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Types of Surety Bonds

Contract Bonds

These are bonds required for construction projects and guarantee that the contractor will complete the work according to the terms of the contract. Examples include bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds.

Commercial Bonds

These are bonds required for businesses for various purposes, such as obtaining licenses or permits, complying with regulations, and protecting against losses due to employee dishonesty. Examples include license and permit bonds, fidelity bonds, and public official bonds.

Environmental & Land Use Bonds

Environmental and land use surety bonds assure government agencies and stakeholders that specific environmental and land use requirements will be met. They are necessary for obtaining permits, licenses, or approvals for activities that impact the environment or involve land development.

Specialty Contractor Bonds

These bonds  for contractors who provide specialized services in various industries. These bonds serve as a financial guarantee that the contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

License & Permit Bonds

These bonds are typically required as a condition for obtaining certain licenses or permits to engage in specific business activities. The purpose of these bonds is to ensure that the bonded party will comply with the laws, regulations, and obligations associated with the license or permit.

Court & Fiduciary Bonds

Types of surety bonds that are typically associated with legal proceedings and the management of financial assets or obligations. These bonds provide a form of financial guarantee and protection for individuals or entities involved in legal matters or entrusted with the management of funds.


Contract Bonds

Bid Bonds

Guarantee that a contractor will accept a contract if they win the bid.

Performance Bonds

Guarantee that a contractor will complete a project according to the contract terms.

Payment Bonds

Guarantee that a contractor will pay subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers for work performed on a project.

Supply Bonds

Guarantee that a supplier will provide goods or materials as agreed upon in a contract with a buyer.

Maintenance Bonds

Guarantee that a contractor will maintain a completed construction project or provide repairs for a certain period of time after the project’s completion.

Subdivision Bonds

Guarantee that a developer will fulfill their obligations related to the completion of infrastructure and compliance with regulations in a subdivision development.

Site Improvement Bonds

Guarantees that a developer will complete site improvements, such as landscaping, parking, and drainage systems, in accordance with state and local regulations.

Commercial Bonds

Reclamation Bonds

Guarantee that the bonded entity will undertake and fund the necessary reclamation and rehabilitation activities to restore the land or site to its original or acceptable condition, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting against potential liabilities.

Decommissioning Bonds

Guarantee that the bonded entity will properly and safely dismantle, remove, and dispose of assets, equipment, or facilities in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, providing financial protection and assurance for the costs associated with decommissioning activities.

Solar Decommissioning Bonds

Guarantee that the bonded entity will cover the costs of safely removing, disposing, and restoring a solar energy facility at the end of its operational life, ensuring proper decommissioning and protecting against any potential environmental or financial risks.

VA Fiduciary Bonds

Ensure that individuals or organizations appointed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to manage veterans’ or dependents’ benefits will act ethically and compensate harmed parties if they fail to do so.

Customs Bonds

These are bonds required by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to guarantee payment of customs duties, taxes, and fees.

Utility Bonds

Ensure that utilities will pay for the use of public rights-of-way.

ERISA Bonds

Protect employee benefit plans from losses caused by fraud or dishonesty by plan administrators or fiduciaries.

Public Official Bonds

These are bonds required for elected or appointed government officials to ensure that they perform their duties honestly and ethically.

Lost Instrument Bonds

Replace lost or stolen securities, certificates of deposit, or other negotiable instruments.

Sales Tax Bonds

Guarantee that businesses will pay sales taxes to state and local governments.

Bankruptcy Trustee Bonds

Ensure that bankruptcy trustees will fulfill their duties ethically and in compliance with legal requirements, compensating creditors and beneficiaries for any damages incurred.

Patient Trust Bonds

Guarantee that healthcare providers handle patient funds held in trust appropriately and compensate harmed parties if they fail to do so.

Medicare / Medicaid Bonds

These bonds are required for healthcare providers to guarantee compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

Wage & Welfare Bonds

These bonds are required by labor unions to guarantee that employers will provide employee benefits, such as wages and healthcare, as required by collective bargaining agreements.

Waste Hauler Bonds

Guarantee that the waste hauling company will abide by all applicable laws and regulations, properly handle and dispose of waste materials in an appropriate location, and provide financial protection for any damages or liabilities arising from their waste hauling operations.

Janitorial Service Bonds

Guarantee that  a janitorial company will perform their cleaning services in a professional and satisfactory manner, protect against potential theft or damage, and provide financial coverage for any losses or damages incurred by the client as a result of their services.

