California Pest Control Bond (SPCB)
Registered with the Structural Pest Control Board? California requires a $12,500 bond from an admitted surety. Free quote, and you pay only when your bond is issued.
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- Who requires it: Each company registered with the Structural Pest Control Board (B&P 8697).
- Amount: $12,500, executed by an admitted surety insurer. A certificate of deposit or other method of deposit does not satisfy the requirement.
- Timing: Same-day submission; most quotes within one business day.
What the California pest control bond is
California law requires each company registered under the structural pest control chapter to maintain a bond of $12,500, executed by an admitted surety insurer (B&P 8697). Companies commonly call it the SPCB bond, after the Structural Pest Control Board that registers them.
Bond requirement at a glance
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bond amount | $12,500 | B&P 8697 |
| Who must hold it | Each registered company | B&P 8697 |
| Issuer | Admitted surety insurer | B&P 8697 |
| Substitutes | A certificate of deposit or other method of deposit does not satisfy it | B&P 8697 |
| Regulator | Structural Pest Control Board | pestboard.ca.gov |
Sources: B&P 8697 and the Structural Pest Control Board (rules as of Sep 30, 2026).
What it costs
The premium is typically a small percentage of the bond amount per year; the carrier sets the final price. It depends on the surety's underwriting of your application, and any figure is an estimate until you have a quote. Estimate yours with the pest control bond calculator.
How to get it
- Request a quote above.
- We shop multiple Treasury-listed surety carriers and confirm your price.
- Pay only when your bond is issued.
- We email your bond as soon as the carrier issues it. Submit it as the Board directs.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the California pest control bond?
The bond amount is $12,500 under B&P 8697. Your premium is a fraction of that, and we give you a free quote.
Who has to have one?
Each company registered under the structural pest control chapter (B&P 8697).
Can I use a cash deposit instead?
No. The statute says a certificate of deposit or other method of deposit does not satisfy the requirement.
What kind of surety issues it?
An admitted surety insurer (B&P 8697). We shop multiple Treasury-listed surety carriers.
How fast can I get it?
We email your bond as soon as the carrier issues it. Timing depends on the carrier and your application.
Does a quote cost anything?
No. Quotes are free.
When do I pay?
Pay only when your bond is issued.
Where do I submit it?
Submit it as the Structural Pest Control Board directs. The Board’s website has current licensing instructions.
Get your California pest control bond quote
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Sources (rules as of Sep 30, 2026)
Rules as of Sep 30, 2026. Requirements can change; confirm with the agency before you file. General information, not legal advice.