South Carolina Surety Bond

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Types of Surety Bonds: South Carolina Surety Bond Requirements

There are three types of South Carolina bonding types that can be required of you:

  • License bonds needed for many professions such as auto dealers and contractors to operate legally.
  • Contractor bonds for public construction projects.
  • Court bonds required by the courts for various purposes.

It’s vital you understand how surety bonds work and that you're responsible to pay claims in full (including legal costs).

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South Carolina (HVAC, plumber, electrician) Licensed Residential Specialty Contractor Bond Residential Builders Commission Columbia Apply
South Carolina Bingo Revenue Bond State of South Carolina Columbia Apply
South Carolina BROKER-DEALER AND INVESTMENT ADVISER SURETY Bond State of South Carolina Columbia Apply
South Carolina Commercial Driver Training School Surety Bond Dept of Motor Vehicles Driver Improvement Office Blythewood Apply
South Carolina Commissioners of Public Works Bond Greenwood, S.C. CPW Greenwood Apply
South Carolina Contract Security Bond South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Columbia Apply
South Carolina Contractor License (No P&P Language) Bond Residential Builders Commission Columbia Apply
South Carolina Contractor License Bond (North Augusta, SC) City of North Augusta North Augusta Apply
South Carolina Cosmetology School Bond State Board Of Cosmetology Columbia Apply
South Carolina Credit Counseling Organization Special Deposit Bond Dept of Consumer Affairs Columbia Apply
South Carolina Electric and/or Natural Gas Financial Guarantee Bond (SCE&G) SCE & G Florence Apply
South Carolina Employment Agencies Bond SC Secretary of State Office Columbia Apply
South Carolina Insurance Administrator Bond South Carolina Department of Insurance Columbia Apply
South Carolina Insurance Broker Bond Dept of Insurance Columbia Apply
South Carolina Insurance Broker Bond Dept of Insurance Columbia Apply
South Carolina Investment Advisor (Blue Sky) Bond State of South Carolina Columbia Apply
South Carolina Mortgage Broker Special Deposit Bond Dept of Consumer Affairs Columbia Apply
South Carolina Mortgage Lender Bond State Board of Financial Institutions Columbia Apply
South Carolina Mortgage Lender Special Deposit Bond South Carolina Dept of Consumer Affairs Columbia Apply
South Carolina Motor Fuel Distributor's Bond (Excluding Gasoline) State of Georgia Spartanburg Apply
South Carolina Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond Department of Motor Vehicles - Dealer Licensing & Audit Unit Blythewood Apply
South Carolina Nonpublic Postsecondary Institution Bond Commission on Higher Education Columbia Apply
South Carolina Pawnbroker Special Deposit Bond South Carolina Dept of Consumer Affairs Columbia Apply
South Carolina Performance Bond of Preneed Funeral Contracts South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Columbia Apply
South Carolina Physical Fitness Center Deposit Bond South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Columbia Apply
South Carolina Prepaid Legal Services Company Special Deposit Bond Department of Consumer Affairs Columbia Apply
South Carolina Private Investigation Agency Bond South Carolina Columbia Apply
South Carolina Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Department of Insurance North Myrtle Beach Apply
South Carolina Professional Mixed Martial Arts Promoter Bond South Carolina State Athletic Commission Columbia Apply
South Carolina Professional Solicitor's Bond South Carolina Secretary of State Columbia Apply
South Carolina Registered Residential Specialty Contractor Bond Residential Builders Commission Columbia Apply
South Carolina Retail Pistol Dealer Bond SLED Columbia Apply
South Carolina Right Of Way Bond SC Dept of Trans Columbia Apply
South Carolina Santee Cooper Deposit Bond Santee Cooper Myrtle Beach Apply
South Carolina Service Contracts Bond State of South Carolina Columbia Apply
South Carolina South Carolina Manufactured Housing Bond SC Dept. of Manufactured Housing Columbia Apply
South Carolina State Motor Fuel User Fee Bond Department of Revenue Columbia Apply
South Carolina STATE TOBACCO TAX Bond South Carolina Dept of Revenue Misc Tax Section Columbia Apply
South Carolina Utility Bond South Carolina Electric & Gas Columbia Apply
South Carolina Well Driller Bond Synergy Business ark; Kingstree Building Columbia Apply
Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) FMCSA N/A Apply
Auto Dealer Bond (motor vehicle dealer bond) Varies Varies Apply
Contractor License Bond Varies Varies Apply
Mechanics Lien Bond Varies Varies Apply
Customs Bond CBP N/A Apply
Health Club Bond Varies Varies Apply
Medicare/Medicaid Bond (DMEPOS) Varies Varies Apply
Insurance Broker Bond Varies Varies Apply
Public Adjuster Bond Varies Varies Apply
Surplus Lines Broker Bond Varies Varies Apply
Title Agency Bond Varies Varies Apply
Mortgage Broker Bond Varies Varies Apply
Mortgage Lender Bond Varies Varies Apply
Vehicle Title Bond (bonded title) Varies Varies Apply
Reclamation Bond Varies Varies Apply
Alcohol/Liquor Bond Varies Varies Apply
Brewers Bond Varies Varies Apply
CPEO Bond (Certified Professional Employer Organization) IRS N/A Apply
Collection Agency Bond Varies Varies Apply
Fuel Tax Bond Varies Varies Apply
Funeral Bond Varies Varies Apply
Immigration Consultant Bond Varies Varies Apply
Lottery Bond Varies Varies Apply
Marijuana Surety Bond Varies Varies Apply
Private School Bond Varies Varies Apply
Process Server Bond Varies Varies Apply
Public Official Bond Varies Varies Apply
Money Transmitter Bond Varies Varies Apply
Sales Tax Bond Varies Varies Apply
Small Loan Companies Bond Varies Varies Apply
Telemarketing Bond Varies Varies Apply
Tobacco Bond Varies Varies Apply
ARC Bond ARC N/A Apply
Travel Agency Bond Varies Varies Apply
Union Bond Varies Varies Apply
Utility Bond Varies Varies Apply
Business Service Bond (Fidelity Bond) N/A N/A Apply
Employee Dishonesty Bond (Fidelity Bond) N/A N/A Apply
Janitorial & Cleaning Bond (Fidelity Bond) N/A N/A Apply
Financial Institution Bond (Fidelity Bond) N/A N/A Apply
ERISA Bond Employee Retirement Income Security Act N/A Apply
Bid Bond (Contract Bond) Varies N/A Apply
Performance Bond (Contract Bond) Varies N/A Apply
Payment Bond (Contract Bond) Varies N/A Apply
Supply Bond (Contract Bond) Varies N/A Apply
Maintenance Bond (Warranty Bond) Varies N/A Apply
Subdivision Bond Varies N/A Apply
Bankruptcy Trustee Bond (Court Bond) Court Requirement N/A Apply
Fiduciary Bond (Probate Bond) Court Requirement N/A Apply
Guardian Bond (Court Bond) Court Requirement N/A Apply
Injunction Bond (Court Bond) Court Requirement N/A Apply
Receiver Bond (Court Bond) Court Requirement N/A Apply
Supersedeas Bond (Appeal Bond) Court Requirement N/A Apply
Replevin Bond (Court Bond) Court Requirement N/A Apply

