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License and Permit Bonds - Instant Approval Available

Get the license bonds you need to operate legally. Many bonds offer instant approval with no credit check required.

What Are License and Permit Bonds?

License and permit bonds are required by government agencies to ensure businesses operate legally and ethically. These bonds protect the public by providing financial recourse if a business fails to comply with licensing laws and regulations.

Common examples include contractor license bonds, notary bonds, auto dealer bonds, and various professional license bonds. Bond amounts typically range from $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the license type and state requirements.

Types with Instant Approval

Get these bonds instantly with no credit check required. Perfect for quick licensing needs.

⚡ Instant Approval
Contractor Bonds
License bonds up to $25K - instant approval available (except CA)
Bond Amount:

$1K - $25K

Coverage:

All 50 States

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Notary Bonds
All states - instant approval, no credit check required
Bond Amount:

$1K - $15K

Coverage:

30 States Require

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Types Requiring Underwriting

These bonds require application review and underwriting but offer competitive rates.

Underwriting Required
Auto Dealer Bonds
DMV dealer licensing - underwriting required
Bond Amount:

$10K - $100K

Coverage:

All 50 States

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Underwriting Required
Freight Broker Bonds
BMC-84 federal requirement - underwriting required
Bond Amount:

$75K

Coverage:

Federal (All States)

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State Requirements Overview

Each state has different requirements for license bonds.

California
Contractor bonds required for all license classifications
Typical Amount:

$5K - $100K

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Texas
License bonds for contractors, auto dealers, and various permits
Typical Amount:

$1K - $50K

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Florida
Contractor and business license bonds required
Typical Amount:

$2K - $25K

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Cost Factors

What affects your license bond premium?

Bond Amount

Higher bond amounts typically cost more

Direct correlation
Credit Score

Better credit = lower rates

1-15% of bond amount
Business Experience

More experience = better rates

Up to 50% savings
Industry Type

Lower risk industries get better rates

Varies by classification

How to Apply

Simple 4-step process to get your license bond

1
Choose Your Bond

Select the license bond you need

2
Complete Application

Fill out our quick online form

3
Get Approved

Instant approval or underwriting review

4
Download & Submit

Get your bond and submit to authorities

Need Your License Bond Today?

Get instant approval for contractor and notary bonds, or fast underwriting for other license bonds.