California Talent Agency Bond

1. Apply For Your Bond 

Buying your California talent agency bond is a hassle-free experience when you make your purchase with us. You can walk through the easy, three-step process entirely online. To begin, fill out the online application.

Charlotte, a new customer, was excited to apply for a talent agency license and start working for her clients. To meet the state’s surety bond requirement for talent agencies, she used our three-step process to set up her new bond without hassle. Today, Charlotte runs a successful talent agency. 

2. Get Your Bond Quote 

Once we receive your application, we will quickly send you a bond quote. Many applicants receive a quote within a few minutes. However, applications that are more complex need additional review. For these applications, we will issue a bond quote in 48 hours or less.

3. Buy Your Bond

Finalizing your bond purchase only takes a few minutes of your time. Simply take advantage of our convenient payment portal to pay your bond premium. We will then prepare your new talent agency bond and email it to you. If you need a mailed copy of your bond, please let us know.

Our bond specialists are ready to help you with your bond application and answer any questions you have. For assistance, reach us online or by phone at (877) 514-5146.

Under California Labor Code Section 1700.15, the state establishes surety bond requirements for talent agencies as a condition for licensing. The purpose of the bond is to compensate claimants with valid claims for unlawful acts and omissions, deceit, fraud, misrepresentation and misstatement.

The required bond amount is $50,000. The obligee for a talent agency bond is the People of the State of California. The bond is continuous and does not need to be renewed, but it may be canceled by the surety company. The talent agency must have a bond in place to remain licensed. 

To avoid cancellation, you must pay the bond premium annually. To assist you with maintaining your bond, we will get in touch with you each year with updated bond premium payment instructions.

In California, the Department of Industrial Relations is in charge of talent agency licensing.  A license is required for individuals and entities who arrange an artist’s employment in the entertainment industry. To apply, submit the following items:
 

• $50,000 surety bond
• $250 filing fee plus $50 for each additional branch location
• Affidavit of Character 
• Personal Record 
• Premise Certification 
• Sample – Nonexclusive Contract Between Artist and Talent Agency 
• Sample - Exclusive Contract Between Artist and Talent Agency 
• Sample – Fee Schedule 
• Request for Live Scan Service
• Certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Copy of Driver's License/Photo ID
• Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable)
• Articles of Organization (if limited liability company)
• Articles of Incorporation and Statement of Domestic Stock (if corporation)
• Business Tax Registration Certificate (if business is at residence)

If you have questions about applying for a California talent agency bond, we can help. For more information about talent agency licensing, contact: 

California Industrial Relations Department
455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 8
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 4810