinois government sources for the most current forms and rules:

Form DSD A 295 was last printed by authority of the State of Illinois in September 2021 (DSD A 295.1). Always verify that you are using the current version available on the official ilsos.gov website before filing.

Why the Bond Matters for Providers and Students?

The $50,000 surety bond serves as a financial safeguard. It ensures that students who pay for and complete the required six-hour online adult driver education course have recourse if a provider fails to deliver the approved curriculum, violates contractual obligations, or otherwise breaches the conditions of certification. For providers, maintaining the bond is a non-negotiable condition of doing business in Illinois as a certified online adult driver education course provider.

Providers should work with a reputable surety company experienced in Illinois driver education and commercial driver training bonds. Premium costs vary based on the applicant’s credit and underwriting factors; some surety brokers report starting rates for this type of bond that can be relatively affordable for well-qualified applicants.

By properly completing and filing Form DSD A 295 along with the rest of the certification package, businesses can obtain and maintain the authority to offer online adult driver education courses to Illinois residents ages 18–20 who need the course before applying for a first driver’s license.