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Delaware appraisal management company bonds.
$200 flat.

Delaware requires every appraisal management company to file a fixed $20,000 bond with the Council on Real Estate Appraisers to register — ours is $200 flat, set by our carrier’s rate book for this bond. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit check.

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Required to register a DE appraisal management company with the Council on Real Estate Appraisers
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Fixed price, fixed amount — $20,000 bond, $200, no quote process
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Multi-year terms available — set it up once, forget it for up to 3 years
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Trusted by industry leaders
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
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McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
Price

How much does a Delaware appraisal management company bond cost?

$200 at the $20,000 amount, the same for every applicant.

How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Registration bonds are the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That is the application. No credit check.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Registration bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with your registration

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your Council on Real Estate Appraisers registration or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

An appraisal management company (AMC) is a third-party broker of appraisal services that sits between lenders and the appraisers who do the work. Delaware registers AMCs through the Council on Real Estate Appraisers under Title 24, Chapter 40, and conditions registration on a $20,000 surety bond.

The bond is a consumer-and-appraiser-protection guarantee: it's a three-party arrangement among you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Delaware (the obligee). If an AMC fails to pay appraisers for completed work or otherwise violates AMC law, a harmed party can recover against the bond up to $20,000.

The bond must stay active for the life of your registration. Let it lapse and your registration can be affected — so we track it and notify you 60 and 30 days out, keeping your $20,000 filing continuous.

Title 24, Chapter 40 (Council on Real Estate Appraisers)Delaware registers appraisal management companies through the Division of Professional Regulation, Council on Real Estate Appraisers, under Title 24, Chapter 40. Registration is conditioned on a $20,000 surety bond filed with the Council. Confirm the bond form and amount on your registration application.

You need this bond if you're

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Registering a DE appraisal management company with the Council on Real Estate Appraisers
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Renewing an AMC registration and your bond is expiring or your surety non-renewed
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A national AMC adding Delaware to the states where you operate
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Re-registering after a lapse that requires a fresh bond filing
After you buy

Claims, renewal, filing, and what sets the price.

If a claim is made

A claim comes from the party the bond protects, the obligee named on the form, when the duty the bond guarantees is not met.

The surety investigates and pays a valid claim, up to the $20,000 bond amount. You then repay the surety: a surety bond is a guarantee of your performance, not insurance for you.

Renewal and term

The premium covers a one-year term from the effective date you choose; a longer term is the same price per year, chosen at checkout.

Renew before the expiry date to keep the bond in force: the license, permit or contract it backs expects continuous coverage.

How to file it

File with your registration. Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your Council on Real Estate Appraisers registration or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

What sets the price

The premium is fixed at $200 at the $20,000 amount for every applicant: the carrier’s rate book prices this bond by the form, not by your credit or your business profile.

No credit check.

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields. No credit check.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Delaware AMC bond?The premium is $200 — set by our carrier’s rate book for this fixed $20,000 bond amount, the same for every AMC. The $20,000 is set by regulation, so there is no quote process.
Do I pay the $20,000?No. You pay $200. The $20,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
How fast will I have the bond?Registration bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase — many AMCs finish the application and have the bond in the same sitting.
Is there a credit check?No credit check: the application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly.
When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the registration. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your registration never lapses over a missed email.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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