Renewal reminders, regulatory updates, new bond alerts, and educational guides.
Renewal deadlines, regulatory changes, and new bonds we are now writing.
April 15, 2026
If your Texas GDN license expires this year, your $25,000 motor vehicle dealer bond must be renewed and on file with TxDMV before your license renewal can be processed. Here is the timeline.
April 1, 2026
All Florida-licensed mortgage brokers must renew their NMLS license and surety bond by August 31. Miss the deadline and your license is automatically inactivated on September 1.
March 20, 2026
Senate Bill 1455 raised the CSLB contractor license bond from $25,000 to $40,000 effective January 1, 2027. Here is what licensed contractors and applicants need to do.
February 10, 2026
We have added instant online quoting for the Oregon CCB bond. Residential and commercial contractors can now apply, get approved, and download their bond in minutes.
January 22, 2026
A common source of license-renewal headaches: assuming your bond renewed because you paid the premium. The continuation certificate is the actual document the regulator needs.
Foundational guides to help you understand how surety bonds work.
Learn what surety bonds are, how the three-party relationship works, why bonds are required, and common examples of surety bonds in everyday business.
An overview of the main categories of surety bonds, including license and permit bonds, contract bonds, fidelity bonds, and court bonds.
Understand what determines surety bond pricing, typical premium ranges, and factors like credit score and bond amount that affect your rate.
Surety bonds and insurance are often confused. Learn the key differences between these two financial instruments and when each is required.
Bad credit does not automatically disqualify you from getting a surety bond. Learn about your options, what to expect, and tips for getting approved.
Understand fidelity bonds, how they differ from surety bonds, the types available, and which businesses need them to protect against employee dishonesty.
Compare bid bonds and performance bonds, learn when each is required, how costs differ, and how they work together in the construction bidding process.