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FDACS commercial telephone seller license · s. 501.611

Florida Telemarketing Bond ($50,000)

Florida requires commercial telephone sellers to post security before they can be licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The minimum is $50,000, and a corporate surety bond is one of the allowed ways to post it. Request a quote, and pay only when your bond is issued.

Rules as of Sep 30, 2026

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Last updated: General Florida telemarketing bond information — confirm current requirements with the licensing authority.
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Florida requires commercial telephone sellers to post security of at least $50,000 before FDACS licenses them. A corporate surety bond is one allowed form, along with an irrevocable bank letter of credit or an insured certificate of deposit. It must stay in force throughout licensure.
  • Who requires it: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), under s. 501.605 and s. 501.611, Florida Statutes.
  • Amount: $50,000 minimum, which the department may increase. The $1,500 license fee is paid to FDACS and is separate from the bond premium.
  • Timing: Same-day submission; most quotes within one business day.
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What the Florida telemarketing bond is

  • Commercial telephone sellers must post security as part of the FDACS license application (s. 501.605).
  • Section 501.611 sets the minimum at $50,000, and the department may increase it.
  • Allowed forms are a corporate surety bond, an irrevocable bank letter of credit, or a federally insured certificate of deposit.
  • A surety bond lets you keep your cash free: you pay a premium instead of tying up $50,000.
  • The surety must be approved by the department and licensed to do business in Florida.
  • The security must stay in force for the whole period of licensure.

Who needs it

  • Businesses applying for a Florida commercial telephone seller license.
  • Businesses renewing that license. FDACS says renewal is annual.
  • Entities providing substance abuse marketing services under s. 397.55 are exempt from the security requirement (s. 501.605).

Whether your calling activity requires a license is a legal question. Confirm with FDACS or your attorney. Soliciting for charities? See professional solicitor bonds.

Key facts

ItemDetailSource
Minimum security$50,000 (the department may increase it)s. 501.611
Allowed formsSurety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or insured CDs. 501.611
SuretyApproved by the department and licensed in Floridas. 501.611
License fee$1,500 annually, paid to FDACS, separate from the bond premiumFDACS
ApplicationOnline through the FDACS portal, with a list of telephone numbersFDACS
DurationIn force throughout the period of licensures. 501.611

Sources: s. 501.605, s. 501.611, FDACS Telemarketing (rules as of Sep 30, 2026).

What the bond protects

  • Under s. 501.611, the security protects purchasers injured by fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, financial failure, or violation of the telemarketing statute.
  • Purchasers have 120 days to file a written, affidavit-based claim.
  • If a final department order finds the seller liable, the seller must pay within 30 days; if not, the department may demand payment from the surety.
  • Any surety payment on a claim must be reimbursed by you under the bond's indemnity agreement.

What a bond costs (estimate only)

The premium is typically a small percentage of the bond amount per year; the carrier sets the final price. Your price depends on credit, business history and the surety, and all figures are estimates until you are approved. The $1,500 FDACS license fee is separate.

How it works

  1. Request a quote. Fill out the short form above.
  2. Get approved. We shop multiple Treasury-listed surety carriers.
  3. Pay when issued. You pay only when your bond is issued. Then submit it with your FDACS application.
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Texas? Other states?

Also registering telemarketers in Texas? See our Texas telemarketing bond page. More: all Florida surety bonds and more specialty bonds.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Florida telemarketing bond?

The required security is a minimum of $50,000 (s. 501.611). Your premium is a fraction of that, and we quote it as an estimate.

Do I have to use a surety bond?

No. Florida also accepts an irrevocable bank letter of credit or a federally insured certificate of deposit. A surety bond avoids tying up $50,000 in cash.

Who issues the bond?

A surety approved by the department and licensed to do business in Florida. We shop multiple Treasury-listed surety carriers.

Is the bond the same as the $1,500 license fee?

No. The fee is paid to FDACS. The bond premium is paid for the bond itself.

How long must the bond stay in force?

Throughout the period of licensure (s. 501.611). FDACS says the license renews annually.

Who can make a claim?

Injured purchasers, within 120 days, using a written affidavit (s. 501.611).

When do I pay?

Only when your bond is issued.

Can I get a bond with imperfect credit?

We work with carriers that write challenged credit; the carrier decides. Approval and price are not guaranteed.

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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.

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