| BOND |
REQUIRED BY |
BOND FORM VERSION |
APPLICATION |
| BOND |
REQUIRED BY |
BOND FORM VERSION |
| Adoption Facilitator Bond |
Dept of Social Services-Adoptions Support Unit |
$25K |
APPLY NOW
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| Agricultural (Non-Livestock) Bond Bond |
Labor Standards/Industrial Rel |
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APPLY NOW
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| Attorney General Registry of Charitable Trusts Bond |
Attorney General - Registry of Charitable Trusts |
CT-4CF BOND FORM (3-05), $25K |
APPLY NOW
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| Auctioneer/Auction Company Bond |
California Secretary of Sate |
SFSB-455 Rev 03/2005, $20K |
APPLY NOW
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| Auctioneer/Auction Company Bond Bond |
California Secretary of State |
$20K, SFSB-455 Rev 03/2005 |
APPLY NOW
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| Bond for Insurance Broker Bond |
Producer Licensing Bureau |
LIC 417-5 (REV 06-07) |
APPLY NOW
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| Bond of Public Insurance Adjuster Bond |
State of California |
LIC 94A (Rev 8/07) $20K |
APPLY NOW
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| Bond of Qualifying Individual Bond |
CSLB |
13B-2 (12/06) |
APPLY NOW
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| BOND OF RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LENDER AND/OR SERVICER Bond |
Commissioner of Corporations, Dept of Corporations |
MBL 50205 (02/01) |
APPLY NOW
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| Bond of Seller Bond |
State Board of Equalization |
BOE-445 REV. 10 (10-93) |
APPLY NOW
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| Bond of Special Lines' Surplus Line Broker Bond |
Producer Licensing Bureau |
LIC 447-32 (Rev 8/07) $10K |
APPLY NOW
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| Bond of Surplus Line Broker Bond |
State of California - Dept of Ins |
LIC 447-31 (Rev 8/07) |
APPLY NOW
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| Business Partner Automation Bond |
Registration Operations Division |
REG 866 (REV. 11/2008) |
APPLY NOW
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| Car Wash Bond |
Dept of Industrial Relations Div of Labor Standard |
DLSE 668 (09/04) |
APPLY NOW
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| Car Wash Bond |
Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement |
DLSE 668 (REV. 01/06) |
APPLY NOW
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| Car Wash Bond Bond |
Department of Industrial Relations |
DLSE 668 (REV. 01/06) |
APPLY NOW
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| Cargo Shipper's Agent Bond Bond |
Producer Licensing Bureau |
$10K, LIC 447-70 (Rev 5/07) |
APPLY NOW
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| Cemetary Broker Bond |
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau |
$10K |
APPLY NOW
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| Cigarette and Tobacco Products Tax Bond Bond |
State of California Dept of Equalization |
BOE-304 REV. 7 (4-97) |
APPLY NOW
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| Commercial Fundraiser For Charitable Purposes Bond |
Office of Attorney General |
CT-4CF (3-05) |
APPLY NOW
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| Commercial Requester Account Bond |
State of California DMV |
INF 1132 (REV. 9/2004) WWW |
APPLY NOW
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| Company Registration Bond |
Structual Pest Control Board |
43B-1 (12/99), $4K |
APPLY NOW
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| Company Registration Bond Bond |
Structural Pest Control Board |
$4K 43B-1(12/99) |
APPLY NOW
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| Contract Postal Unit Bond |
USPS |
483083-94-A-0039 |
APPLY NOW
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| Contractor's Bond Bond |
Contractors State License Board |
$12.5K, 13B-1 (12/06) |
APPLY NOW
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| County Sanitation Contractor License PP Bond |
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles |
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APPLY NOW
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| CPUC Performance Bond Bond |
CA Public Utilites Commission |
$25K |
APPLY NOW
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| Credit Services Organization Bond |
Attorney General's Office |
SFSB-411 Rev 03/2005, $100K |
APPLY NOW
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| Deferred Deposit Transaction Law Licensee Bond |
Department Of Corporations |
EXHIBIT B (CDDTL) |
APPLY NOW
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| Disposal Payment Bond Bond |
Allied Waste Transfer Services of California, LLC |
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APPLY NOW
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| District Council of Iron Workers Bond |
CA District Council Of Iron Workers |
$10K |
APPLY NOW
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| DRIVING SCHOOL OWNER OR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE SAFETY TRAINING ORGANIZATION Bond |
