District of Columbia surety bonds.Flat pricing.
A surety bond is a third-party guarantee that you’ll meet a legal or contractual obligation. It protects the government agency or owner in the event of bankruptcy or non-performance. District of Columbia requires different bonds for licensing, construction, and registration; find the one you need below with its requirements and costs.
Performance & Payment Bond
Required for DC public works over $25K. One flat 3% rate for every contractor — projects up to $3M on credit alone.
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Required with most DC public bids. Completely free — consent of surety included, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyMechanic Lien Discharge Bond
Bond a mechanic's lien off your property under DC's lien law and keep the project — and your financing — moving.
View bond details & applyMotor Vehicle Dealer Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 bond every DC motor vehicle dealer files to be licensed. $750 flat, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyNotary Bond ($2,000) with E&O
The $2,000 notary assurance every DC notary files with the Office of the Secretary, bundled with E&O coverage. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyPublic Adjuster Bond ($20,000)
The $20,000 licensing bond every DC public insurance adjuster files with the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking. $600 flat.
View bond details & applyAppeal / Supersedeas Bond
Stays execution of a money judgment while you appeal. Penal sum set to the judgment — underwritten and quoted on review.
View bond details & applyAuto Repossession Business Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 bond a DC auto repossession business files with DLCP for its vehicular-services license. $750 flat, soft pull.
View bond details & applyAuto Repossessor Bond ($5,000)
The $5,000 bond every individual DC automobile repossessor files with DLCP to get licensed. $275 flat, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyBoxing and Wrestling Promoter Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 bond a DC combat-sports promoter posts for boxing, wrestling, and MMA events. $300 flat, no credit check.
View bond details & applyCharitable Game Bond
The DC bingo/raffle prize bond, sized to 15% above the value of your prizes. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyCondominium Warranty Bond
The declarant warranty security against structural defects under the DC Condominium Act. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyConsumer Goods Repair Dealer Bond ($2,000)
The $2,000 bond a DC consumer-goods repair dealer files with DLCP. $275 flat, no credit check.
View bond details & applyDigital Dispatch Service Bond
The DC digital dispatch service bond for vehicle-for-hire dispatchers, filed with DFHV. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyElectricity Supplier Integrity Bond ($50,000)
The $50,000 integrity bond a DC retail electricity supplier files with the Public Service Commission. $1,500 flat, soft pull.
View bond details & applyEmployment Agency Bond ($100,000)
The $100,000 bond DC requires of high-fee, high-volume employment agencies, filed with DLCP. $3,000 flat, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyEmployment Agency Bond ($50,000)
The $50,000 bond a DC employment agency files with DLCP for its employment-services license. $1,500 flat, no credit check.
View bond details & applyHealth Spa Bond
The DC health spa membership bond protecting prepaid dues under § 28-3817. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyHealth Spa Sales Bond
The DC consumer bond a health spa posts before making membership sales, under § 28-3817. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyHome Improvement Contractor Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 DLCP bond protecting DC homeowners against contractor judgment losses. Flat 3%, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyInjunction / TRO Bond
The security a DC court requires before a preliminary injunction or TRO issues. Amount set by the court — underwritten and quoted on review.
View bond details & applyInsurance Broker Bond ($20,000)
The $20,000 broker bond a DC insurance broker files with DISB. $600 flat, no credit check.
View bond details & applyLost Instrument Bond
Replace a lost cashier’s check, stock certificate, or note. Indemnifies the issuer — underwritten and quoted on review.
View bond details & applyLow Voltage Electrical Contractor Bond ($2,000)
The $2,000 DLCP bond for a DC low voltage electrical contractor under 17 DCMR § 210. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyLow Voltage Master Electrician Bond ($1,000)
The $1,000 bond for a low voltage designated master electrician under 17 DCMR § 210. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyNatural Gas Supplier Integrity Bond ($50,000)
The $50,000 integrity bond a DC retail natural gas supplier files with the Public Service Commission. $1,500 flat, soft pull.
View bond details & applyNotary Bond ($2,000)
The $2,000 notary bond a DC notary files with the Office of the Secretary. $275 minimum, no credit check.
View bond details & applyPlumbing and Gas Fitting Contractor Bond ($5,000)
The $5,000 DLCP bond a DC plumbing and gas fitting contractor files to be licensed. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyPlumbing and Gas Fitting Designated Master Bond ($5,000)
The $5,000 bond for the designated master plumber/gas fitter backing a DC contractor. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyPostsecondary Institution Agent Bond ($3,000)
The $3,000 per-agent bond a DC postsecondary enrollment representative files with HELC. $275 flat, no credit check.
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The HELC surety bond a DC postsecondary school posts, sized to enrollment and net tuition. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
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The institution bond a licensed DC postsecondary school files to protect student tuition. $1,500 flat, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyPrivate Detective Bond ($5,000)
The $5,000 bond behind a DC private detective agency license, with MPD Security Officers Management Branch sign-off. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyProbate / Fiduciary Bond
For a personal representative, guardian, or conservator. Amount set by the court to the size of the estate — underwritten and quoted on review.
View bond details & applyPublic Space / Right-of-Way Permit Bond
The DDOT bond guaranteeing restoration when you occupy or build in DC public space. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyReceiver Bond
For a court-appointed receiver, master, or referee. Sized to the assets in receivership — underwritten and quoted on review.
View bond details & applyRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractor Bond ($5,000)
The $5,000 trade bond a DC refrigeration and air conditioning contractor files with DLCP. $275 flat, no credit check.
View bond details & applyRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Designated Master Bond ($5,000)
The $5,000 bond for the designated master backing a DC refrigeration/A/C contractor. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyRegular Voltage Electrical Contractor Bond ($4,000)
The $4,000 electrical contractor bond filed with the DC Board of Industrial Trades under 17 DCMR § 210. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyRegular Voltage Master Electrician Bond ($2,000)
The $2,000 bond for a regular voltage designated master electrician under 17 DCMR § 210. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyReinsurance Intermediary Bond
The DC reinsurance intermediary bond filed with DISB, commonly $100,000. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyReplevin Bond
Recover personal property before judgment. Undertaking to abide the court’s judgment — underwritten and quoted on review.
View bond details & applySidewalk / Public Space Contractor Bond
The DDOT public-space permit bond a contractor posts to work in DC sidewalks, curbs, and public space. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyTitle Insurance Producer Bond
The financial-responsibility surety bond a DC title insurance producer files with DISB — at least $200,000. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyTrustee Bond
Faithful performance of a trustee’s duties when the court or trust requires bonding. Amount set by the court — underwritten and quoted on review.
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