Lance Surety Bonds can provide every type of California surety bond, according to your needs. We write only high-quality surety bonds provided by A-rated and T-listed surety bond companies. We have extensive industry experience, especially with requirements for getting bonded in the state of California.
Our rates for California surety bonds are among the lowest in the industry. Even if your credit score is low, we have a program for applicants with bad credit.
To find out more about how much surety bonds cost, types of surety bonds in California, and how to get bonded, read on below.
Questions about Surety Bonds in California
How Much Does a Surety Bond Cost in California?
The cost of your surety bond in California largely depends on the type of bond you need. Is it a license bond or a contract bond? Some bonds have fixed amounts throughout the country, while others’ cost depends on state requirements and on each individual case.
In almost all cases, the total amount of a California surety bond is not equal to its cost. The cost of your surety bond is the premium, which is the amount you have to pay to obtain the bond. The premium is always a fraction of the total amount of the bond.
The rate of your premium depends on a number of factors, with personal credit score being the most important among them. The higher your credit score, the lower the rate of your premium will be. Applicants with good credit scores typically receive quotes on their premiums at standard market rates, which range between 1%-4% of the total amount of their California surety bond.
Other factors taken into account when determining the rate of your premium are your industry experience, and your personal and business financials. Make sure to check out our surety bond cost page to find out more about how surety bond cost is determined.
California Bad Credit Surety Bonds Program
If your credit score is less than perfect, you can still obtain a bond in California. Our Bad Credit Surety Bonds program is tailored to accommodate so-called high risk applicants which may otherwise get turned down elsewhere.
Premium rates under this program are slightly higher because of the higher risk involved, and range between 5%-15% of the total amount.
How to Get Bonded in California
Want to obtain a California surety bond? Simply apply online to get started. We will then send you a free quote on your surety bond and request additional information and documents. As soon as you submit your documents we will proceed with underwriting your bond and sending it off to you.
If you need guidance or assistance with your California surety bond application, don’t hesitate to call us at (877)-514-5146. We will gladly assist you and lead you through the process.
Find Your California Surety Bond
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Agricultural (Non-Livestock) BondSURETY BOND / PRODUCE DEALERS ACTDepartment of Food & Agriculture
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Contractor License (No P&P Language) BondPublic Works Bond (Sonoma County Department)Sonoma Count PRMD
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Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) BondWaste Collector's Performance BondCity of Los Angeles - Environmental Affairs Dept
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Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) BondContractor's BondContractors State License Board
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Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) BondBond of Qualifying IndividualCSLB
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Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) BondCompany RegistrationStructual Pest Control Board
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Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) BondSewer/Storm Drain Connectin BondCity of Los Angeles
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Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) BondFarm Labor Contractor BondDept of Industrial Relations
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Check Sellers BondCheck Sellers BondCA Commissioner of Business Oversight
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Debt Consolidators BondCredit Services OrganizationAttorney General's Office
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Professional Fund Raisers BondCommercial Fundraiser for Charitable Purposes BondAttorney General - Registry of Charitable Trusts
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Insurance Adjusters BondBond of Public Insurance AdjusterState of California
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Insurance Adjusters BondInsurance Adjuster BondProducer Licensing Bureau
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Insurance Agents/Brokers BondBond for Insurance BrokerProducer Licensing Bureau
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Insurance Surplus Lines Brokers BondBond of Surplus Line BrokerState of California - Dept of Ins
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Insurance Surplus Lines Brokers BondBond of Special Lines' Surplus Line BrokerProducer Licensing Bureau
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Mortgage Broker (1st & 2nd Mortgages) BondMortgage BrokerCommissioner of Corporations, Dept of Corporations
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Mortgage Lender/Banker (1st & 2nd Mort.) BondFinance LenderCommissioner of Corporations, Dept of Corporations
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Mortgage Lender/Banker (1st & 2nd Mort.) BondResidential Mortgage Lender and-or Servicer BondCommissioner of Corporations, Dept of Corporations
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Small Loan Companies BondDeferred Deposit Transaction Law LicenseeDepartment Of Corporations
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Title Insurance Agents & Escrow Officers BondEscrow LicenseeCalifornia Department of Corporations
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Defective Title BondMotor Vehicles Ownership BondState of California Dept of Motor Vehicles
