License & Permit Bonds in California

In-Depth Bond Guides for CA

Browse all 62 surety bonds available in California. Use the search box to filter by bond type, agency, or city, then click "Get This Bond" to start your application.

Bond TypeBond AmountAction
$15,000 Traffic Violator School Owner BondVaries
1 Year Tax Preparer's Bond (CA) ($25.00)Varies
2 Year Tax Preparer's Bond (CA) ($35.00)Varies
3 Year Tax Preparer's Bond (CA) ($50.00)Varies
4 Year Tax Preparer's Bond (CA) ($64.00)Varies
5 Year Tax Preparer's Bond (CA) ($80.00)Varies
Auto Dealer Bond$50,000Get This Bond
Bond of Bail AgentVaries
Bond of Bail Fugitive Recovery Agent Bounty HunterVaries
Bond Of Escrow LicenseeVaries
Bond of Legal Custodian (Dept of Veterans Affairs) Required of Veteran (VA) Appointed FiduciaryVaries
Cannabis BondVariesGet This Bond
City of Danville, CA - Tree Preservation BondVaries
City of Roseville, CA - Faithful Performance Bond (Tree Retention and Preservation)Varies
Collection Agency Bond$10,000Get This Bond
Contractor License Bond (1 to 3 Year Term)$25,000
Contractor's License Bond of Qualifying Individual (electronically filed with the CSLB)$25,000
Defective/Certificate of Title BondVaries
Defective/Certificate of Title Bond (Mobile Home)Varies
Dishonesty Bond (Fidelity Bond) for 1 YearVaries
Dishonesty Bond (Fidelity Bond) for 3 Years (CA)Varies
Employment Agency BondVaries
ERISA Bond for 1 YearVaries
ERISA Bond for 3 Years - includes Inflation GuardVaries
Escrow Agent BondVariesGet This Bond
Guide License BondVaries
Health Club BondVariesGet This Bond
Home Improvement Bond$12,500Get This Bond
HSTS Performance BondVaries
Immigration Consultant Bond$100,000Get This Bond
Insurance Adjuster ($2,000) BondVaries
Insurance Broker's BondVaries
Janitorial Bond for 1 YearVaries
Janitorial Bond for 3 Years (CA)Varies
Money Transmitter BondVariesGet This Bond
Mortgage Broker Bond$25,000–$200,000Get This Bond
Motor Vehicle Dealer BondVaries
Notary BondVaries
Nurses Registry Bond Nurse RegistryVaries
Performance BondVaries
Pest Control BondVaries
Process Server BondVaries
Professional Club and Promoter's BondVaries
Public Official Bond - for an Individual - Continuous Until CancelledVaries
Public Official Bond - for an Individual - Fixed ExpirationVaries
Registration Service BondVaries
Registry Of Charitable Trusts Surety Bond Form - Commercial FundraiserVaries
Residents Trust Fund Bond (Residential Care Facility) Health and Human Services Agency BondVaries
Southern California Gas Company Utility BondVaries
Southwest Gas Corporation Utility Bond (California)Varies
Street Excavation BondVaries
Surety Bond Auctioneer/Auction CompanyVaries
Surety Bond Of Deferred Deposit Transaction Law LicenseeVaries
Surplus Lines Broker Bond$50,000Get This Bond
Talent Agency BondVaries
Tax Preparer Bond$5,000Get This Bond
Title BondVariesGet This Bond
Underwritten Title Company BondVaries
Utility Deposit BondVaries
Vehicle Verifier BondVaries
Waste Tire Hauler BondVaries
Yacht and Ship Broker BondVaries

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How Surety Bond Pricing Works in California

The cost of a surety bond in California depends on the bond amount required and the applicant's credit profile. Most license and permit bonds cost between 1% and 5% of the bond amount annually for applicants with good credit.

For example, a $25,000 bond may cost as little as $250 to $1,250 per year. Applicants with credit challenges may pay higher premiums but can still qualify for most bonds.

What You Need to Apply

Most applications are processed within 24 hours. Many bonds can be approved instantly with no credit check required for smaller bond amounts.

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You do not need a local office to get bonded. We issue California surety bonds online and by mail, so you can apply from anywhere in the state and get your bond fast. Most bonds are quoted in minutes.

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