Vermont 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. Vermont 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 Vermont public bids. Completely free — consent of surety included, soft pull only.

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ConstructionFlat 3%

Performance & Payment Bond

Required on Vermont public works over $100K. One flat 3% rate for every contractor — projects up to $3M on credit alone.

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29 bonds in 6 families

Licensing bonds in Vermont

5 bonds · from $100

Franchise$250

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

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

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LicensingFrom $1,000

Employee Leasing Company Bond

The Department of Labor financial-security bond for a registered Vermont employee leasing company (PEO). Premiums cost 1% of the bond amount. No credit check up to $50,000. Most applications approve instantly.

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InsuranceFrom $100

Life Settlement Provider Bond

The bond a life settlement provider files with the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation under 8 V.S.A. § 3836. Premiums cost 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. No credit check up to $50,000.

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Consumer Protection$100

Registered Data Broker Bond ($20,000)

The $20,000 bond Vermont requires of every data broker from January 1, 2027, filed with its Secretary of State registration under 9 V.S.A. § 2446. $100 flat.

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InsuranceFrom $250

Service Contract Provider Bond

The financial-stability bond a registered service contract provider files with the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation under 8 V.S.A. § 4249. Premiums cost 1% of the bond amount.

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Construction bonds in Vermont

5 bonds · free bid bond · 3% flat · from $200

ConstructionFlat 2%

Mechanic Lien Discharge Bond

Clear a Vermont construction lien off your property by posting substitute security with the court, and keep the project — and your financing — moving.

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Contractor$1,000

Home Improvement Contractor Bond ($50,000)

The $50,000 home improvement bond a Vermont homeowner, general contractor, lender, or town permit office asks of a residential contractor. $1,000 flat.

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PermitFrom $200

Town of Hartford Excavation Permit Bond

The two-year permit bond the Town of Hartford (White River Junction) requires before you dig in a Town highway right-of-way, guaranteeing you restore the road. Public Works sets the amount per project. Premiums cost 2% of the bond amount.

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Auto bonds in Vermont

2 bonds · from $100

AutoFrom $100

Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond

The $20,000–$35,000 bond every Vermont motor vehicle dealer files with the DMV, sized to your prior-year sales. From $100, soft pull only.

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AutoFrom $100

Motor Vehicle / Vessel Title Bond

The Vermont DMV bonded-title bond for a vehicle, vessel, or trailer with missing or defective proof of ownership. Premiums cost 0.9% of the bond amount, $100 minimum, and no credit check up to $100,000.

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Tax & Financial bonds in Vermont

9 bonds · from $100

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 Vermont form. $300 for a 3-year term at limits up to $150,000.

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TaxFrom $100

Fuel Tax Bond

The Vermont DMV fuel tax bond for diesel and motor fuel distributors, sized to your estimated tax liability. From $100.

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FinancialFrom $300

Lender License Bond

The volume-tiered $50,000–$150,000 bond a Vermont licensed lender files under 8 V.S.A. § 2203. 0.6% of the bond amount.

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FinancialFrom $500

Litigation Funding Company Bond

The financial-stability bond a consumer litigation funding company files with the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation under 8 V.S.A. § 2252. Premiums cost 1% of the bond amount. The application includes a credit consent for a soft pull only.

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FinancialFrom $100

Loan Servicer License Bond ($100,000)

The $100,000 bond a Vermont loan servicer files under 8 V.S.A. § 2903 before DFR issues the license. 0.6% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.

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FinancialFrom $150

Loan Solicitation License Bond

The bond a Vermont loan solicitation company maintains under 8 V.S.A. § 2203 to hold its DFR license. 0.6% of the bond amount.

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FinancialFrom $1,000

Money Transmitter License Bond

The security a Vermont money transmission licensee maintains under 8 V.S.A. § 2541, starting at $100,000. 1% of the bond amount.

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FinancialFrom $150

Mortgage Broker License Bond

The volume-tiered $25,000–$100,000 bond a Vermont mortgage broker files under 8 V.S.A. § 2203. 0.6% of the bond amount.

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TaxFrom $100

Rental Company Tax Bond

The short-term vehicle rental tax bond the Vermont Commissioner of Taxes can require of a rental company under 32 V.S.A. chapter 219. Premiums cost 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum, and no credit check up to $25,000.

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Court bonds in Vermont

7 bonds

Court BondUnderwritten

Appeal / Supersedeas Bond

Stays enforcement of a money judgment while you appeal. Penal sum set by the judgment — underwritten and quoted on review.

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Court BondUnderwritten

Injunction / TRO Bond

The security a Vermont court requires before an injunction issues. Amount set by the court — underwritten and quoted on review.

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Court BondUnderwritten

Lost Instrument Bond

Replace a lost cashier’s check, stock certificate, or note. Indemnifies the issuer — underwritten and quoted on review.

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Fiduciary BondUnderwritten

Probate / Fiduciary Bond

For an executor, administrator, guardian, or conservator. Amount set by the Probate Division to the size of the estate — underwritten and quoted on review.

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Fiduciary BondUnderwritten

Receiver Bond

For a court-appointed receiver, master, or referee. Sized to the assets in receivership — underwritten and quoted on review.

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Court BondUnderwritten

Replevin Bond

Recovery-of-property undertaking to retake personal property before judgment. Double the value of the goods — 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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Government bonds in Vermont

1 bond · from $100

PublicFrom $100

Public Official Bond

The faithful-performance bond a Vermont town requires of its treasurer, collector of taxes, or other officers under 24 V.S.A. § 832. Premiums cost 0.35% of the bond amount, $100 minimum, verified via a soft pull that never affects your score.

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19 of 29bonds priced on the page and issued the moment you pay, from $100

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 Vermont surety bonds does Light RFP write?29 bonds as of November 2026: licensing (5), construction (5), auto (2), tax & financial (9), court (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 Vermont surety bond cost?Bid bonds are free. Performance and payment bonds are a flat 3% of the contract amount. 19 bonds are priced on the page, starting from $100; the page shows the price before you apply. 7 bonds are underwritten and quoted after a short review.

How fast is a Vermont surety bond issued?19 of the 29 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 Vermont bond?It depends on the bond and the amount. Of the 29 bonds here, 2 bonds collect no credit information at the amount sold; 10 collect none up to a stated amount, with a soft pull above it; 6 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 Vermont 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 (5), construction (5), auto (2), tax & financial (9), court (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.