South 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. South Dakota 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.
View bond details & applyBid Bond
Required with most SD public bids. Completely free — consent of surety included, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyPerformance & Payment Bond
Required for SD public works over $50K. One flat 3% rate for every contractor — projects up to $3M on credit alone.
View bond details & applyLicensing bonds in South Dakota
Notary Public Bond ($5,000)
South Dakota dropped the notary bond mandate on July 1, 2025. If you or your employer still want the $5,000 bond, it is $75 flat.
View bond details & applyAnytime Fitness Franchise Health Club Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 compliance bond an Anytime Fitness franchise location in South Dakota files to document prepaid-membership security. $250 flat.
View bond details & applyAppraisal Management Company Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 bond every South Dakota AMC files with the Department of Labor & Regulation to register. $275 flat.
View bond details & applyDiscount Medical Plan Organization Bond ($20,000)
The $20,000 bond a South Dakota discount medical plan organization files with the Division of Insurance. $400 flat, soft pull.
View bond details & applyPaid Solicitor Bond — Collection of Contributions ($20,000)
The $20,000 charitable solicitor bond for paid solicitors who collect or access contributions, under SDCL 37-30-5. $300 flat.
View bond details & applyPaid Solicitor Bond — No Collection of Contributions ($10,000)
The $10,000 charitable solicitor bond for paid solicitors who don’t handle contributions, under SDCL 37-30-5. $150 flat.
View bond details & applyPromoter Bond
The South Dakota promoter / event surety, sized by whatever authority requires it. From $100.
View bond details & applySurplus Lines Broker Bond ($2,000)
The $2,000 bond every resident South Dakota surplus line broker files with the Division of Insurance under SDCL 58-32-10.1. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyWholesale Drug Distributor Bond ($100,000)
The $100,000 bond SDCL 36-11A-31 requires of every wholesale drug distributor applying for a South Dakota Board of Pharmacy license. $1,000 flat.
View bond details & applyConstruction bonds in South Dakota
Mechanic Lien Discharge Bond
Bond a mechanic's lien off your property under South Dakota law and keep the project — and your financing — moving.
View bond details & applyCity of Brandon Contractor License Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 compliance bond every City of Brandon building contractor files with the Department of Building Services. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Class B Electrical Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every Class B electrical contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Commercial Building Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 compliance bond Sioux Falls Building Services requires of commercial building contractors. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Electrical Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every electrical contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Fire Alarm Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every fire alarm contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Fireplace Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every fireplace contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Landscape Irrigation Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every landscape irrigation contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Manufactured & Mobile Home Plumbing Installation Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every manufactured & mobile home plumbing installer files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Mechanical Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every mechanical contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Plumbing Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every plumbing contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Refrigeration Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every refrigeration contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Residential Building Contractor Bond ($20,000)
The $20,000 license bond every residential building contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Right-of-Way Project Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 project-specific bond for facilities/utilities work in the City of Sioux Falls right of way. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Sign & Outdoor Advertising Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every sign & outdoor advertising contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyCity of Sioux Falls Sign Wiring Contractor Bond ($10,000)
The $10,000 license bond every sign wiring contractor files with the City of Sioux Falls. $100 flat.
View bond details & applyAuto bonds in South Dakota
Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 bond every new South Dakota motor vehicle dealer files with the Department of Revenue. $175 flat, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyUsed Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 bond every South Dakota motor vehicle dealer files with the Department of Revenue. $187.50 flat, soft pull only.
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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 South Dakota form. $300 for a 3-year term at limits up to $150,000.
View bond details & applyFranchisor Bond ($30,000)
A $30,000 franchisor bond that South Dakota Securities Regulation may allow in lieu of escrowing franchise fees. $150 flat.
View bond details & applyMoney Lender Bond
The SDCL 54-4-42 bond a South Dakota money lender files with its license application at the Division of Banking. 0.6% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.
View bond details & applyMoney Transmitter Bond ($100,000)
The security a South Dakota money transmission licensee maintains under SDCL 51A-17-100, from $100,000. $1,000 flat.
View bond details & applyMortgage Broker Bond
The volume-sized SDCL 54-14-24 bond a South Dakota mortgage broker files through NMLS, from $25,000. 0.6% of the bond amount.
View bond details & applyMortgage Lender Bond
The volume-sized SDCL 54-14-24 bond a South Dakota mortgage lender maintains at all times, from $25,000. 0.6% of the bond amount.
View bond details & applyWatertown Municipal Utilities Deposit Bond
The surety bond Watertown Municipal Utilities accepts in lieu of a cash deposit for water, gas & electric service. From $100.
View bond details & applyCourt bonds in South Dakota
Appeal / Supersedeas Bond
Stays enforcement of a money judgment while you appeal. Penal sum set by the judgment — underwritten and quoted on review.
View bond details & applyInjunction / TRO Bond
The undertaking a South Dakota court requires before an injunction 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 & applyProbate / Fiduciary Bond
For a personal representative, guardian, or conservator. Amount set by the court — underwritten and quoted on review.
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
Claim-and-delivery undertaking to retake personal property. Double the value of the goods — underwritten and quoted on review.
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.
View bond details & applyAgriculture bonds in South Dakota
Grain Buyer Bond
The South Dakota PUC grain buyer bond — $50,000 minimum, scaled to your purchases. From $250.
View bond details & applyPublic Grain Warehouseman Bond
The South Dakota PUC public grain warehouseman bond, sized to your licensed storage capacity. From $100.
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