Florida professional solicitor bonds.
$750 flat.

Florida requires every professional solicitor to file a $50,000 bond with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services when registering to raise funds for charity — Fla. Stat. § 496.410. Ours is $750 flat, set by our carrier's rate book for this bond. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required at registration or renewal as a professional solicitor — Fla. Stat. § 496.410

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $50,000 bond, $750, no quote process

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Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

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

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section, no follow-up scavenger hunt.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

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

SAME DAY

File with FDACS

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your FDACS professional solicitor registration. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

A professional solicitor is someone paid to raise charitable contributions on a charity's behalf. Florida wants a $50,000 financial backstop standing behind that work — the bond is payable to the state and to anyone harmed by a violation of Florida's charitable solicitation law.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Florida together with harmed donors and charities (the protected parties). If a solicitor violates §§496.401–496.424 — the Solicitation of Funds Act — a harmed party can recover against the bond, up to an all-time aggregate of $50,000.

The bond must stay in effect as long as your registration is. Let it lapse and your registration is no longer in good standing — so we track it and notify you 60 and 30 days out, keeping your $50,000 filing continuous.

Fla. Stat. § 496.410Florida Statutes § 496.410 requires a professional solicitor, at the time of registration or renewal, to file with and have approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services a $50,000 bond on which the solicitor is the principal obligor. The bond is payable to the state and to any person with a cause of action arising from a violation of §§496.401–496.424, with the surety's all-time aggregate liability capped at $50,000. It may take the form of a rider to a larger blanket liability bond.

You need this bond if you're

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Registering as a FL professional solicitor — the bond is filed with your registration

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Renewing your registration and your bond is expiring or your surety non-renewed

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A fundraising firm paid to solicit contributions on a charity’s behalf in Florida

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An out-of-state solicitor registering to run a Florida charitable campaign

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this bond doesn't have one.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Florida professional solicitor bond?The premium is $750 — set by our carrier for this fixed $50,000 bond, the same for every solicitor. The $50,000 is set by Fla. Stat. § 496.410, so there is no quote process.

Do I pay the $50,000?No. You pay $750. The $50,000 is the surety's all-time aggregate liability if valid claims are made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) requires it as a condition of registering as a professional solicitor under §§496.401–496.424. No active bond, no good-standing registration.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — there's no credit section to fill out. Most of these approve instantly.

When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as your registration is in effect. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available.

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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