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Surety Bond Calculator

Get instant premium estimates for all bond types. Free calculator with real-time pricing based on your credit score and bond amount.

How Credit Score Affects Bond Costs

Your credit score is the primary factor in determining your bond premium

750+
Excellent Credit

1-2%

of bond amount annually

650-749
Good Credit

2-4%

of bond amount annually

550-649
Fair Credit

4-8%

of bond amount annually

Below 550
Poor Credit

8-15%

of bond amount annually

Calculate by Bond Type

Select your bond type to see typical costs and requirements

Contractor License Bond
Instant
Required for contractor licensing

Common Amounts:

$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$25,000
$50,000
Typical Rate: 1-5% annually
Performance Bond
Guarantees project completion

Common Amounts:

$100,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
$5,000,000+
Typical Rate: 1-3% annually
Auto Dealer Bond
Required for dealer licensing

Common Amounts:

$25,000
$50,000
$75,000
$100,000
Typical Rate: 1-5% annually
Freight Broker Bond
BMC-84 federal requirement

Common Amounts:

$75,000
Typical Rate: 1-5% annually
Payment Bond
Protects subcontractors

Common Amounts:

$100,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
$5,000,000+
Typical Rate: 1-3% annually
Notary Bond
Instant
Required in 30 states

Common Amounts:

$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
Typical Rate: 0.5-2% annually

Real Cost Examples

See what contractors actually pay for bonds

Excellent Credit Example
Credit Score: 750+
$25,000 Contractor Bond$250/year
$100,000 Performance Bond$1,000/year
$75,000 Freight Broker Bond$750/year
Rate: 1% of bond amount annually
Fair Credit Example
Credit Score: 600
$25,000 Contractor Bond$1,250/year
$100,000 Performance Bond$5,000/year
$75,000 Freight Broker Bond$3,750/year
Rate: 5% of bond amount annually
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