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Types of Surety Bonds in Alabama: Which One Do You Need?
There are three types of Alabama surety bonding that can be required of you:
- License and permit bonds needed for many professions such as auto dealers and contractors to operate legally.
- Contractor bonds for public construction projects.
- Court bonds required by the courts for various purposes.
It’s important you understand how surety bonds work and that you're responsible to pay claims in full, which makes it vital to find a bond company that will defend you from claims.
Find Your Surety Bond
Alabama (City of Dothan, AL) Contractor License Bond | City of Dothan | Dothan | Apply |
Alabama Alabama Medicaid Agency Bond | Alabama Medicaid Agency | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Alcohol License Tax Bond (City of Decatur) | City of Decatur, Alabama | Decatur | Apply |
Alabama Alcohol Ordinance Tax of Fee Bond (Priceville, AL) | City of Priceville | Decatur | Apply |
Alabama Alcohol Ordinance Tax or Fee Bond | City of Aliceville | Aliceville | Apply |
Alabama AMHC License/Permit Bond | Manufactured Housing Commission | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Appraisal Management Company Bond | Real Estate Appraisers Board | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Appraisal Management Company Registration Bond | State Of Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Automotive Dismantler and Parts Recycler Bond | Alabama Department of Revenue | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama City of Birmingham Contractor License Bond | City of Birmingham | Birmingham | Apply |
Alabama Corporate Surety - Bail Bond | Alabama Department of Insurance | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Designated Agent Bond | Alabama Department of Revenue | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Designated Agent-Non Dealer Bond | Alabama D.O.R. Motor Vehicle Division | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Florence Utilities Deposit Bond | Florence Utilities, City of Florence AL | Florence | Apply |
Alabama General Contractor License Bond | State of Alabama Board for General Contractors | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Contractors Bond | Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Contractors | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Huntsville Utilities Bond | Huntsville Utilities | Huntsville | Apply |
Alabama Indemnity Bond for Electric Service and/or Steam Heat | Alabama Power Company | Birmingham | Apply |
Alabama Indemnity Bond for Electric Service and/or Steam Heat Bond | Alabama Power Company | Birmingham | Apply |
Alabama Indemnity Bond for Gas Service | Alabama Gas Corporation | Birmingham | Apply |
Alabama Insurance Surplus Lines Broker Bond | Alabama Department of Insurance | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Liquor License Bond | Madison County Alabama | Huntsville | Apply |
Alabama Liquor License Tax Bond | City Of Huntsville, Alabama | Huntsville | Apply |
Alabama Money Transmitter Bond | Alabama Securities Commission | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Motor Fuels Bond | Alabama Department of Revenue | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Motor Vehicle Dealer & Designated Agent Bond | Dept. of Revenue | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Payment of Utility Bills Bond (Decatur Utilities) | Decatur Utilities | Decatur | Apply |
Alabama Plumbing and or Gas Fitting Bond | State of Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters | Birmingham | Apply |
Alabama Private Detective Bond (City of Florence, AL) | City of Florence | Florence | Apply |
Alabama Private School Agents Bond | Department of Postsecondary Education | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Private School Performance Bond | Department of Post Secondary Education | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Private School Performance Bond (Degree Granting) | Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Private School Performance Bond (Driving School) | Department of Postsecondary Education | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Private School Preformance Bond (Non-Degree Granting) | Connie S. Harris | Birmingham | Apply |
Alabama Prof. Fund Raiser or Comm. Co-Venturer Bond | Office of the Attorney General | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Promoter's License Bond | ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama SAFE Mortgage Act Bond | State of Alabama, State Banking Dept | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama School Property Bond | Board of Cosmetology | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Selling Alcoholic, Spirituous, Vinous or Fermented Liquor at Retail Bond | Jefferson County Dept. of Revenue | Birmingham | Apply |
Alabama Service Contract Provider Bond | State of Alabama Dept. of Insurance | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Subterranean Termite Eradication and Control Work Bond | Department of Agriculture & Industries | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Telemarketing Bond | Office of the Attorney General | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Transient Merchant Bond (City of Dothan) | City Of Dotham | Dothan | Apply |
Alabama Uniform Surety Bond | Securities Commission | Montgomery | Apply |
Alabama Urban Development Department Bond | Mobile Urban Development Department | Mobile | Apply |
Alabama Warehouseman's Bond | Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries | Montgomery | Apply |
Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) | FMCSA | N/A | Apply |
Auto Dealer Bond (motor vehicle dealer bond) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Contractor License Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Mechanics Lien Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Customs Bond | CBP | N/A | Apply |
Health Club Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Medicare/Medicaid Bond (DMEPOS) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Insurance Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Public Adjuster Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Surplus Lines Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Title Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Mortgage Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Mortgage Lender Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Vehicle Title Bond (bonded title) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Reclamation Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Alcohol/Liquor Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Brewers Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
CPEO Bond (Certified Professional Employer Organization) | IRS | N/A | Apply |
Collection Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Fuel Tax Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Funeral Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Immigration Consultant Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Lottery Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Marijuana Surety Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Private School Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Process Server Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Public Official Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Money Transmitter Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Sales Tax Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Small Loan Companies Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Telemarketing Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Tobacco Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
ARC Bond | ARC | N/A | Apply |
Travel Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Union Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Utility Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Business Service Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
Employee Dishonesty Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
Janitorial & Cleaning Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
Financial Institution Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
ERISA Bond | Employee Retirement Income Security Act | N/A | Apply |
Bid Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Performance Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Payment Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Supply Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Maintenance Bond (Warranty Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Subdivision Bond | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Bankruptcy Trustee Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Fiduciary Bond (Probate Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Guardian Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Injunction Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Receiver Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Supersedeas Bond (Appeal Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Replevin Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Getting License and Permit Bonds
Alabama requires license and permit bonds in order to get and file licenses/permits for many different professions. You can find our full list of license and permit bonds required by using our bond requirement search tool.
Getting Contract Bonds for Public Jobs
Contract bonds such as bid bonds and performance bonds are needed to work on public construction jobs. However, these are usually required by cities or municipalities as opposed to the state of Alabama. You can learn more about what’s needed to get surety bonds for public construction projects.
Getting Court Bonds in Alabama
Court bonds aren’t needed as often as the bonds mentioned above, but can be required by the courts if you need to appeal a court decision, become a legal guardian of a minor or operate as a fiduciary of an estate.
What Do Alabama Surety Bonds Cost?
Surety bonds generally cost 1-15% of the required bond amount. Surety bond costs vary drastically depending on the bond amount you need and your rate (which is the percentage of the full bond amount you must pay). You can get an instant estimate by using our bond premium calculator, or apply online to get a firm bond quote.
Can You Get Surety Bonds in Alabama with Bad Credit?
It’s possible to get a surety bond with bad credit, but it will depend on the bond type you need and how severe your credit issues are. You can get approved for most license and permit bonds regardless of your credit situation. However, it is more difficult to get contract bonds with bad credit. You can also read the most frequently asked surety bond related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply, get approved online, submit the indemnity agreement, and pay for the bond online. Then we will ship the original bond to you using your preferred method of shipping.
Yes. We have exclusive programs that allow us to write these bonds, even if you have credit issues. You can apply and get a quote instantly.
Yes. Due to the large volume of bonds written, we provide the lowest rates possible. Apply on our website and receive an online approval instantly.
You need to contact the surety company's claims department and present proof that the claim is false.
No, many do not. You can view our full list of state bond requirements. It is also wise to contact your state directly to determine any requirements youm ust meet.
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