South Dakota 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. South Dakota requires different bonds for licensing, construction, and registration; find the one you need below with its requirements and costs.
Performance & 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 & applyBid Bond
Required with most SD public bids. Completely free — consent of surety included, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyMechanic 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 & applyMotor Vehicle Dealer Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 bond every new South Dakota motor vehicle dealer files with the Department of Revenue. $750 flat, soft pull only.
View bond details & applyNotary 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 $275 flat.
View bond details & applyAppeal / 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 & applyAppraisal Management Company Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 bond every South Dakota AMC files with the Department of Labor & Regulation to register. $750 flat.
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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $600 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. $300 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. $300 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. $300 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. $600 flat, soft pull.
View bond details & applyFranchisor Bond ($30,000)
The $30,000 franchise bond a South Dakota franchisor files with Securities Regulation, in lieu of escrowing franchise fees. $900 flat.
View bond details & applyGrain Buyer Bond
The South Dakota PUC grain buyer bond — $50,000 minimum, scaled to your purchases. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
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 & applyNotary Public Bond ($5,000)
The $5,000 surety bond every South Dakota notary files before being commissioned. $275 flat, no credit check.
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. $600 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. $300 flat.
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 & applyPromoter Bond
The South Dakota promoter / event surety, sized by whatever authority requires it. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyPublic Grain Warehouseman Bond
The South Dakota PUC public grain warehouseman bond, sized to your licensed storage capacity. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
View bond details & applyPublic Official Bond
The South Dakota official bond in the penal sum your office sets, under SDCL chapter 3-5. 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
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 & applyUsed Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond ($25,000)
The $25,000 bond every South Dakota motor vehicle dealer files with the Department of Revenue. $750 flat, soft pull only.
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. Flat 3%, $275 minimum.
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