Department of Motor Vehicles |
$10 K OL 218 (REV. 11/2004) WWW |
APPLY NOW
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| Edison Company Bond |
Southern California Edison Company |
Version 4.0, May 1, 2010 |
APPLY NOW
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| Employment Agencies Bond |
CA Secretary of the State |
$3K |
APPLY NOW
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| Employment Counseling Service Bond |
California Secretary of State |
SFSB-450 Rev 03/2005, $10K |
APPLY NOW
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| Escrow Licensee Bond |
California Department of Corporations |
E1 303 (1-99) |
APPLY NOW
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| Farm Labor Contractor Bond Bond |
Dept of Industrial Relations |
DLSE 402 (Revised 6/10) |
APPLY NOW
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| Fee-Related Talent Service Bond Bond |
CA Dept of Industrial Relations |
Rev. 1/10, $50K, L.C. 1703(a)(3) |
APPLY NOW
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| Finance Lender Bond |
Commissioner of Corporations, Dept of Corporations |
FC SEC 22112 |
APPLY NOW
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| Foreclosure Consultant Bond |
Secretary of State |
SF-FCB-180 (07/2009) $100K |
APPLY NOW
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| Franchise Registration Bond Bond |
Department of Corporations |
31113 (5-74) |
APPLY NOW
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| Health and Human Services Agency Bond |
CA Health & Human Services |
LIC 402 (8/04) (PUBLIC) |
APPLY NOW
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| Home Study Traffic School Bond |
Traffic Violator School Monitoring Division - LA |
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APPLY NOW
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| Immigration Consultants Bond |
California Secretary of State |
SF/IM-460SB Rev 1/03, $50K |
APPLY NOW
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| Insurance Broker Bond Bond |
Dept of Insurance |
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APPLY NOW
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| Legal Document Assistant Bond |
California Secretary of State |
Code Section 6400 |
APPLY NOW
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| Meter Reader Contract Bond Bond |
The City of Needles |
ID-1009A (REV. 1/01) |
APPLY NOW
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| Mobile Car Wash Bond |
State of California DMV |
$10K |
APPLY NOW
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| Modesto Irrigation District Utility Deposit Bond Bond |
Modesto Irrigation District |
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APPLY NOW
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| Money Order, Money Gram, Buypay Bond Bond |
PNB Remittance Center, Inc. |
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APPLY NOW
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| Mortgage Broker Bond |
Commissioner of Corporations, Dept of Corporations |
CA FIN 22112 |
APPLY NOW
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| Motor Vehicles Ownership Bond Bond |
State of California Dept of Motor Vehicles |
REG 5057 (REV. 12/2004) |
APPLY NOW
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| Northern California Drywall Finishers Bond |
Dist 16 Northern CA Health & Welfare Trust Fund |
District 16 |
APPLY NOW
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| Parking Lot License Bond |
City of Los Angeles |
Form 163a (rev. 8-5-10) |
APPLY NOW
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| Parking Tax Collection Bond |
City and County of San Francisco |
Rev. 12/2010 |
APPLY NOW
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| Pawn Broker Bond |
City of National City |
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APPLY NOW
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| Pawnbroker Bond |
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF |
Riverside County Sheriff |
APPLY NOW
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| Pawnbroker Bond |
Department of Justice |
$20K |
APPLY NOW
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| Pawnbroker Bond Bond |
City of Newport Beach, CA |
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APPLY NOW
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| Pawnbrokers Bond |
Department of Justice- Second Hand Dealer Pawn Bro |
$100K |
APPLY NOW
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| Pest Control Business Licensees Bond Bond |
State of Califonia, Department of Pesticide Regula |
DPR-PML-053 (REV. 08/11) |
APPLY NOW
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| Pharmacy Wholesaler or Non-Resident Wholesaler Bond |
California State Board of Pharmacy |
$100K |
APPLY NOW
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| Professional Club and Promoter's Bond Bond |
State Athletic Commission |
Updated 01/2011 |
APPLY NOW
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| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Bond |
State of California, Public Utilities Commission |
NDIEC |
