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Which Surety Bond in Washington, DC Do You Need?
There are three types of surety bonds that can be required of you:
- License and permit 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, which makes it important that you find a bond company that will defend you from claims.
Find Your Surety Bond
| District of Columbia Aggregators and Brokers Bond | DC Public Service Commission | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Auto Repossessor Bond | DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Promoter License Bond | Boxing And Wrestling Commission | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Charitable Games Division License and Financial Guaranty Bond | DC Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Check Casher Bond | DC Department of Insurance | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Consumer Goods Repair Dealers Bond | Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Electric Service Bond | Public Service Commission of District of Columbia | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Electrical Contractor Bond | Dept of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs- Buisness and Professional Licensing Administration | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Employer's Wage, Expense, Welfare, Pension, Annuity, Vacation and Industry Fund Payment Bond | International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craf | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Employment Agency Bond | DC Department of Consumers & Regulatory Affairs | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Employment Agency Bond | DC Department of Consumers & Regulatory Affairs | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Food Stamp Collateral Bond | US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia H-2 Farm Labor Contractor Bond | US Deptartment of Labor | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Health Spa Bond | Dept of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Home Care Organization Bond | DC Department of Health Care Finance | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Home Improvement Contractor Bond | Dept of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs- Buisness and Professional Licensing Administration | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Livestock Market Agencies, Dealers, & Packers Bond | US Department of Agriculture | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Master Electrician-Master Electrician Specialist Bond | Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Mortgage Broker Surety Bond | Dept of Insurance, Securities and Banking, Banking Bureau | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Mortgage Lender Bond | Dept of Ins., Securities & Banking | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Mortgage Lender Surety Bond | Dictrict of Columbia, Dept of Insurance | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond | Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia National Marine Fisheries Service Bond | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Natural Gas Broker Aggregator to Serve Retail Customers Bond | Public Service Commission | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Natural Gas Service Bond | Public Service Commission - District of Columbia | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Nonprofit Budget and Credit Counseling Agency Bond | Executive Office for United States Trustees | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Ocean Transportation Intermediary Bond (Freight Forwarder) | Federal Maritime Commission | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Ocean Transportation Intermediary Bond (NVOCC) | Federal Maritime Commission | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Property Broker's Excess Bond | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Public Insurance Adjusters Bond | Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Repair Dealer Bond | Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia REQUIRED OF LIVESTOCK MARKET AGENCIES, DEALERS, AND PACKERS Bond | US Dept of Agriculture | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Taxi Meter Business License Bond | District of Columbia Taxicab Commission | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Title Producer Bond | Government of the District of Columbia | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia US DOL Farm Contractor Bond | US Department of Labor | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia USPS Contract Unit Bond | United States Postal Service | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Voice-Data-Video National Agreement Bond | IBEW AFL-CIO | Washington | Apply |
| District of Columbia Wages & Fringe Benefits Bond | Intl Assoc of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers | Washington | 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
Washington, DC requires license and permit bonds in order to get and file licenses/permits for many different professions. You can find the full list of license and permit bonds required by using our bond requirement search tool.
Getting Contract Bonds for Jobs
Contract 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 Washington, DC
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 Washington, DC 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 surety bond quote.
Can You Get Bonded 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.