California Surety Bonds

California License Bond Requirements

• 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.

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  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.

• How To Get A Business License In California

  How To Get Bonded & Licensed

  

  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.

• 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.

• Bad Credit California Bonds

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  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.

• 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.

• California Bond of Seller

  Also known as a sales tax bond guarantees sellers of goods and services will pay taxes to the state.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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  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.

• 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?

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