APPLY NOW
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| Public Utilities Commission Bond |
Public Utilities Commission |
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APPLY NOW
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| REGISTRATION SERVICE SURETY BOND Bond |
California Registration Operations Division |
OL 605 (REV. 12/2004) WWW |
APPLY NOW
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| Retail Dealer Bond |
Department of Motor Vehicles - Occupational Licensing |
$50K OL 25 (REV. 11/2010) |
APPLY NOW
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| Retail Dealer Bond |
Department of Motor Vehicles - Occupational Licensing |
$50K, OL 25 (REV. 11/2010) |
APPLY NOW
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| Roofers Health and Welfare Trust Bond |
Roofers Health and Welfare Trust Fund of California |
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APPLY NOW
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| Sales, Use & Consumer Tax Bond Bond |
State Board of Equalization |
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APPLY NOW
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| San Francisco Street Excavation Bond Bond |
Dept of Public Works San Francisco ca |
$25K |
APPLY NOW
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| SDGE Utility Deposit Bond Bond |
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC |
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APPLY NOW
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| Seller of Travel Surety Bond Bond |
Dept. of Justice, Seller of Travel Program |
JUS 8805 (Orig. 1/04; Rev. 04/2011) |
APPLY NOW
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| Sewer/Storm Drain Connectin Bond Bond |
City of Los Angeles |
$25,600.00, Rev. 7/12 |
APPLY NOW
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| Southern California Gas Company Bond Bond |
Southern California Gas Company |
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APPLY NOW
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| Southwest Gas Corporation Utility Deposit Bond Bond |
Southwest Gas Corporation |
Form 132.0 (09/2008) |
APPLY NOW
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| SURETY BOND / BILL GUARANTY Bond |
PG&E |
Form 62-4042 Revised July 2006 |
APPLY NOW
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| SURETY BOND / PRODUCE DEALERS ACT Bond |
Department of Food & Agriculture |
28-007 (Rev. 08/03) |
APPLY NOW
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| Surety Bond Verification Bond |
CA Dept of Public Health |
HS 402 (2/08) |
APPLY NOW
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| Talent Agency Bond |
Screen Actors Guild Agency |
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APPLY NOW
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| Talent Agency Bond |
Department of Industrial Relations |
DLSE 306 (Rev. 5/99), $50K |
APPLY NOW
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| Tax Preparer Bond Bond |
Tax Education Council |
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APPLY NOW
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| Telephonic Seller Bond Bond |
Attorney General's Office |
$100K, JUS 8775 Rev. 8/07 |
APPLY NOW
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| Traffic Violator School (TVS) Owner Bond |
Department of Motor Vehicles |
OL 704B (NEW 12/2010) WWW |
APPLY NOW
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| TRAFFIC VIOLATOR SCHOOL (TVS) OWNER BOND Bond |
Department of Motor Vehicles |
OL 704 (REV 11/2010) WWW |
APPLY NOW
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| User of Fuel Bond Bond |
State Board Of Equalization |
BOE-127 Rev. 9 (4-97) |
APPLY NOW
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| Vehicle Verifier Bond |
State of California DMV |
OL 26 (REV. 11/2004), $5K |
APPLY NOW
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| Wage & Welfare Bond |
Sprinkler Fitters UA Local #709 |
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APPLY NOW
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| Waste Hauler Bond Bond |
County Santiation Districts of Los Angeles |
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APPLY NOW
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| Waste Tire Hauler Bond |
California Integrated Waste Management Board |
CIWMB 61 (Rev. 04/10), $10K |
APPLY NOW
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| Wholesale Dealer Bond |
Department of Motor Vehicles - Occupational Licensing |
$10K, OL 25B (REV. 12/2004) |
APPLY NOW
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| Wholesaler or Nonresident Wholesaler Surety Bond Bond |
State Board of Pharmacy |
$25K |
APPLY NOW
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| Yacht and Ship Broker Bond Bond |
California Department of Boating and Waterways |
$15K, DBW (Rev. 11/04) |
APPLY NOW
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California Contractors License Bond
There are different types of contractor license bonds required depending on your occupation. If a California contractors bond is needed for a specific contract, please visit our contract bond catalog.
