Indiana surety bonds. Clear pricing.

A surety bond is a three-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. Indiana requires different bonds for licensing, construction, and registration; find the one you need below with its requirements and costs.

Contractor Prequalification (Performance Plus)

A free surety prequalification through the Performance Plus program — no bond posted, no premium, just an underwriting file that speeds up the performance & payment bond you’ll need when you win the work. $0 to apply.

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ConstructionFree

Bid Bond

Required with most Indiana public bids. Completely free — consent of surety included, soft pull only.

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ConstructionFlat 3%

Performance & Payment Bond

Required for Indiana public works of $200K or more. One flat 3% rate for every contractor — projects up to $3M on credit alone.

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307 bonds in 8 families

The $100,000 bond the Indiana Board of Pharmacy requires of a wholesale legend drug distributor. From $1,000.

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The $5,000 subcontractor bond every sign contractor files with the City of West Lafayette Building Department before pulling a permit. $100 flat.

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The $25,000 vehicle merchandising bond every Indiana watercraft dealer files with the Secretary of State. $250 flat — a quick soft credit check may apply.

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Hospitality bonds in Indiana

2 bonds · from $500

TobaccoFrom $500

Non-Participating Tobacco Manufacturer Bond ($50,000)

The $50,000 surety bond a cigarette maker outside the Master Settlement Agreement posts with the Indiana Attorney General to be listed on the tobacco directory. From $500.

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TobaccoUnderwritten

Non-Participating Tobacco Manufacturer Bond (Other Bond Amount)

The Indiana Attorney General’s NPM bond for manufacturers whose yearly Indiana escrow obligation is above the $50,000 minimum — sized to that escrow figure. Quote on review.

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The deposit-in-lieu-of-cash bond WIN Energy REMC accepts to satisfy its electric-service deposit requirement, instead of a cash deposit held for the length of your account. Premiums cost 2% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.

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Recover personal property before judgment. Bond fixed by the court to the value of the property — underwritten and quoted on review.

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Fiduciary BondUnderwritten

Trustee 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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The $2,500 per-well plugging bond the Indiana DNR Division of Oil and Gas requires for a single oil or gas well under IC 14-37-6. $150 flat, soft pull only.

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Environmental$200

Waste Tire Transporter Bond ($10,000)

The $10,000 IDEM financial-assurance bond every Indiana waste tire transporter must post under IC 13-20-14. $200 flat, soft pull.

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Government bonds in Indiana

1 bond · from $100

PublicFrom $100

Public Official Bond (State Form SB-1)

The faithful-performance bond an Indiana public officer files on State Form SB-1, sized by statute to the office. From $100, soft pull only.

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291 of 307bonds priced on the page and issued the moment you pay, from $50

A-rated carriersWritten through Propeller Bonds, a managing general agency licensed in all 50 states; the executed bond is e-signed and delivered by email

NY DFS License # PC-1978982Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC. Prices on every page are the checkout prices; nothing is added at the application

FAQ

Common questions.

How many Indiana surety bonds does Light RFP write?307 bonds as of November 2026: licensing (74), construction (172), auto (12), hospitality (2), tax & financial (30), court (9), agriculture (7) and government (1). Each bond has its own page with the agency that requires it, the statute or ordinance behind it, the bond amount and the price.

What does a Indiana surety bond cost?Bid bonds are free. Performance and payment bonds are a flat 3% of the contract amount. 291 bonds are priced on the page, starting from $50; the page shows the price before you apply. 13 bonds are underwritten and quoted after a short review.

How fast is a Indiana surety bond issued?291 of the 307 bonds here are priced on the page and issue the moment you pay, with the e-signed bond delivered by email. Performance and payment bonds issue after a short underwriting review. 13 underwritten bonds come back from an underwriter in one to two business days.

Is there a credit check for a Indiana bond?It depends on the bond and the amount. Of the 307 bonds here, 137 bonds collect no credit information at the amount sold; 99 collect none up to a stated amount, with a soft pull above it; 55 run a soft pull, or ask for a Social Security number, for some or all applicants. The bond page states its own line, read from the carrier’s application form.

Which Indiana surety bond do I need?The agency that licenses, permits or contracts with you names the bond and its amount. Start with the family on this page: licensing (74), construction (172), auto (12), hospitality (2), tax & financial (30), court (9), agriculture (7) and government (1). The bond page names the agency it is filed with; if the bond you were asked for is not listed, search this page by the bond’s name or the agency’s name.

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