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Which Surety Bond in Massachusetts Do You Need?
There are three types of Massachusetts surety bonding that can be required of you:
- License and permit bonds needed for many professions such as auto dealers and mortgage brokers 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 crucial to find a bond company that will defend you from claims.
Find Your Surety Bond
| Massachusetts Auctioneer Bond | Deputy Director | Boston | Apply |
| Massachusetts Auto Repair Shop Bond | Commonwealth of MA - Div of Standards | Boston | Apply |
| Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetologists School Bond | Massachusetts Board of Cosmetology | Boston | Apply |
| Massachusetts Board Of Registration Of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons School Bond | MA Real Estate Board | Boston | Apply |
| Massachusetts Bond for Liquor License | Commonwealth of Massachusetts ABCC | Boston | Apply |
| Massachusetts Bond for Professional Solicitors and Commerical Co-Venturers | The Commonwealth of MA - Office of the Attorney General | Boston | Apply |
Getting License and Permit Bonds
Massachusetts requires license and permit bonds in order to get and file licenses/permits for many different lines of business. You can find a full list of license and permit bonds required by using our bond requirement search tool.
Getting Contract Bonds for Jobs
Contractor 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 jobs.
Getting Court Bonds in Massachusetts
Court bonds aren’t needed as often as the other 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 Massachusetts Surety Bonds Cost?
Surety bonds generally cost 1-15% of the required bond amount. Surety bond 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 Surety Bonds in Massachusetts 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 credit issues. However, it is more difficult to get contract bonds with bad credit. 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.