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BasicsBeginner
What is a Surety Bond?
Complete guide to understanding surety bonds in 2025. Industry trends, claims data, and real-world examples.
15 min
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How to Get a Surety Bond
Complete mechanics of surety bonds from application to claims. AI underwriting secrets and insider tips.
12 min
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Ultimate Surety Bond Requirements Guide (2025)
CRITICAL DEADLINES: BLM June 22, 2025 ($150K-$500K bonds), FMCSA Jan 16, 2026 (4,500 brokers). Complete $9.3B market analysis: 50-state court bonds (Washington probate crisis), professional licensing (15+ industries), federal requirements, pricing transparency, and implementation strategies. Most comprehensive guide available.
60 min
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General Contractor Bond Requirements
The definitive guide to contractor bonding: 50-state requirements, Miller Act, 7 bond types, costs (0.5-10%), claims processes, and multi-state operations.
35 min
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Performance Bond Requirements Guide
Ultimate guide to performance bond requirements: Federal Miller Act ($150K threshold), 50-state Little Miller Acts ($0-$500K), SBA program ($9-14M limits), international requirements (5-10% vs 100%), costs (0.5-5%), and compliance procedures.
50 min
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Bid Bond Requirements Guide
Definitive 50-state Little Miller Acts analysis. Thresholds, recent legislative changes, premium costs, and compliance requirements.
28 min
Read Guide →ComparisonIntermediate
Surety Bonds vs Insurance
Comprehensive analysis of fundamental differences between surety bonds and insurance contracts. Legal distinctions, claims handling, and practical applications.
22 min
Read Guide →Industry InsightsIntermediate
Surety Bond Myths Debunked
15 common misconceptions exposed with industry insider facts. From approval rates to costs.
18 min
Read Guide →All Learning Guides
Comprehensive coverage of all surety bond topics
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Process
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Requirements
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Comparison
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Industry Insights
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Basics
What is a Surety Bond?
Complete guide to understanding surety bonds in 2025. Industry trends, claims data, and real-world examples.
15 minRead →
Process
How to Get a Surety Bond
Complete mechanics of surety bonds from application to claims. AI underwriting secrets and insider tips.
12 minRead →
Requirements
Ultimate Surety Bond Requirements Guide (2025)
CRITICAL DEADLINES: BLM June 22, 2025 ($150K-$500K bonds), FMCSA Jan 16, 2026 (4,500 brokers). Complete $9.3B market analysis: 50-state court bonds (Washington probate crisis), professional licensing (15+ industries), federal requirements, pricing transparency, and implementation strategies. Most comprehensive guide available.
60 minRead →
Requirements
Contractor License Bond Requirements
Complete 50-state analysis of contractor license bond requirements. Federal verification reveals critical updates and 11 common misconceptions corrected.
25 minRead →
Requirements
Notary Bond Requirements
Verified requirements for all 51 U.S. jurisdictions. Bond amounts, recent changes, RON requirements, and attorney exemptions.
20 minRead →
Requirements
Electrical Contractor Bond Requirements
Complete 50-state guide to electrical contractor licensing bonds. Only 18 states require bonds ($1K-$500K). Verified from official .gov sources.
22 minRead →
Requirements
General Contractor Bond Requirements
The definitive guide to contractor bonding: 50-state requirements, Miller Act, 7 bond types, costs (0.5-10%), claims processes, and multi-state operations.
35 minRead →
Requirements
Performance Bond Requirements Guide
Ultimate guide to performance bond requirements: Federal Miller Act ($150K threshold), 50-state Little Miller Acts ($0-$500K), SBA program ($9-14M limits), international requirements (5-10% vs 100%), costs (0.5-5%), and compliance procedures.
50 minRead →
Requirements
Bid Bond Requirements Guide
Definitive 50-state Little Miller Acts analysis. Thresholds, recent legislative changes, premium costs, and compliance requirements.
28 minRead →
Comparison
Surety Bonds vs Insurance
Comprehensive analysis of fundamental differences between surety bonds and insurance contracts. Legal distinctions, claims handling, and practical applications.
22 minRead →
Industry Insights
Surety Bond Myths Debunked
15 common misconceptions exposed with industry insider facts. From approval rates to costs.
18 minRead →
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Popular Bond Types
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Performance & Payment Bonds
Combined P&P for federal projects over $150K
Performance Bonds
Guarantee project completion
Payment Bonds
Protect subcontractors and suppliers
Bid Bonds
Required for competitive bidding
Contractor License Bonds
Required to operate legally in most states
Notary Bonds
Required for notaries in most states
Freight Broker Bonds
$75,000 BMC-84 for FMCSA compliance
Auto Dealer Bonds
Required for auto dealers nationwide
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