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Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (New & Used) BondRetail DealerDepartment of Motor Vehicles - Occupational Licens
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Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (New & Used) BondWholesale DealerDepartment of Motor Vehicles - Occupational Licens
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Self-Insurers & Financial Responsibility BondFinancial Responsibility BondCA DMV
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Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (Used Only, No New) BondRetail DealerDepartment of Motor Vehicles - Occupational Licens
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Motor Vehicle (Non-Dealer, Not Listed) BondBusiness Partner AutomationRegistration Operations Division
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Motor Vehicle (Non-Dealer, Not Listed) BondREGISTRATION SERVICE SURETY BONDCalifornia Registration Operations Division
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Motor Vehicle (Non-Dealer, Not Listed) BondVehicle VerifierState of California DMV
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Motor Vehicle (Non-Dealer, Not Listed) BondCommercial Requester AccountState of California DMV
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Motor Vehicle (Non-Dealer, Not Listed) BondYacht and Ship Broker BondCalifornia Department of Boating and Waterways
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Motor Vehicle (Non-Dealer, Not Listed) BondIRP Bonded Web User BondDepartment Of Motor Vehicles, Motor Carrier Div.
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Sport Permits BondProfessional Club and Promoter's BondState Athletic Commission
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Auctioneers (Other than Livestock) BondAuctioneer/Auction CompanyCalifornia Secretary of Sate
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Employment Agencies BondEmployment Counseling ServiceCalifornia Secretary of State
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Employment Agencies BondEmployment AgenciesCA Secretary of the State
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Nursing Homes BondHealth and Human Services AgencyCA Health & Human Services
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Nursing Homes BondHealth Facility BondCA Dept of Public Health
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondWholesaler or Nonresident Wholesaler Surety BondState Board of Pharmacy
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondCompany Registration BondStructural Pest Control Board
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondPharmacy Wholesaler or Non-Resident WholesalerCalifornia State Board of Pharmacy
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondLegal Document AssistantCalifornia Secretary of State
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondTalent AgencyDepartment of Industrial Relations
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Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond(National City, CA) Pawn Broker BondCity of National City
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondImmigration ConsultantsCalifornia Secretary of State
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondFee-Related Talent Service BondCA Dept of Industrial Relations
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondContract Postal UnitUSPS
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondCar WashDepartment of Industrial Relations
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondPawnbrokersDepartment of Justice- Second Hand Dealer Pawn Bro
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondAdoption FacilitatorDept of Social Services-Adoptions Support Unit
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondWaste Tire HaulerCalifornia Integrated Waste Management Board
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondMobile Car WashState of California DMV
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondForeclosure Consultant BondSecretary of State
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondPawnbrokerRIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondProfessional Licenses (All Other) BondState of California, Public Utilities Commission
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondCemetary BrokerCemetery and Funeral Bureau
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondPawnbrokerDepartment of Justice
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondWaste Hauler BondCounty Santiation Districts of Los Angeles
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondFranchise Registration BondDepartment of Corporations
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondTax Preparer BondTax Education Council
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondPawnbroker BondCity of Newport Beach, CA
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondCargo Shipper's Agent BondProducer Licensing Bureau
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondPest Control Business Licensees BondState of Califonia, Department of Pesticide Regula
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Professional Licenses (All Other) BondParking Occupancy Tax Collection BondCity of Los Angeles - Office of Finance
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Schools (All) BondDriving School Owner or ATV Safety Training Org PrDepartment of Motor Vehicles
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Schools (All) BondHome Study Traffic SchoolTraffic Violator School Monitoring Division - LA
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Schools (All) BondTraffic Violator School (TVS) OwnerDepartment of Motor Vehicles
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Schools (All) BondTRAFFIC VIOLATOR SCHOOL (TVS) OWNER BONDDepartment of Motor Vehicles
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Travel Agencies BondSeller of Travel Surety BondDept. of Justice, Seller of Travel Program