Contractor License Bond
A California State contractors license bond is the most common type. For general information on this bond type, please visit our contractors license bond general information page. This bond type protects consumers from defective construction, and law violations, and is also for the benefit of employees who have not been paid due wages. As of now, a $12,500 bond is required, which must be written by a California licensed surety. The business name and license number on the bond must match exactly with what is on the Contractors State License Board's records (CSLB). The bond must also be received within 90 days of the bond's effective date. We can get most applicants with bad credit approved. Apply directly on our website to get an instant online approval. You can also watch our video and use our license tool to lean how to obtain your contractors license.
Qualifying Individual Bond
A qualifying individual bond can be required in addition to a contractor license bond if the license is qualified by a Responsible Managing Employee (RME), or a Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) who does not own at least 10% of the voting stock of the corporation. If the RMO does own 10% or more, they must submit a qualifying individual bond exemption certification to the state.
Sanitation Bond
Sanitation bonds are required by Los Angeles County and guarantee the principal will pay all amounts due under the Disposal Agreement.
Car Wash Bond
Car wash bonds fall under the contractor license performance & payment bond type because they guarantee the business will perform properly, which includes the payment of earned wages, interest on wages and fringe benefits to employees.
Pest Control Company Registration Bond
Pest control company registration bonds guarantee pest control professionals will abide by state law. The state currently requires a $4,000 bond.
Farm Labor Bond
Farm labor bonds are a type of contractor license performance & payment bond because they guarantee the performance of the farm laborer, along with payment to the laborer.
Sewer & Storm Drain Connection Bond
Sewer & storm drain connection bonds, a type of contractor license performance & payment bond, guarantees house sewer or storm drain connections will be completed properly, along with any payments required. California currently requires a $25,600 bond.
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How To Get A Business License In California
In order to obtain a license, a California surety bond is often required.
However, bond requirements vary greatly depending on which type of license is needed.
Check out the video play list on the left to learn about how obtaining a license often requires a surety bond, whether you need an insurance bond in California, and more.
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California Dealer Bond
There are different types of auto dealer bonds required depending on the type of dealer. For general information, visit our dealer license bonds general information page. We also have a video integrated with a licence tool to help you find out how to get your dealer license.
Retail Dealer Bond
A retail dealer bond allows a dealer to sell new and used vehicles to the public and other dealers/wholesalers. The state currently requires a $50,000 bond.
Wholesale Dealer Bond
Wholesale dealer bonds only allow dealers to sell to other dealers/wholesalers, which includes motorcycle and all-terrain dealers. A $10,000 bond is required, and is required to obtain a California wholesale license.
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Bad Credit California Bonds
A bad credit bond is not a bond type, but a phrase used regarding applicants with bad credit obtaining various bond types. We have high risk markets available depending on the bond category.
When it comes to license/permit & miscellaneous bonds, we can usually get you approved if you have bad or no credit (e.g. non-US citizens).
Individuals with bad credit can only get contractor bonding if they have strong CPA prepared business financials and experience in the industry.
People with bad credit can obtain court surety bonds, but it depends on the extent of the credit issues.
