Illinois SOS Form DSD CDTS 113 Surety Bond Schedule – Operating a commercial driver training school in Illinois requires compliance with specific financial responsibility rules set by the Illinois Secretary of State. One key document is Form DSD CDTS 113, the official Surety Bond Schedule that took effect on January 1, 2011. This schedule outlines the exact bond amounts required based on the type of school and number of locations. Understanding these requirements helps school owners meet licensing standards under the Illinois Vehicle Code and protect students’ contractual rights.
The form remains relevant today. Current Illinois law and administrative rules continue to reference the same bond amounts first published in this 2011 schedule. School operators must file a continuous surety bond with a company authorized to do business in Illinois before receiving or renewing a license.
What Is Form DSD CDTS 113?
Form DSD CDTS 113 is an official publication from the Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Department. It provides a clear schedule of required surety bond amounts for licensed driver training schools. The document was printed by authority of the State of Illinois in March 2011 and carries the title “Surety Bond Schedule Effective 1-1-11.”
The schedule applies to both non-accredited and accredited commercial driver training schools. It covers adult, motorcycle, teen (high school), and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) programs. Bonds must be adjusted if a school adds or removes licensed locations.
You can download the official PDF directly from the Illinois Secretary of State website: DSD CDTS 113 Surety Bond Schedule (PDF).
Required Surety Bond Amounts Under the Schedule
The bond amounts listed on Form DSD CDTS 113 are as follows:
- Non-Accredited Licensed Driver Training School
- Adult: $10,000
- Motorcycle: $10,000
- Accredited Licensed Driver Training School
- Teen: $40,000
- CDL: $40,000
- CDL with three or more branches: $50,000
- Teen with three or more branches: $50,000
- Combination Teen and CDL: $60,000
- Combination Teen and CDL with three or more branches: $70,000
These figures match the requirements stated in Illinois Vehicle Code Section 6-402(e) and Title 92 Illinois Administrative Code Section 1060.20. The bond protects the contractual rights of students. Aggregate liability of the surety cannot exceed the principal sum of the bond.
Why the Surety Bond Is Required?
Illinois law requires every commercial driver training school to maintain a continuous surety bond. The bond serves as financial protection for students if the school fails to fulfill its contractual obligations or violates state rules. Without a valid bond, the Secretary of State will not issue or renew a school license.
The surety company must be authorized to write surety bonds in Illinois. The bond form (typically DSD CDTS 84) must be completed, signed, and filed with the Commercial Driver Training Section. The surety may cancel the bond by giving 30 days’ written notice to the Secretary of State, but remains liable for any breaches that occurred before the cancellation effective date.
How to Obtain and File the Bond?
School owners usually follow these steps:
- Determine the correct bond amount using Form DSD CDTS 113 based on school type and number of licensed branches.
- Contact a surety company or bond producer authorized in Illinois.
- Complete the official Surety Bond Form (DSD CDTS 84) and have it executed by the principal and surety.
- Submit the bond along with the school license application or renewal package to the Illinois Secretary of State Commercial Driver Training Section.
- Adjust the bond amount promptly if the school adds or closes branch locations.
For the most current application instructions and contact information, visit the official Commercial Driver Training Schools page on the Illinois Secretary of State website: Commercial Driver Training Schools.
Legal Authority and Ongoing Validity
The bond amounts on Form DSD CDTS 113 are codified in statute and administrative rule. Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/6-402(e) and 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1060.20 both list the identical schedule. As long as the statute and rules remain unchanged, the 2011 form continues to serve as the official reference for required bond amounts.
Operators should periodically check the Illinois General Assembly and Illinois Administrative Code websites for any legislative or regulatory updates. Official sources include:
Key Takeaways for Driver Training School Owners
Form DSD CDTS 113 provides a straightforward schedule that has remained consistent since January 1, 2011. Whether you operate a small adult driving school or a multi-branch CDL and teen program, the correct bond amount is clearly defined. Maintaining the required continuous surety bond is a non-negotiable condition of licensure in Illinois.
Download the official schedule, confirm your school category, and work with an authorized surety provider to stay in compliance. Doing so protects both your business and the students you train.
Official Download: Illinois Secretary of State Form DSD CDTS 113 – Surety Bond Schedule (PDF)