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Pennsylvania Surety Bonds

Pennsylvania Surety BondsRecord It with the Recorder of Deeds

Pennsylvania stands out with a notary bonding process that requires recording the bond with the county recorder of deeds -- a step most states skip entirely. The $10,000 notary bond must be in place within 45 days of appointment. For contractors, Pennsylvania relies on its municipalities: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and dozens of smaller cities each write their own licensing and bonding rules. Court bonds flow through the state's Courts of Common Pleas and Orphans' Court system. We issue bonds accepted everywhere in the Commonwealth.

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Official Pennsylvania Requirements

"Within 45 days after the date of appointment, a notary public is required to execute a $10,000 bond... and record it in the office of the recorder of deeds of the county in which the notary public maintains an office."
Pennsylvania Department of State • 57 Pa.C.S. § 321
$10K
Notary Bond
45 Days
Filing Deadline
1 Day
Typical Approval
67
Counties Served

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Accepted by every PA county and municipality

Pennsylvania Notary Bonds

Starting at $30

Every PA notary must execute a $10,000 bond within 45 days of appointment. The bond must be recorded with the recorder of deeds in the county where the notary maintains an office. Cost starts at about $30.

  • $10,000 bond amount
  • 4-year term
  • County recorder filing
  • Instant approval
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Pennsylvania Contractor Bonds

Starting at $100

Pennsylvania has no statewide contractor license bond. The Department of Labor and Industry enforces some state requirements, but most bonding is set by Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other municipalities.

  • Philadelphia city bonds
  • Pittsburgh city bonds
  • Municipal-specific
  • All trades
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Pennsylvania Court Bonds

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Probate bonds, appeal bonds, guardian bonds, and fiduciary bonds for Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas and Orphans' Court across all 67 counties.

  • Common Pleas Courts
  • Orphans' Court
  • Estate bonds
  • Appeal bonds
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PA License & Permit Bonds

Varies by type

Auto dealer bonds, home improvement contractor bonds, mortgage broker bonds through the PA Department of Banking, and professional license bonds.

  • Auto dealer bonds
  • Home improvement bonds
  • Banking bonds
  • Professional licenses
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How to Get Your PA Bond

1

Apply Online

Select your bond type. For notary bonds, provide your commission details. For contractor bonds, tell us your municipality and trade.

2

Get Approved

Notary bonds are approved instantly with no credit check. Contractor and license bonds are quoted the same business day using A-rated sureties.

3

Record and File

For notary bonds, record with your county recorder of deeds within 45 days. For other bonds, we file with the appropriate city or state agency.

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Pennsylvania Surety Bond Questions

Notary recording, municipal bonds, and PA-specific rules

How does the Pennsylvania notary bond work?
Within 45 days of appointment, every Pennsylvania notary must execute a $10,000 bond with a surety company or two individual sureties approved by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The bond, along with the commission and oath of office, must then be recorded with the recorder of deeds in the county where the notary maintains an office. This recording step is unique to Pennsylvania -- most states only require filing with the Secretary of State.
Does Pennsylvania require a statewide contractor bond?
No. Pennsylvania does not have a statewide general contractor license or bond. The Department of Labor and Industry oversees certain construction safety requirements, but licensing and bonding are handled at the municipal level. Philadelphia has its own contractor licensing through L&I, Pittsburgh has separate rules, and smaller cities and townships set their own requirements. Bond amounts range from $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the municipality.
What is the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration Act?
Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (73 P.S. § 517.1 et seq.), Pennsylvania requires home improvement contractors to register with the Attorney General's office. While this is a registration rather than a license, some municipalities require registered contractors to also post a surety bond as a condition of obtaining a local permit. The registration itself does not mandate a bond, but it establishes the framework for consumer protection.
What court bonds does Pennsylvania require?
Pennsylvania's Courts of Common Pleas and Orphans' Court require several types of bonds. These include executor bonds and administrator bonds for estate proceedings, guardian bonds for guardianship of minors or incapacitated persons, appeal bonds for parties appealing judgments, and various litigation bonds. Orphans' Court (which handles estate and trust matters) is particularly active in requiring fiduciary bonds.
How much does a PA auto dealer bond cost?
Pennsylvania requires motor vehicle dealers to post a surety bond with PennDOT. Dealers with strong credit (700+) typically pay 1-3% of the bond amount annually. Dealers with credit challenges may pay 5-10%. The bond protects consumers from dealer misconduct including failure to deliver titles and misrepresentation.
Can I get a Pennsylvania bond with bad credit?
Yes. Notary bonds require no credit check and are approved instantly. For contractor bonds and license bonds, we work with sureties that accept applicants with credit scores in the 500-600 range. Rates will be higher, but approval is still possible for most bond types.

Official PA Resources

Government sources for Pennsylvania bond requirements

PA Department of State -- Notary Bonding Requirement

Official $10,000 bond requirement and 45-day filing deadline

U.S. Treasury -- Surety Bond Program

Treasury-certified sureties authorized to write federal bonds in Pennsylvania

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