What is a Collection Agency Bond?
Collection agency bonds are legally binding contracts that protect your clients, and are generally required to operate legally. If you do not follow state regulations, a claim can be filed on your bond. For example, if you use harassment such as inappropriate threats to collect debts, a claim can be made.
If you're unsure whether you need a bond, you can select your state from the list below to view the bond requirements.
If you need help with obtaining your license or determining the bond requirements, you can check out our collection agency license guide.
Select Your State
to Find a Surety Bond
- Select your state
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- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
How Much Do Collection Agency Bonds Cost?
Costs are a small percentage of the required bond amount (usually 1-15%). If you would like to learn more about what surety bonds are and how they work, you can read our detailed guide here.