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Florida seller of travel bonds.
From $100.

Florida requires a seller of travel to post a bond as part of annual registration with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services under Fla. Stat. 559.929. Pricing is 1% of your bond amount, $100 minimum — enter the amount that applies to your business, and your exact price appears at the application.

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Required for FDACS seller of travel registration under Fla. Stat. 559.929
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Up to $25,000 standard ($50,000 with vacation certificates) — reduced amounts for smaller, established sellers
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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — the application collects no credit information at standard amounts
1% rate$100 minimumExactprice at the applicationNo SSNat standard amounts
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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
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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
How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard seller of travel bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with FDACS. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount your registration requires, and the effective date — at the standard amounts, that is the entire application.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

Most applications approve instantly — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review; if a credit check ever runs, it is a soft pull that never touches your score.

SAME DAY

File with FDACS

Submit the executed bond with your seller of travel registration. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists on them.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the seller of travel bond actually covers

Florida requires sellers of travel — businesses that offer prearranged travel, tourist-related services, or vacation certificates — to register annually with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and post security under Fla. Stat. 559.929. The bond protects consumers who pay for travel that is never delivered.

The standard amount is up to $25,000; a seller that offers vacation certificates posts up to $50,000. Established sellers — at least a year under the same ownership, with lower gross annual sales — may qualify for a reduced bond of $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 based on their sales tier.

The bond stands behind the consumer money you collect — if you fail to deliver and a customer is harmed, they can recover against it, and if the surety pays, you repay the surety. We issue the amount your registration requires, with pricing starting from $100; at the standard amounts the application collects no credit information.

Fla. Stat. 559.929 (Seller of Travel)Florida Statutes 559.926–559.939 require annual registration of sellers of travel, and Fla. Stat. 559.929 conditions registration on security — a surety bond of up to $25,000 (up to $50,000 for sellers offering vacation certificates), with reduced amounts of $10,000–$20,000 available to established sellers based on gross annual sales. Certified travel agencies and certain ARC/IATA members may be exempt — confirm your required amount with FDACS.

You need this bond if you are

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A travel agency or tour operator registering as a seller of travel in Florida
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Offering vacation certificates — which raises the security to up to $50,000
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Renewing your annual registration and refiling or renewing your bond
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An established seller qualifying for a reduced bond on lower gross sales

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount your registration requires — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file with FDACS.

Start the application →
FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Florida seller of travel bond?Pricing is 1% of your bond amount, $100 minimum. The bond amount itself is set by your registration — up to $25,000 standard, up to $50,000 if you offer vacation certificates, with reduced tiers for established sellers. Enter your figure and your exact price appears at the application.
Do I always need the full $25,000?Not necessarily. A seller operating at least a year under the same ownership with lower gross annual sales may qualify for a reduced bond — $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 depending on the sales tier. Confirm your amount with FDACS and enter it.
Is there a credit check?At the standard amounts the application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly. Larger bond amounts add a credit-consent step on the form; if a check ever runs, it is a soft pull that never affects your credit score.
What does the bond protect against?It protects consumers who pay for travel or vacation certificates you fail to deliver. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety — it is not insurance for you, it is a guarantee that backs your registration.
Am I exempt?Some sellers are exempt — for example, certain certified travel agencies or qualifying ARC/IATA members. Exemptions are specific; check your status with FDACS, and if you still need a bond, send us the amount and we'll issue it.
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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