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Types of Surety Bonds: Arizona Surety Bond Requirements
There are three types of Arizona surety bonding that can be required of you:
- License bonds needed for many professions such as contractors and auto dealers to operate legally.
- Contractor bonds for public construction projects.
- Court bonds required by the courts for various purposes.
It’s important you understand how surety bonds work and that you're responsible to pay claims in full. You can also read our guide to learn how to get bonded in Arizona.
Find Your Surety Bond
| Arizona Appraisal Management Company Bond | Board of Appraisals | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona APS Electric Service Bond | Arizona Public Service | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Bond for Utility Users | Corporation Commission | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Boxing Performance Bond | AZ State Boxing Commission | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Collection Agency Bond | Dept of Financial Institutions | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Contracted Fundraiser Bond | AZ Secretary of State | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Cosmetology School Bond | Arizona State Board of Cosmetology | Tempe | Apply |
| Arizona Credit Repair Services Bond | Arizona State Government Management Services Div. | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Department of Insurance Administrator Bond | State of Arizona | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Electronic Records Access Bond | Motor Vehicle Division | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Employment Agency Bond | The Industrial Commission of Arizona | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Escrow Agent Bond | Arizona Dept of Financial Institutions | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Financial Guarantee Bond | PrePass / HELP | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Health and Welfare Bond | Sheet Metal Workers' Local No. 49 JATC | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Health Care Card Provider Bond | State of Arizona, Department of Treasury | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Highway Department Defective Title Bond | Motor Vehicle Division | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona IFTA Bond | Motor Vehicle Division | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Insurance Broker Bond | Director of Insurance | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona License / Mobile Home Dealer Bond | State of Arizona, Office of Administration | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona License Bond | Arizona Corporate Commission | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Money Transmitter Application Bond | State Of Arizona | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Mortgage Banker Bond | Superintendent, Dept of Financial Institutions | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Mortgage Broker Bond | Dept of Financial Institutions | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Motor Fuel Supplier Bond | MOTOR CARRIER TAX & SERVICES (MVD) | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Payment of Utility Services Bond | City of Mesa, AZ | Mesa | Apply |
| Arizona Payment of Utility Services Bond | City of Mesa: Attention Credit Services | Mesa | Apply |
| Arizona Peddler's Permit Bond | City of Chandler | Chandler | Apply |
| Arizona Peddler, Solicitor, Canvasser or Transient Merchant Bond (Mesa, AZ) | City Of Mesa | Mesa | Apply |
| Arizona Prescription-Only Drug Wholesaler License Bond | Arizona State Board of Pharmacy | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Private Investigators License Bond | Arizona Dept of Public Safety | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Private Postsecondary Education Bond | Arizona State Board for Postsecondary Education | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Real Estate Salesperson's/Broker's License Bond | Department of Real Estate | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor License Bond | The Registrar of Contractors | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Right of Way Performance Bond | City of Phoenix | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Salt River Project Utility Deposit Bond | Salt River Project - Commercial Credit Dept. | Tempe | Apply |
| Arizona Service Company Bond | Department of Insurance | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Utility Deposit Bond | SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC | Benson | Apply |
| Arizona Taxpayer Bond for Contractor | Arizona Dept Of Revenue: Taxpayer Information | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Taxpayer Bond for Contractor 42-5006 | Arizona Department of Revenue | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Telecommunications Business License Bond | Arizona Corporation Commissions | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Telephone Solicitation Bond | Attorney General | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Title Service Bond | Dealer Licensing Unit, Motor Vehicle Division | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Utility Deposit Bond | Arizona Public Service | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Utility Service Payment Bond | Tucson Electric Power Company | Tucson | Apply |
| Arizona Utility Users Bond | Arizona Corporation Commission | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Vehicle Dealer Bond | Motor Vehicle Division | Phoenix | Apply |
| Arizona Vehicle Dealer Branch Location for Used Vehicles Bond | Motor Vehicle Division | Phoenix | Apply |
| Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) | FMCSA | N/A | Apply |
| Auto Dealer Bond (motor vehicle dealer bond) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Contractor License Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Mechanics Lien Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Customs Bond | CBP | N/A | Apply |
| Health Club Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Medicare/Medicaid Bond (DMEPOS) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Insurance Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Public Adjuster Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Surplus Lines Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Title Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Mortgage Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Mortgage Lender Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Vehicle Title Bond (bonded title) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Reclamation Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Alcohol/Liquor Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Brewers Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| CPEO Bond (Certified Professional Employer Organization) | IRS | N/A | Apply |
| Collection Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Fuel Tax Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Funeral Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Immigration Consultant Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Lottery Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Marijuana Surety Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Private School Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Process Server Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Public Official Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Money Transmitter Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Sales Tax Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Small Loan Companies Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Telemarketing Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Tobacco Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| ARC Bond | ARC | N/A | Apply |
| Travel Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Union Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Utility Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
| Business Service Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
| Employee Dishonesty Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
| Janitorial & Cleaning Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
| Financial Institution Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
| ERISA Bond | Employee Retirement Income Security Act | N/A | Apply |
| Bid Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
| Performance Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
| Payment Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
| Supply Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
| Maintenance Bond (Warranty Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
| Subdivision Bond | Varies | N/A | Apply |
| Bankruptcy Trustee Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
| Fiduciary Bond (Probate Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
| Guardian Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
| Injunction Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
| Receiver Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
| Supersedeas Bond (Appeal Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
| Replevin Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Getting License and Permit Bonds
Arizona requires license and permit bonds in order to get and file licenses/permits for many different lines of business. You can find the full list of license and permit bonds required by using our bond requirement search tool.
A commonly obtained license bond is the contractors license bond needed for general and specialty contractors, which is required by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Another license bond that’s often requested is the auto dealer dealer bond needed for dealers, and is required by the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Getting Construction Bonds for Jobs
Construction bonds such as bid bonds and performance bonds are needed to work on public construction projects. However, these are usually required by cities or municipalities as opposed to the state. You can learn more about what’s needed to get surety bonds for construction projects.
Getting Court Bonds in Arizona
Court bonds aren’t needed as often as the bonds mentioned above, but can be required by the courts if you need to appeal a court decision, become a legal guardian of a minor or operate as a fiduciary of an estate.
What Do Arizona Surety Bonds Cost?
Surety bonds generally cost 1-15% of the required bond amount. Costs vary significantly depending on the bond amount you need and your rate (which is the percentage of the full bond amount you must pay). You can get an instant estimate by using our bond premium calculator, or apply online to get a firm bond quote.
Can You Get Arizona Surety Bonds with Bad Credit?
It’s possible to get surety bonds with bad credit, but it will depend on the bond type you need and how severe your credit issues are. You can get approved for most license and permit bonds with bad credit. However, it is more difficult to get contract bonds with credit issues. You can also read the most frequently asked surety bond related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply, get approved online, submit the indemnity agreement, and pay for the bond online. Then we will ship the original bond to you using your preferred method of shipping.
Yes. We have exclusive programs that allow us to write these bonds, even if you have credit issues. You can apply and get a quote instantly.
Yes. Due to the large volume of bonds written, we provide the lowest rates possible. Apply on our website and receive an online approval instantly.
You need to contact the surety company's claims department and present proof that the claim is false.
No, many do not. You can view our full list of state bond requirements. It is also wise to contact your state directly to determine any requirements youm ust meet.