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.

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How to Become a Licensed Travel Agent in Florida

November 19, 2019
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Tourism is a booming business, particularly in states where individuals and families have access to must-see attractions. Because of Florida’s coastal vibes and world-renowned theme parks, it is no surprise that millions of Americans and foreign tourists make their way to the state each year.

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Illinois Remittance Agent Bond

October 15, 2019
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The Illinois Secretary of State adopted revised regulations to increase the amount of the bond required for remittance agents for vehicle registration and titles from $10,000 to $20,000. Get a Free Quote Instantly Online If you're ready to get a free surety bond quote to meet this new surety bond …

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Idaho Reclamation Bond

October 15, 2019
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The Idaho Department of Lands adopted revised regulations that increase the maximum amount of the performance bond required to secure reclamation for surface mining sites from $2,500 per acre of affected land to $15,000 per acre of affected land to implement a change in the law from 2016. The …

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Louisiana Structured Settlement Purchase Company Bond

July 12, 2019
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Louisiana Structured Settlement Purchase Company Bond A new law titled SB 193 requires structured settlement purchase companies to register and post a surety bond, a letter of credit, or cash for $50,000. The bond protects persons who do business with the company and secures the company's …

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Illinois Marijuana Surety Bond

July 11, 2019
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Illinois Marijuana Surety Bond HB 1438 legalizes cannabis for recreational use and requires cannabis dispensing organizations to be licensed and post a $50,000 surety bond or maintain $50,000 in an escrow account.

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