Editorial Standards & Research Methodology
Surety bonds are a regulated financial product. Our content directly affects whether a contractor can pull a permit, a notary can take office, or a freight broker can operate. We treat that responsibility seriously. Below is how we research and maintain the pages on this site.
- Reviewer: where a licensed producer has reviewed a page, the byline names them.
- Corrections: email office@buysuretybonds.com with the page URL. Material errors are corrected within 7 business days.
- Revenue: BuySuretyBonds.com earns a commission from the surety carriers when a bond is issued. The carrier pays it, and it is not added to your premium.
Our editorial mission
Every page on BuySuretyBonds.com is built from primary-source research — state statutes, regulatory codes, and federal requirements pulled directly from .gov sources. We do not aggregate, paraphrase, or rely on second-hand industry blogs for bond amount thresholds, eligibility rules, or jurisdictional requirements. When we learn a regulator has changed a rule, we update the corresponding page. When we are unsure, we say so — and we link to the authoritative source so you can verify yourself.
Research methodology
Three principles govern how we source and verify information.
Primary sources first
Bond requirements, amounts, and obligor language are sourced from state .gov websites, the U.S. Treasury Circular 570 list, and statutory citations. We link the underlying statute (e.g., NRS 624.270, FMCSA 49 CFR § 387) on every state page.
Honest update dates
The “Last updated” date on each page is the day its content last changed, taken from our publishing history. It records an edit, not a re-verification of the law — so confirm current requirements with the licensing authority linked on the page before you file.
Named accountability
When a licensed producer has reviewed a page, the byline names them. We do not show a reviewer on pages that have not had that review. Questions about any page reach a real inbox, listed below.
The editorial team
Real people with real names. Editorial accountability is not a buzzword — you should know who is reviewing the content that affects your bond requirements.
Eric Drummond
Licensed Surety Producer
Licensed surety producer. Where a page credits Eric as its reviewer, he has checked it for underwriting accuracy and statutory citations.
How a page gets published
- 1
Research
Writer pulls bond requirement directly from the state regulator or federal source. Statute number and source URL are recorded.
- 2
Draft
Page is drafted with all factual claims linked to a specific source. Claims that cannot be sourced are removed or marked as estimates.
- 3
Review
Where a licensed producer reviews a page for underwriting accuracy, their name appears in its byline.
- 4
Publish + date-stamp
Page goes live showing the date its content last changed. The date comes from our publishing history and marks an edit, not a legal re-verification.
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Update
When we learn of a rule change or a reported error, we update the page and its "Last updated" date moves with it. Pages without edits keep their original date.
Corrections policy
We make mistakes. When we do, we want to fix them quickly and transparently.
Reporting an error: Email office@buysuretybonds.com with the page URL and a brief description of the issue. Include a source if you have one.
Response time: We acknowledge corrections within 2 business days. Material errors (incorrect bond amount, wrong statutory citation, expired carrier listing) are corrected within 7 business days.
Public corrections: When we correct a material error, the “Last updated” date on the affected page moves to the day of the fix.
How we make money & conflict of interest
BuySuretyBonds.com earns a commission from the surety carriers in our network when a bond is issued through the platform. This is the standard compensation model for licensed insurance and surety producers. You do not pay more for using our platform — commissions are paid by the carrier, not added to your premium.
Carrier selection: We work exclusively with Treasury Circular 570 listed carriers. Carrier choice for any specific bond is based on your risk profile, the bond type, and the state — not on which carrier pays the highest commission.
No paid placements in editorial content: Our learning center, bond guides, and state requirement pages are not paid placements. We do not accept compensation to recommend a specific carrier or product in editorial content.
Affiliate links: When we link to a third-party tool or resource, we disclose any affiliate relationship explicitly. We do not currently use affiliate marketing in our bond requirement pages.
Authoritative sources we cite
Primary (regulatory)
- U.S. Department of the Treasury — Circular 570
Definitive list of carriers approved to write federal surety bonds
- State Departments of Insurance & Licensing Boards
Bond requirements, statutory citations, regulatory bulletins for each state
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Freight broker bond (BMC-84) requirements under 49 CFR § 387
- NAIC — National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Regulatory bulletins, financial standards, multi-state guidance
- AM Best
Carrier financial strength ratings (industry reference)
- State Statutes & Regulatory Codes
Bond amount thresholds, eligibility, and obligor requirements (e.g., NRS 624.270, CA B&P §7071.6)
Secondary (industry standards bodies)
Editorial inquiries
Spotted an error, want to suggest a source, or have a question about our methodology? Reach the editorial team directly.
office@buysuretybonds.comThis editorial policy was last updated September 21, 2026.