Montana 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. Montana requires different bonds for licensing, construction, and registration; find the one you need below with its requirements and costs.
Performance & Payment Bond
Required for Montana public works over $50K. One flat 3% rate for every contractor — projects up to $3M on credit alone.
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Required with most Montana public bids. Completely free — consent of surety included, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyMechanic Lien Discharge Bond
Bond a construction lien off your property under MCA §71-3-551 and keep the project — and your financing — moving.
View bond details & applyMotor Vehicle Dealer Bond ($50,000)
The $50,000 bond Montana requires of dealers, brokers, wholesalers, and auto auctions. $1,500 flat, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyNotary Public Bond ($25,000)
The fixed $25,000 assurance every Montana notary files with the Secretary of State. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyPublic Adjuster Bond ($5,000)
The fixed $5,000 license bond every Montana public adjuster files with the CSI. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyAppeal / Supersedeas Bond
Stays execution of a money judgment while you appeal. Penal sum set by the judgment — underwritten and quoted on review.
View bond details & applyCertificate of Title Bond
The Montana bonded-title bond for owners with missing or defective proof of ownership. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyCity of Belgrade Right of Way Excavation Bond
The bond the City of Belgrade requires before you excavate in a city right-of-way — $4,000 or 125% of the work, whichever is greater. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyCity of Kalispell Contractor License Bond
The bond the City of Kalispell requires of a licensed contractor working within the city. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
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The bond the City of Kalispell requires before you cut into or excavate within a city street or right-of-way. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyCity of Livingston Street Opening Bond
The bond the City of Livingston requires before you open or cut into a city street or right-of-way. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyCity of Missoula Excavation Permit Bond ($20,000)
The fixed $20,000 bond the City of Missoula requires for an excavation permit in a city street or right-of-way. $600 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Red Lodge Transient Vendor Bond ($500)
The fixed $500 bond the City of Red Lodge requires of a transient or itinerant vendor. $275 minimum premium.
View bond details & applyCity of Whitefish Excavation Permit Bond ($5,000)
The fixed $5,000 bond the City of Whitefish requires for an excavation permit in a city street or right-of-way. $275 minimum premium.
View bond details & applyCommodity Dealer & Warehouse Bond
The combined Montana bond for an operator licensed as both a commodity dealer and a public warehouse. Flat 3%, soft pull.
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The Montana Department of Agriculture bond for licensed commodity (grain) dealers, $20,000 minimum. Flat 3%, soft pull.
View bond details & applyCommodity Warehouse Bond
The Montana public warehouse operator bond, sized by licensed storage capacity, $20,000 minimum. Flat 3%, soft pull.
View bond details & applyFlathead County Road Work Permit Bond
The bond Flathead County requires for an approach or road-work permit in a county road right-of-way. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyGasoline / Special Fuel Distributor Bond
The Montana gasoline / special fuel distributor bond filed with MDT, sized to your monthly fuel tax. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyInjunction / TRO Bond
The security a Montana court requires before a preliminary injunction or TRO issues. Amount set by the court — underwritten and quoted on review.
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 & applyMotorboat, Snowmobile & Off-Highway Vehicle Dealer Bond ($5,000)
The $5,000 dealer bond for sellers of motorboats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles. $275 flat, soft pull.
View bond details & applyMotorcycle & Quadricycle Dealer Bond ($15,000)
The reduced $15,000 dealer bond for sellers restricted to motorcycles and quadricycles. $450 flat, soft pull.
View bond details & applyNotary Public Bond ($25,000 + $10,000 E&O)
The four-year $25,000 notary bond Montana requires, packaged with $10,000 of E&O coverage. $750 flat.
View bond details & applyNursing Home Resident Trust Fund Bond
Protects residents’ personal funds when a Montana care facility holds them in trust. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyOil & Gas Individual Well Bond (Form 3)
The Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation well bond (Form 3), sized by well depth or whether you blanket-bond. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyPostsecondary Educational Institution Bond
The Montana Board of Regents student-protection bond for authorized postsecondary schools. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
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 & applyProfessional Employer Organization Bond
The PEO bond covering a sub-$50,000 net-worth deficiency for Department of Labor registration. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyPublic Official Bond
The faithful-performance bond an elected or appointed Montana officer files, in the amount the appointing authority sets. 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 & applyReplevin Bond
Recover personal property before judgment. Usually double the value of the goods — underwritten and quoted on review.
View bond details & applyTelemarketer / Seller Bond ($50,000)
The $50,000 bond every Montana telemarketer or seller files with the Department of Justice to register. $1,500 flat, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyTextbook Dealer Bond
The Superintendent of Public Instruction bond for licensed textbook dealers, set between $2,000 and $10,000. 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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