Business Service Bonds

Guarantee that the bonded entity, such as a service provider or contractor, will faithfully and honestly perform their contracted services, protecting against potential financial losses caused by theft, fraud, or dishonesty committed by the bonded party or their employees during the course of business operations.

Cemetery Maintenance Bonds

Guarantee that  a cemetery operator or maintenance company will fulfill their obligations to maintain and care for cemetery grounds, ensuring the proper upkeep of burial sites, landscaping, and infrastructure while providing financial protection against any negligence or failure to perform maintenance duties.

Funeral Home Operator

Guarantee that  a funeral home operator or director will conduct their business ethically, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations, providing the agreed-upon funeral services with integrity, and offering financial protection against any potential mishandling of funds or failure to fulfill contractual obligations.

Self Insured Workers Compensation Bonds

Guarantee that the self-insured employer will fulfill their financial obligations and provide adequate coverage for workers’ compensation claims, ensuring that injured employees receive the necessary medical treatment, wage replacement, and benefits outlined by the workers’ compensation laws.


Environmental & Land Use Bonds

Reclamation Bond

Guarantee that the bonded entity will undertake and fund the necessary reclamation and rehabilitation activities to restore the land or site to its original or acceptable condition, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting against potential liabilities.

Solar Decommissioning Bond

Guarantee that the bonded entity will cover the costs of safely removing, disposing, and restoring a solar energy facility at the end of its operational life, ensuring proper decommissioning and protecting against any potential environmental or financial risks.

Decommissioning Bond

Guarantee that the bonded entity will properly and safely dismantle, remove, and dispose of assets, equipment, or facilities in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, providing financial protection and assurance for the costs associated with decommissioning activities.

Subdivision Bond

Guarantee that a developer will fulfill their obligations related to the completion of infrastructure and compliance with regulations in a subdivision development.

Site Improvement Bond

Guarantees that a developer will complete site improvements, such as landscaping, parking, and drainage systems, in accordance with state and local regulations.

Right-of-Way Bond

Ensures that businesses or individuals using public land for private purposes, such as utility installations or construction, restore the land to its original state after project completion.

Wetland Mitigation Bond

Guarantee that a developer or landowner will fulfill their obligations to mitigate and compensate for the loss or impact to wetland areas, ensuring the successful implementation of wetland restoration or creation projects and providing financial protection against any failure to meet regulatory requirements.

Waste Transfer Station Bond

Guarantee that a waste management facility will operate in compliance with environmental regulations, manage waste disposal and transportation responsibly, and provide financial protection against any potential damages or liabilities arising from the operation of the waste transfer station.

Oil & Gas Plugging & Abandonment

Known as a P-5 Bond in Texas, P&A bonds guarantee that an oil or gas operator will fulfill their obligations to properly plug and abandon oil or gas wells in accordance with regulatory standards, ensuring environmental protection and providing financial coverage for the costs associated with well closure and site remediation.

Sand & Gravel Mine Reclamation

Guarantee that a sand and gravel mine operator will undertake and fund the necessary reclamation activities to restore the mined land to its original or acceptable condition post-use, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing financial assurance for the costs associated with reclamation efforts.

Gold or Copper Mine Reclamation

Guarantee that  a mining company, will fulfill their obligations to reclaim and restore the land impacted by gold or copper mining operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and providing financial protection for the costs associated with site remediation and environmental restoration.


Specialty Contractor Bonds

Dredging Contract Bond

Guarantee that a dredging contractor will perform the dredging work according to the terms of the contract, completing the project as agreed, meeting specified standards, and providing financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to fulfill their contractual obligations.

Ambulance Service Contract Bond

Guarantee that  an ambulance service provider will comply with the terms of the contract, deliver timely and quality emergency medical services, maintain necessary certifications and licenses, and provide financial protection against any failure to meet contractual obligations or negligence in the provision of ambulance services.

Janitorial Service Bond

Guarantee a janitorial service provider will fulfill their contractual obligations to perform cleaning services, maintain professional standards, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages caused by the janitorial company’s failure to meet the agreed-upon terms or any negligence in the execution of their cleaning services.

Security Service Contract Bond

Guarantees that a security company will fulfill their contractual obligations to provide security services, adhere to industry standards and legal requirements, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages arising from the security company’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the provision of security services.

Mowing Service Contract Bond

Guarantees that a mowing or landscaping company will fulfill their contractual obligations to provide mowing services, maintain specified schedules and quality standards, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages caused by the company’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the provision of mowing services.