    Getting License and Permit Bonds

    South Carolina requires license and permit bonds in order to get and file licenses/permits for many different professions. You can find our full list of license and permit bonds required by using our bond requirement search tool.

    Getting Contract Bonds for Public Jobs

    Contractor bonds such as bid bonds and performance bonds are needed to work on public construction jobs. However, these are usually required by cities or municipalities as opposed to the state. You can learn more about what’s needed to get bonds for public construction jobs.

    Getting South Carolina Court Bonds

    Court bonds aren’t needed as often as the bonds mentioned above, but can be required by the courts if you need to appeal a court decision, become a legal guardian of a minor or operate as a fiduciary of an estate.

    What Do South Carolina Surety Bonds Cost?

    Surety bonds generally cost 1-15% of the required bond amount. Surety bond costs vary drastically depending on the bond amount that you need and your rate (which is the percentage of the full bond amount you must pay). You can get an instant estimate by using our bond premium calculator, or apply online to get a firm bond quote.

    Can You Get a Bond with Bad Credit?

    It’s possible to get a surety bond with bad credit, but it will depend on the bond type you need and how severe your credit issues are. You can get approved for most license and permit bonds regardless of your credit situation. However, it’s harder to get approved for contract bonds with bad credit. You may be able to get approved for contract bonds with minor credit problems (you’ll likely be limited to smaller projects). Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to get contract bonds with severe credit issues such as civil judgments or large collections. Remember, you’re responsible to pay bond claims, which makes finding a bond company that will defend you from claims priceless. You can also read the most frequently asked surety bond related questions.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Apply, get approved online, submit the indemnity agreement, and pay for the bond online. Then we will ship the original bond to you using your preferred method of shipping.

    Yes. We have exclusive programs that allow us to write these bonds, even if you have credit issues. You can apply and get a quote instantly.

    Yes. Due to the large volume of bonds written, we provide the lowest rates possible. Apply on our website and receive an online approval instantly.

    You need to contact the surety company's claims department and present proof that the claim is false.

    No, many do not. You can view our full list of state bond requirements. It is also wise to contact your state directly to determine any requirements youm ust meet.


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