Category: License Bonds

Coverage of the latest license bond news—new legislation, updated bond requirements, and everything else you need to know about license and commercial bonds. Need to get a license bond or have a business that needs to be bonded? We also offer tips for getting bonds, scaling your business, and finding the best surety bond company.

For specific bond information, check out our license bond guides. We offer guides for auto dealer license bondscontractor license bonds, and more.

JW Surety Bonds

BMC-85 or BMC-84 for Freight Brokers

June 15, 2020
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Getting a surety bond (BMC-84) or trust fund (BMC-85) is a critical step on the path to becoming a freight broker. You can’t operate legally without one of these options because it’s a license requirement by the FMCSA. As we know from the clients we speak to on a daily basis, the process can …

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COVID-19 Update: JW Surety Bonds Open for Business

April 16, 2020
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As the current COVID-19 pandemic has affected all corners of the world, we would like to provide an update about about our current operations. JW Surety Bonds is still offering our full range of bonding services. Are There Changes to Our Working Hours? No. Our staff is currently working full time …

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New York Telemarketing Bond

April 14, 2020
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A New York bill that was recently enacted will require a surety bond of telemarketers. Details on the New Requirement The new bill requires telemarketers to apply for a certificate of registration and provide a $25,000 bond, letter of credit or certificate of deposit.

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Iowa Timber Buyer Bond

April 14, 2020
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A new Iowa bill that will be enacted in the coming months increased the surety bond required of timber buyers. Details on the New Requirement The bill titled IA S 2250, which is effective 07/01/2020, increases the amount of the existing surety bond that a timber buyer must currently file with the …

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