School Bus Service Contract Bond

Guarantees that  a school bus transportation provider will fulfill their contractual obligations to safely and reliably transport students to and from school, comply with regulations and safety standards, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the company’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the provision of school bus services.

Abatement Contract Bond

Guarantees that an abatement contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations to safely remove or mitigate hazardous materials, such as asbestos or lead, comply with environmental regulations, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the abatement work.

Remediation Contract Bond

Guarantees that a remediation contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations to conduct environmental remediation activities, such as soil or groundwater cleanup, comply with regulatory requirements, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the remediation work.

Solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Contract Bond

Guarantees that a solar energy contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations to design, procure materials, and construct a solar energy project, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and providing financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the solar project.

Design – Build Contract Bond

Guarantees that a design-build contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations to provide both the design and construction services for a project, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and regulations, and providing financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the design-build project.

Energy Efficiency Contract Bond

Guarantees that an energy efficiency contractor, will fulfill their contractual obligations to implement energy-efficient measures, achieve energy savings, and adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements, while providing financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the energy efficiency project.

Fiber Optic Installation Contract Bond

Guarantees that a contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations to install and maintain fiber optic infrastructure, adhere to industry standards and specifications, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the fiber optic installation project.

Military Transport Contract Bond

Guarantees that a transportation provider will fulfill their contractual obligations to safely and efficiently transport military personnel, equipment, or supplies, comply with military regulations and security protocols, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the company’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the provision of military transport services.

Lead Remediation Contract Bond

Guarantees that a lead abatement contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations to safely remove and mitigate lead-based hazards, comply with environmental regulations and safety standards, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the lead remediation work.

Soil Remediation Contract Bond

Guarantees that a soil remediation contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations to effectively clean and restore contaminated soil, comply with environmental regulations and remediation standards, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the soil remediation work.

Mold Remediation Contract Bond

Guarantees that a mold remediation contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations to safely remove and remediate mold contamination, comply with industry standards and regulatory guidelines, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the mold remediation work.

Superfund Site Remediation Contract Bond

Guarantees that a remediation contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations to clean up and remediate hazardous waste or pollution at a Superfund site, comply with environmental regulations and remediation standards, and provide financial protection for any losses or damages resulting from the contractor’s failure to meet the terms of the contract or any negligence in the execution of the Superfund site remediation work.


License & Permit Bonds

Right-of-Way Bond

Ensures that businesses or individuals using public land for private purposes, such as utility installations or construction, restore the land to its original state after project completion.

Wetland Mitigation Bond

Guarantee that a developer or landowner will fulfill their obligations to mitigate and compensate for the loss or impact to wetland areas, ensuring the successful implementation of wetland restoration or creation projects and providing financial protection against any failure to meet regulatory requirements.

Waste Transfer Station Bond

Guarantee that a waste management facility will operate in compliance with environmental regulations, manage waste disposal and transportation responsibly, and provide financial protection against any potential damages or liabilities arising from the operation of the waste transfer station.

Oil & Gas Plugging & Abandonment Bond

Known as a P-5 Bond in Texas, P&A bonds guarantee that an oil or gas operator will fulfill their obligations to properly plug and abandon oil or gas wells in accordance with regulatory standards, ensuring environmental protection and providing financial coverage for the costs associated with well closure and site remediation.

Contractor License Bond

Guarantee that licensed contractors will comply with state and local laws and regulations and fulfill their obligations to clients.

Notary Public Bond

These bonds guarantee that the bonded notary public will fulfill their duties ethically, honestly, and in accordance with the laws and regulations governing notarial acts.

Freight Broker Bond

Guarantee that freight brokers will operate ethically and fulfill their obligations to shippers and carriers.

Alcohol or Liquor Tax Bond

Ensure that businesses involved in the sale, production, or distribution of alcohol will pay taxes owed to the government.

Mortgage Broker Bond

Ensure that mortgage brokers will comply with state regulations and act ethically when assisting clients with mortgage loans.

Auto Dealer & Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond

Ensure that auto dealers comply with state regulations and laws when selling or leasing vehicles.

Insurance Broker Bond

Ensure that insurance brokers comply with state regulations and act ethically when selling insurance policies, protecting clients and the state from any damages incurred.

Auctioneer Bond

Guarantee that auctioneers conduct their business ethically and responsibly, and compensate bidders and sellers if they engage in fraudulent or illegal activities.

