Surety Bonds
Surety Bonds. Made Easy.
Getting a surety bond doesn’t have to be a long, drawn-out process. In fact, many types of surety bonds can be quoted, purchased and printed within 5 minutes with our bond quote calculator below. Start by selecting the type of bond you need, followed by the required bond amount. We’ve partnered with leading surety companies to offer you the best price for your California Surety Bond.
Not sure which bond type you need? Contact us at [email protected] for assistance with your quote.
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What type of surety bond do you need?
There are thousands of different bond types. So, it’s important you make sure you get the right type of Surety Bond with the correct amount of coverage. Otherwise, the Obligee (a.k.a. the entity making you get a bond) will not accept your bond. We recommend contacting your Obligee and requesting a copy of the bond form if you’re unsure of the type of Surety Bond they require from you.
Listed below are frequently purchased bond types.
Popular surety bonds:
Certificate of Lost Title Bond
Did you buy a car, but never received the title from the seller? Maybe you did get a title, but the seller title jumped and you cannot register the vehicle in your name. Fortunately, most states offer the option to get a title with a bonded branding for eligible vehicles.
Before purchasing a Lost Title Surety Bond, you must verify your vehicle’s eligibility to be issued a Bonded Title with your local DMV. If approved, they will advise you on the required bond amount. However, you don’t have to pay the total bond amount. Most of our clients get their Certificate of Title Bond for $100.
Contractor License Bond (License & Permit Bonds)
Many states require contractors to secure a surety bond to get their contractor license.
Contract Bonds
When working on a contract project, you may be required to get a Bid Bond, Payment Bond or Performance Bond before you can start.
Court Bonds
Need a quote for a Fiduciary Bond (Guardianship, Probate or Trustee) or Judicial Bond (Attachment, Indemnity to Sheriff, Injunction or Replevin)? We issue court-ordered bonds for most states.
Debit Collector Bond
Debt collectors are required to have a surety bond in some states. The surety bond requirement is to prevent debt collectors from abusing and deceiving consumers.
Fidelity Bonds
There are a few different types of Fidelity Bonds:
- Business Service / Janitorial Bond: Protect your clients in the event an employee of yours steals from them.
- Employee Dishonesty Bond: These are commonly referred to as “Commercial Crime Fidelity Bonds”. Select this coverage to protect yourself and your business if your employee steals from you.
- ERISA Bond: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) requires administrators of employee benefit and pension plans have an ERISA Bond to protect those plans.
Mortgage Bonds
If you’re a Finance Lender or Broker, you may need a surety bond. The bond is proof to your clients that you have their best interests in mind when handling their loans.
Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
Do you want to sell new and used cars and/or motorcycles? To be eligible for a dealer license, most states require licensees to have a surety bond.
Notary Bond
Notary Publics need to post a surety bond in most states.
Tax Preparer Bond
A few states require Tax Preparers to obtain a surety bond prior to assisting with or preparing state and/or federal income tax returns.
Vehicle Verifier Bond
Those who perform vehicle verifications may need to submit a vehicle verifier bond to their local DMV.
Need a different bond type?
Just type in a keyword in the search box below to bring up your bond type. We’re happy to assist you or answer any of your Surety Bond questions by emailing [email protected].
What does a surety bond cost?
The majority of our surety bonds start at $100. Although, the cost of your bond is largely determined by the bond amount, the bond type and possibly your credit. More risk is associated with larger-sized bonds, which typically means a larger premium is necessary.
Whether or not a pull on your credit is required depends on the bond type and amount you need. However, we perform a soft-pull on credit in these instances. Meaning, a credit check for a surety bond does not adversely affect your credit score. If you’re approved for the bond with good credit, the bond premium should be between 1%-5% of the bond amount.
Is it possible to get a Surety Bond with bad credit?
Yes, getting approved for a surety bond with non-standard credit is possible. In fact, many bonds don’t even require a credit check, which means your credit status doesn’t influence what you’ll pay for your bond. Instances where a credit check is required, approved applicants with bad credit typically receive quotes between 5%-15% of the total bond amount.
If you’re worried about getting denied for a bond due to your credit score, we recommend applying with us at Surety Solutions, A Gallagher Company. Our surety bond experts are happy to work with you to find an affordable solution to issue your bond.
Why get my bond with Surety Solutions, A Gallagher Company?
Getting your Surety Bond is fast and easy with Surety Solutions, A Gallagher Company. Our partnerships with industry-leading surety companies enable us to provide you with bond quotes at competitive prices.
Surety Solutions, A Gallagher Company is licensed to issue Surety Bonds in all 50 states, including California.
If you have any questions or would like assistance with getting a quote, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to issuing your Surety Bond.
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