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California Finance Lender/Broker Bond
Also known as a mortgage broker bond guarantees all agents and employees representing the principal will abide by state laws and is required to get a California mortgage broker license.
Due to our large volume, JW Surety Bonds has the lowest rates around for mortgage broker bonds. Chceck out our video, which is integrated with a license tool to find out how to get your mortgage broker license.
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California Bond of Seller
Also known as a sales tax bond guarantees sellers of goods and services will pay taxes to the state.
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California Insurance Broker Bond
An insurance broker bond guarantees the broker/agent will follow the laws of the state. As of now, a $10,000 bond is required.
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California Money Transmitter Bond
Money transmitter bonds (money order, money gram, buy pay) guarantee transmitters will remit funds received from the sale of various money products/or services to PNB Remittance Centers, Inc. This bond type is a higher risk because of the nature of the guarantee.
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California Seller of Travel Bond
Also known as a travel agency bond, this type guarantees a travel agency will forward all agency booking funds properly (not including airline bookings). This is not to be confused with an ARC bond, which guarantees airline bookings will be sent to the airlines.
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California Telemarketing Bond
Different types of telemarketing bonds are required depending on the nature of the business. If you want more general information, please visit our telemarketing bonds general information page.
Commercial Fundraiser For Charitable Purpose Bond
A commercial fundraiser for charitable purpose bond guarantees fundraising organizations soliciting donations will follow regulations set by the state. Currently, a $25,000 bond is required.
Telephonic Seller Bond
Telephonic seller bonds guarantee companies soliciting business over the phone will abide by state laws and protects against consumer loss. The telemarketer must register with the Attorney General no less than 10 days prior to doing business. A $100,000 bond is required.
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California Utility Bond
There are different utility bonds required depending on the company providing the utilities. For more general information, please visit our general information utility bonds page.
Southern California Edison Company Bond
A bond that guarantees the customer will provide payment for utilities to the Southern California Edison Company. The bond is in lieu of a cash deposit, and the surety who writes the bond must have an AM Best rating of A or better.
CPUC Performance Bond
A CPUC performance bond (California Public Utilities Commission) guarantees the customer will pay for utilities.
Southern California Gas Company Bond
A bond that guarantees the customer will pay the Southern California Gas Company for natural gas services. The bond is in lieu of a cash deposit, and a gas account is needed for the bond.
Southwest Gas Corporation Bond
A surety bond that guarantees the principal will provide payment for gas services to the Southwest Gas Corporation. The service address is required to be on the bond.
Pacific Gas & Electric Bill Guaranty Bond
A Pacific Gas & Electric - bill guaranty bond guarantees the customer will pay for gas and electric services. The bond is in lieu of a cash deposit, and cannot be used by a DBA.
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California Surplus Lines Broker Bond
There are two types of surplus lines broker bonds in California. For general information, visit our surplus lines broker bonds general information page.
Bond of Surplus Line Broker
A surety bond that guarantees brokers will follow state laws and regulations. The bond amount required is $50,000.
Special Lines' Surplus Lines Broker Bond
A bond that also guarantees brokers will follow state law, but only a $10,000 bond is required.
(Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:09:24 -0500): Department of Motor vehicles is requesting a bond for the value of my 1967 ford mustang that "protects the department, any and all of it's officers and employees, as well as subsequent purchaser for a period of three years from harm". What kind of bond is this and how much will it cost?
Alex Lakshtanov (Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:30:51 -0500): You need a Defective Title Bond. Cost is usually 2% of bond amount with $100 minimum premium. Bond amount is based on the vehicle's current market value. Call 818-269-7596 to get a quote.
Alex Lakshtanov (Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:30:18 -0500): You need a Defective Title Bond. Cost is usually 2% of bond amount with $100 minimum premium. Bond amount is based on the vehicle's current market value. Call 818-269-7596 to get a quote.
Molly Hill (Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:42:53 -0400): What would cause a person not to be bonded?