Types of Surety Bonds: Find Yours
There are hundreds of bonds that are needed for many different purposes, which makes determining which one is right for you difficult.
Use our tool below to find the bond you need, obtain a free quote, get an instant price estimate or learn more about your requirements.
Do you know the name of your bond?
Yes
No
Surety Bond Type Overview
There are several different types of bonds you may need depending on your unique situation, and of which can vary quite a bit in how they work, why you need them and pricing. Please read the overview of each bond category below for detailed information about each, and links to additional information.
License and Permit Bonds
License and permit bonds are needed for many professions across the country to operate legally (such as auto dealers, freight brokers, mortgage brokers). You can take a look at our full list of license and permit bonds here.
Contract Bonds
Contract bonds such as bid and performance bonds are required to perform work on public construction projects. You can read more about each type of contract bond in our guide.
Court Bonds
Court bonds are required by courts across the country for a range of difference purposes, e.g. to appeal a court decision, become a legal guardian of a minor, operate as a fiduciary of an estate, etc. Take a look at our full list of court bonds here.
Fidelity Bonds
Fidelity bonds are generally optional and provide protection for yourself or clients from dishonest employees who may commit theft, embezzlement or forgery. You can learn more about how fidelity bonds work here.
Search for Your Bond
2049 bonds found
| Alabama (City of Dothan, AL) Contractor License Bond | City of Dothan | Dothan | Apply |
| Alabama Alabama Medicaid Agency Bond | Alabama Medicaid Agency | Montgomery | Apply |
| Alabama Alcohol License Tax Bond (City of Decatur) | City of Decatur, Alabama | Decatur | Apply |
| Alabama Alcohol Ordinance Tax of Fee Bond (Priceville, AL) | City of Priceville | Decatur | Apply |
| Alabama Alcohol Ordinance Tax or Fee Bond | City of Aliceville | Aliceville | Apply |
| Alabama AMHC License/Permit Bond | Manufactured Housing Commission | Montgomery | Apply |
Back
Why Do You Need a Bond?
Select an option
To obtain a license or permit
For a specific construction job (bidding or awarded)
To protect your business/clients from dishonest employees
A court is requiring one
For a subdivision/site improvements
I'm not sure
Back
Which Industry or Category Applies to You?
Select an optionBack
You Need an Auto Dealer Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Brewers Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Certified Professional Employer Organization Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Collection Agency Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Contractor License Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You need a Customs Bond or NVOCC Bond
Select an option
Customs Bond
Allows you to operate your import business and protects the public. You can check out our customs bond guide here
Read Our Guide
NVOCC Bond
Allows you to participate in packing, lading and transporting shipping containers directly with an ocean common carrier. You can check out our NVOCC bond guide here
Read Our Guide
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Freight Broker Bond (BMC - 84)
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Funeral Home Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Health Club Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need an Immigration Consultant Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need an Insurance Related Bond
Select an option
Insurance Broker Bond
Allows you to legally operate as an insurance broker and protects your customers. You can check out our insurance broker bond guide, which includes state requirements, bond costs and FAQ's
Read Our Guide
Public Adjuster Bond
Allows you to become a public adjuster and protects your clients. You can check out our public adjuster bond guide, which includes state requirements, bond costs and FAQ's.
Read Our Guide
Surplus lines broker bond
Allows you to operate as a surplus lines broker bond and protects your customers. You can check out our surplus lines broker bond guide, which includes state requirements, bond costs and FAQ's.
Read Our Guide
Title Agency Bond
Allows you to legally become a title agent and protects your clients. You can check out our title agency bond guide, which includes state requirements, bond costs and FAQ's.
Read Our Guide
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Lost Instrument Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Lottery Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Marijuana Surety Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Medicare/Medicaid (CMS & DMEPOS) Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Money Transmitter Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Mortgage Broker or Lender Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Private School Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Process Server Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Public Official Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Reclamation Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Sales Tax Bond (alcohol, tobacco, fuel, etc.)
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Small Loan Company Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Telemarketing Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Travel Agency Bond or ARC Bond
Select an option
Travel Agency Bond
Allows your travel agency collect travel booking funds (excluding airfare) and protects your clients. Read our travel agency bond guide to learn about state requirements, costs and more.
Read Our Guide
ARC Bond
Allows your travel agency to collect money for airfare and protects your customers. Read our ARC bond guide to learn about bond costs, FAQ's and more.
Read Our Guide
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Union/Wage & Welfare Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Utility Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Vehicle Title Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You need a commercial bond that didn't fall under one of our listed categories
Select an option
Search for a surety bond in our database
Back
You Need a Contract Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Fidelity Bond
Select an option
Get Your Instant Online Quote
(5 minutes)
Back
You Need a Court Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
You Need a Subdivision Bond
Select an option
Get a quick cost estimate
(30 seconds)
Back
Not Sure What Bond You Need?
Select an option
Read our guides to understand what type of surety bond you need
Search for a surety bond in our database
Back
Read our guides to understand what type of surety bond you need
Select an optionBack
'
Back