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Contract Bonds

Remittance

Remittance bonds guarantee that a party collecting funds on behalf of a state or municipality will remit them on the schedule the obligee requires.

Who needs this bond

Sales tax collectors, alcohol and tobacco wholesalers, fuel tax remitters, and other licensees who hold government funds in trust between filings.

Typical amount and term

Bond amount set by the state in statute or rule, usually 1 to 3 times the average monthly remittance. Premium 1 to 3 percent for clean credit, term one to three years.

What you will need

  • State license number and copy of the bond form the obligee will accept
  • Two years of business financials
  • Owner personal credit authorization

How to apply

  1. Send the obligee bond form and your license details
  2. Receive a firm quote in one business day
  3. Sign, pay, and file the issued bond with the state