Bonds
Get a bond quote
Tell us what the obligee requires. We come back with a firm number, not a range.
What you will need to hand
- The bond form. The obligee's PDF or filing template. State licensing bonds are usually downloadable from the regulator.
- The bond amount. Set by statute, contract, or court order, not by you.
- The principal. The exact legal name and EIN of the entity (or individual) the bond will name.
- Term. One year for most license bonds; matches contract term for performance bonds; matches term of office for public official bonds.
Pricing, briefly
- Small commercial and notary bonds: flat premium, often under 200 dollars per year.
- Standard license and permit bonds: 1 to 3 percent of bond amount, credit-driven.
- Contract and court bonds: 1 to 3 percent, underwriting required.
- High-limit and bad-credit programs: 3 to 10 percent, case by case.
After you quote
- Sign the indemnity and pay the premium.
- We issue the bond. NMLS ESBs sign electronically; paper bonds ship same day.
- You file with the obligee, or we file for you on request.