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Travel Agencies BondSeller of Travel Discount Programs BondSecretary Of State
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Cigar/Cigarette & Tobacco Tax BondCigarette and Tobacco Products Tax BondState of California Dept of Equalization
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Cigar/Cigarette & Tobacco Tax BondTobacco Manufacturer and Importer BondCA Office of the Attonrey General
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Fuel Tax (All Others, Sellers & Users) BondDiesel Fuel Supplier BondCalifornia Board of Equalization
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Miscellaneous Taxes BondParking Tax CollectionCity and County of San Francisco
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Sales, Use & Consumer Tax BondBond of SellerState Board of Equalization
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Sales, Use & Consumer Tax BondUser of Fuel BondState Board Of Equalization
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Utility Deposit BondSURETY BOND / BILL GUARANTYPG&E
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Utility Deposit BondPublic Utilities CommissionPublic Utilities Commission
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Utility Deposit BondEdison CompanySouthern California Edison Company
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Utility Deposit BondSouthern California Gas Company BondSouthern California Gas Company
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Utility Deposit BondSDGE Utility Deposit BondSAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC
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Utility Deposit BondSacramento Municipal Utility District BondSacramento Municipal Utility District
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Utility Deposit BondModesto Irrigation District Utility Deposit BondModesto Irrigation District
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Utility Deposit BondSCEC Utility Deposit BondSouthern California Edison Company
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Utility Deposit BondSouthwest Gas Corporation Utility BondSouthwest Gas Corporation
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Utility Deposit BondCity of Los Angeles Utility BondDepartment of Water and Power
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Utility Deposit BondElectric Service Provider BondCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
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Utility Deposit BondTelephone Corporation Bond (CPUC)Public Utilities Commission of California
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Financial Guarantee (All Other) BondDisposal Payment BondAllied Waste Transfer Services of California, LLC
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Auctioneer's (Net Proceeds Meet Amount) BondAuctioneer/Auction Company BondCalifornia Secretary of State
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Wages & Fringe Benefits BondDistrict Council of Iron WorkersCA District Council Of Iron Workers
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Money Transmitter BondMoney Order, Money Gram, Buypay BondPNB Remittance Center, Inc.
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Telemarketing/Phone Solicitor BondTelephonic Seller BondAttorney General's Office
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Non-Construction Performance BondCPUC Performance BondCA Public Utilites Commission
Types of California Surety Bonds
Lance Surety Bonds underwrites all types of surety bonds in California.
Owners of businesses in the state of California that require licensing will need to obtain license bonds. This applies to those who want to open a car dealership, become freight brokers or mortgage brokers, or open a medical marijuana dispensary, to name a few.
Those bonds are a protection for the public and guarantee that you will comply with California state regulations. All of our most popular bonds in California are license bonds. See the table below for our most popular surety bonds in California.
We also underwrite all types of contract bonds for California. These bonds provide protection during contracting procedures and guarantee that contractors perform their obligations in accordance with contracts and state laws and regulations for contractors.
Contract bonds cover the various stages of a construction project, from bid to completion and maintenance, and are almost always required on federal and state projects.
Here you can also obtain court bonds for court purposes in the state of California. If someone in California appeals a judgment in front of an appeal court, they will need such a bond. Fiduciaries appointed by a probate court in California will also need to obtain a court bond.
To find the bond you need, use the California surety bonds search tool below and follow the direct link to the application. If you need more information or need assistance with the application process, just give us a call at (877)-514-5146.
Lance Surety Bonds’ experts are here to guide you through the process, and are knowledgeable enough to answer all your questions. We will be happy to help!
Most Popular Surety Bonds in California
Want to open a car dealership in California? You will need a California auto dealer bond as part of your licensing process.
To operate as a licensed freight broker in California, you will need to post a freight broker bond.
This bond guarantees that you will operate in compliance with state rules for licensed contractors in California.
Insurance brokers in California need to obtain this bond before they can operate legally. It guarantees that you will comply with state insurance laws.
Mortgage brokers in California need to obtain a mortgage broker bond before they are allowed to operate legally.
Immigration consultants providing consultation in California need this bond. It serves to protect individuals seeking consultation.
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