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License Bond Calculator

Business License Bond Cost Calculator

Calculate license bond costs by license type and bond amount. Most license bonds cost 1-5% of the bond amount. Select your license type and enter the required bond amount below.

License Bond Cost Calculator

Choose the type of license that requires a bond

Enter the bond amount required by your licensing authority

License Bond Cost by Type

License Type
Bond Amount
Estimated Cost
General Business License
$5,000
$100 - $250
General Business License
$10,000
$100 - $500
Professional License
$15,000
$150 - $750
Liquor License
$5,000
$100 - $250
Liquor License
$25,000
$250 - $1,250
Collection Agency
$25,000
$250 - $1,250
Collection Agency
$50,000
$500 - $2,500
Private Investigator
$10,000
$100 - $500
Tax Preparer
$50,000
$500 - $2,500
Travel Agency
$25,000
$250 - $1,250

Costs shown are annual estimates. Actual rates depend on credit score, experience, and application details.

License Bond Calculator FAQs

How much does a license bond cost?

License bonds typically cost 1-5% of the required bond amount per year. For example, a $10,000 license bond costs between $100 and $500 annually. Applicants with good credit (680+) usually qualify for rates at or near 1%, while those with lower credit scores may pay 3-5%. The minimum premium is usually $100 regardless of the bond amount.

What types of businesses need a license bond?

Many types of businesses require license bonds, including general business license holders, liquor license holders, collection agencies, private investigators, tax preparers, travel agencies, and various professional license holders. Requirements vary by state and municipality. Your local licensing authority will specify the exact bond amount and type required for your business.

What factors affect license bond cost?

The main factors that affect license bond cost are the required bond amount, your personal credit score, years of industry experience, business financial statements, and claims history. The bond amount is set by the licensing authority and varies by state and license type. Good credit is the single biggest factor in getting lower rates -- applicants with scores above 680 typically pay 1-2% of the bond amount.

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