Contractor license bonds (CSLB $25,000), freight-broker BMC-84, DMV, notary and city permit bonds. Fast quotes and same-day issue. Мы говорим по-русски.
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Best when the bond is unusual, you need a bid or performance bond for a project, your credit has had problems, or you want someone to make sure the bond matches exactly what the licensing agency asked for. Call or send us the bond form — we quote it, issue it and send you the bond.
Pick your state, find your bond, answer a few questions and see your price. Most license and permit bonds can be paid for and downloaded right away; some need a short underwriting review first. The application is run by our surety partner BondExchange and your bond is placed through CoverToday. Online in the states where CoverToday is licensed — AZ, CA, CO, IL, NV, NC, OH, SC and TX — plus the federal freight broker bond (BMC-84).
BondExchange is the surety platform CoverToday places bonds through, and we earn a commission on bonds purchased through this link. Buying online means you skip our review — call us first if you are not sure which bond or bond amount your license requires. Approval and price depend on the bond and your credit. Independent broker — coverage, eligibility, price and availability vary by carrier and policy and may not be available to everyone. (310) 299-5555 · covertoday.com/quote
A surety bond is a three-party guarantee that you’ll follow the rules of your license or contract — it protects your customers and the agency that licenses you, not you. We place the full range: contractor license bonds, freight-broker BMC-84, auto-dealer and DMV bonds, notary, janitorial and city/permit bonds. Most are quick to issue, so you can get a quote and your bond document the same day.
California’s CSLB requires a $25,000 contractor license bond to activate or renew your license.
The $75,000 FMCSA bond required to operate as a freight broker or forwarder.
Motor-vehicle dealer and other DMV-required bonds.
City and county business-license and permit bonds (janitorial, etc.).
Notary public bonds and other small commercial bonds.
You don’t pay the full bond amount — you pay a premium, usually a small percentage of the bond based on your credit. A California $25,000 contractor license bond often runs about $100–$400 per year for good credit. A $75,000 freight-broker BMC-84 typically costs around $900–$3,750 per year depending on credit and experience. Most bonds are quick to issue, so you get an exact price and your bond document the same day.
Figures are general market ranges — your exact rate depends on your profile. Call (310) 299-5555 for a free, no-obligation quote.
California licensed contractors must carry a $25,000 CSLB license bond to hold an active license. Freight brokers and forwarders need a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond before the FMCSA grants authority. Auto dealers, notaries, and many city/county business licenses require their own permit bonds. If a license, the state, or a contract asks for a bond, we can place it — usually the same day.
Bond type and amount (e.g. CSLB $25,000 or BMC-84 $75,000).
Most bonds are priced instantly from your basic info and credit.
We issue and file your bond — often the same day, handled under CoverToday.
You pay a premium, not the full bond. A CA $25,000 contractor bond is often ~$100–$400/year; a $75,000 BMC-84 freight broker bond ~$900–$3,750/year, depending on credit.
California’s CSLB requires a $25,000 license bond to activate or renew a contractor license. It protects consumers, not the contractor.
The BMC-84, a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond required before your broker authority is granted. We can issue it online.
Most license and permit bonds issue quickly — we can get you a quote and your bond document the same day.
It can — premium is partly based on credit — but we work with multiple markets to find an approval and a fair rate.
No. Insurance protects you; a surety bond guarantees your obligation to others. Many businesses need both.
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