North Dakota 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. North Dakota requires different bonds for licensing, construction, and registration; find the one you need below with its requirements and costs.

52 bonds in 7 families

Licensing bonds in North Dakota

16 bonds · from $50
Licensing$100

Notary Public Bond ($7,500)

The $7,500 four-year bond every North Dakota notary files with the Secretary of State. $100, issued instantly.

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Licensing$200

Public Adjuster Bond ($20,000)

The $20,000 licensing bond every North Dakota public adjuster must file with the Insurance Department. $200 flat.

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Franchise$250

Anytime Fitness Franchise Health Club Bond ($25,000)

The $25,000 bond Anytime Fitness requires of its North Dakota franchisees under the franchise agreement. $250 flat.

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Licensing$250

Appraisal Management Company Bond ($25,000)

The $25,000 registration bond every North Dakota appraisal management company files with the Appraiser Board. $250, issued instantly.

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City License$100

City of Bismarck Contractor License Bond ($5,000)

The $5,000 license bond the City of Bismarck requires to register as a contractor. $100 flat — no credit check.

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City License$100

City of Dickinson Contractor License Bond ($5,000)

The $5,000 license bond the City of Dickinson requires to register as a contractor. $100 flat — no credit check.

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City License$500

City of Fargo Excavator License Bond ($100,000)

The $100,000 excavator license bond the City of Fargo requires. $500 flat — a quick soft credit check may apply, never a hard inquiry.

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City License$125

City of Fargo Sidewalk Builder Bond ($25,000)

The $25,000 bond the City of Fargo requires of sidewalk builders. $125 flat — no credit check.

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City LicenseFrom $100

City of Fargo Tree Removal License Bond

The tree removal license bond the City of Fargo requires — you enter the amount the City sets. From $100.

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City License$100

City of Grand Forks Contractor License Bond ($5,000)

The $5,000 license bond the City of Grand Forks requires to register as a contractor. $100 flat — no credit check.

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City LicenseFrom $100

City of Jamestown Contractor License Bond

The contractor license bond the City of Jamestown requires — you enter the amount the City sets. From $100.

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City License$100

City of Mandan Contractor License Bond ($10,000)

The $10,000 license bond the City of Mandan requires to register as a contractor. $100 flat — no credit check.

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Licensing$50

Notary Public Bond ($7,500), No E&O

The plain $7,500 assurance every North Dakota notary files on SFN 19355 with the Secretary of State — bond only, no errors & omissions coverage. $50 flat for the full four-year commission.

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LicensingFrom $1,000

Professional Employer Organization Bond

The wage-based registration bond a North Dakota PEO files with the Secretary of State — at least $100,000. From $1,000, priced at the application.

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Charitable$300

Professional Fundraiser Bond ($20,000)

The $20,000 charitable-solicitation bond every North Dakota professional fundraiser files with the Secretary of State. $300, the same for every fundraiser.

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LicensingFrom $100

Third Party Administrator Bond

The bond a North Dakota third party administrator files with the Insurance Department — greater of $100,000 or 10% of administered coverages. Rates from $100.

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Construction bonds in North Dakota

7 bonds · free bid bond · 3% flat · from $100

Auto bonds in North Dakota

6 bonds · from $100

Tax & Financial bonds in North Dakota

9 bonds · from $100
Financial$250

Collection Agency Bond ($50,000)

The $50,000 bond every North Dakota collection agency licensee maintains under NDCC 13-05-04.1. 0.5% of the bond amount — $250 at checkout.

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Fidelity$300–$450

ERISA Fidelity Bond

The fidelity bond ERISA §412 requires of every plan fiduciary and everyone who handles 401(k), pension or welfare plan funds, on the carrier’s North Dakota form. $300 for a 3-year term at limits up to $150,000.

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FinancialFrom $100

Exempt Company (NMLS) Bond

The bond a company registers alongside its Exempt Company record on the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) with the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions. Premiums cost 0.5% of the bond amount, $100 minimum, and no credit check up to $250,000.

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SecuritiesFrom $100

Franchisor Bond

The capital-cushion bond the North Dakota Securities Department can require to approve a franchise registration. From $100, priced at the application.

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Financial$500

Money Broker Bond ($50,000)

The $50,000 surety bond North Dakota requires of every licensed money broker under NDCC 13-04.1-04.1. $500 flat.

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Financial$1,500

Money Transmitter Bond ($150,000)

The $150,000 penal-sum security a North Dakota money transmission licensee files with the Department of Financial Institutions through NMLS. $1,500 flat.

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FinancialFrom $100

Residential Mortgage Lender Bond

The bond every North Dakota residential mortgage lender maintains under NDCC 13-12-07, with a $50,000 statutory floor. 0.6% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.

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FinancialFrom $100

Residential Mortgage Loan Servicer Bond

The bond a North Dakota residential mortgage loan servicer posts in lieu of tangible net worth under NDCC 13-13-08. 0.6% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.

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TaxFrom $125

Sales and Use Tax Bond

The bond the ND Office of State Tax Commissioner can require to secure sales and use tax. Priced at 2% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum.

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Court bonds in North Dakota

7 bonds

Agriculture bonds in North Dakota

6 bonds · from $100

Government bonds in North Dakota

1 bond · from $100
42 of 52bonds 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
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FAQ

Common questions.

How many North Dakota surety bonds does Light RFP write?52 bonds as of November 2026: licensing (16), construction (7), auto (6), tax & financial (9), court (7), agriculture (6) 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 North Dakota surety bond cost?Bid bonds are free. Performance and payment bonds are a flat 3% of the contract amount. 42 bonds are priced on the page, starting from $50; the page shows the price before you apply. 7 bonds are underwritten and quoted after a short review.
How fast is a North Dakota surety bond issued?42 of the 52 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. 7 underwritten bonds come back from an underwriter in one to two business days.
Is there a credit check for a North Dakota bond?It depends on the bond and the amount. Of the 52 bonds here, 11 bonds collect no credit information at the amount sold; 11 collect none up to a stated amount, with a soft pull above it; 20 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 North Dakota 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 (16), construction (7), auto (6), tax & financial (9), court (7), agriculture (6) 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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