Bankruptcy Trustee Bond

Ensure that bankruptcy trustees will fulfill their duties ethically and in compliance with legal requirements, compensating creditors and beneficiaries for any damages incurred.

Fuel Tax Bond

Ensure that fuel sellers pay state and federal fuel taxes, compensating the state or government for any damages incurred if they fail to do so.

Detective or Private Investigator Bond

Guarantee that private investigators conduct their business legally and ethically, protecting clients and individuals’ rights from any damages incurred.

Lottery Bond

Guarantee that lottery retailers will pay for the sale of lottery tickets and the payment of prizes.

Travel Agency Bond

These bonds protect consumers from losses due to the bankruptcy or fraud of a travel agency.

Tobacco Tax Bond

Guarantee that businesses will pay taxes on tobacco products to state and local governments.

Title Agency Bond

Ensure that title agencies operate legally and ethically in real estate transactions, protecting buyers, sellers, and lenders from any damages incurred.

Process Server Bond

Guarantee that process servers will serve legal documents in accordance with regulations and compensate harmed parties if they fail to do so.

Professional Service Bond

Guarantee that professionals such as accountants, lawyers, or architects will perform their services according to professional standards.

Health Club Bond

Ensure that health clubs will operate ethically and fulfill their obligations to clients.

DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, & Supplies) Bond

Ensures that DMEPOS suppliers comply with Medicare regulations and guidelines.

Cannabis, Hemp, or Marijuana Bond

Ensures that marijuana businesses comply with state regulations and pay the required taxes and fees.

Outdoor Advertising Bond

Ensures that outdoor advertising companies comply with state and local regulations related to sign placement, maintenance, and removal.

Private School Bond

Ensures that private schools comply with state regulations, maintain financial stability, and fulfill their contractual obligations to students and their families.

PEO (Professional Employment Organization) Bond

Ensures that PEOs comply with state regulations, manage payroll taxes, and fulfill their contractual obligations to clients.

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Dealer Bond

Ensures that RV dealers comply with federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements, protecting consumers from fraud, misrepresentation, or unethical practices.

Mortgage Broker Bond

Ensures that mortgage brokers comply with state and federal regulations, protecting consumers from fraud, misrepresentation, or unethical practices.

Blue Sky Bond

Ensures that securities dealers and brokers comply with state securities regulations, protecting investors from fraud, misrepresentation, or unethical practices.

Plumbers License Bond

Ensures that plumbers comply with state and local regulations for plumbing work, protecting consumers from financial loss due to poor workmanship or incomplete projects.

Electricians License Bond

Ensures that electricians comply with state and local regulations for electrical work, protecting consumers from financial loss due to poor workmanship or incomplete projects.

Closure / Post-Closure Bond

Ensures that facility operators, such as landfill, hazardous waste, or industrial site operators, properly close their facilities and maintain them after closure in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations.


Court & Fiduciary Bonds

Appeal Bonds

Required by defendants who are appealing a judgment to stay the enforcement of the judgment while the appeal is pending.

Injunction Bonds

Required by plaintiffs seeking an injunction to protect the defendant from damages suffered if the injunction is wrongfully granted.

Attachment Bonds

Required by defendants to release property that has been seized by the court.

Probate Bonds

Required by administrators or executors of an estate to ensure proper handling of the assets and payment of debts and taxes.

Guardianship Bonds

Required by guardians of minors or incapacitated individuals to ensure proper care and management of the individual’s affairs.

Conservatorship Bonds

Required by conservators appointed by the court to manage the assets of an incapacitated individual.

Replevin Bonds

Required by plaintiffs seeking the return of personal property to ensure proper handling of the property during the litigation.

Supersedeas Bonds

Used to stay enforcement of a judgment during the appeal process.

Receiver Bonds

Guarantee that court-appointed receivers will manage assets in accordance with the court’s orders.

Executor Bond

A bond required by probate courts to ensure that an executor of an estate fulfills their duties faithfully and honestly.

Guardian Bond

A bond required by the court to ensure that a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person manages their assets and finances in their best interests

Trustee Bond

A bond required by a trust agreement to ensure that a trustee acts honestly and prudently in managing the assets of the trust.

Administrator Bond

A bond required by probate courts when there is no will and an administrator is appointed to manage the estate of a deceased person.

Conservator Bond

A bond required by the court to ensure that a conservator manages the finances and assets of an incapacitated person or minor in their best interests.

Estate Bond

Required for individuals appointed as executors or administrators of estates to protect the beneficiaries and creditors of the estate.