Types of Surety Bonds in New Jersey
There are three main types of bonds you may have to get in New Jersey:
- If you want to get licensed as an auto dealer, mortgage broker, contractor, or another type of professional, you’re likely to need a commercial bond (known as a license bond).
- To bid on certain public and private construction projects, you’ll have to get contract bonds.
- A court may require you to get a court bond to get appointed as a guardian or to appeal a case.
To find the bond you need, you can browse through the table below and apply for your free quote online.
Find Your New Jersey Surety Bond
| Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) | N/A | FMCSA | Apply Now |
| General license & permit bond (not listed) | N/A | N/A | Apply Now |
| Market Agencies/Dealers Bond | Secretary of Agriculture | Secretary of Agriculture of The State of NJ | Apply Now |
| Contractor License (No P&P Language) Bond | General Contractor License Bond | City of Jersey City | Apply Now |
| Contractor License (No P&P Language) Bond | Electrical Contractor Bond | Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors | Apply Now |
| Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond | General Contractor License Bond | City of Jersey City | Apply Now |
| Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond | Procuring & Installation of a 1,000 Gallon Grease | Hamilton Twsp | Apply Now |
| Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond | Master Plumber Bond | Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers | Apply Now |
| Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | Township of Bloomfield Sidewalk Bond | TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD | Apply Now |
| Excess Weight, Other Highway & Street Permit Bond | Maintenance License Bond | City of Elizabeth | Apply Now |
| Collection Agency Bond | Collection Agency | Deputy Attorney General | Apply Now |
| Debt Consolidators Bond | Debt Adjustment | NJDOBI: License Services, Banking | Apply Now |
| Professional Fund Raisers Bond | Professional Fund Raisers Bond | Division of Consumer Affairs | Apply Now |
| Insurance Adjusters Bond | Public Adjuster | State of NJ Dept. of Banking & Insurance | Apply Now |
| Insurance Agents/Brokers Bond | Insurance Broker | Commissioner of Banking and Insurance | Apply Now |
| Mortgage Broker (1st & 2nd Mortgages) Bond | Residential Mortgage Broker | Commissioner of Banking and Insurance | Apply Now |
| Mortgage Lender/Banker (1st & 2nd Mort.) Bond | Mortgage Lender | Dept of Banking and Insurance | Apply Now |
| Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (New & Used) Bond | Motor Vehicle Dealer | Division of Motor Vehicles - Dealer Licensing Bure | Apply Now |
| Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (Used Only, No New) Bond | Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety | Division of Motor Vehicles - Dealer Licensing Bure | Apply Now |
| Health Spas/Health Clubs Bond | Health Club | Division of Consumer Affairs | Apply Now |
| Detectives Bond | Security Agency License Bond | New Jersey State Police Private Detective Unit | Apply Now |
| Detectives Bond | Detectives Agency License Bond | New Jersey State Police Private Detective Unit | Apply Now |
| Employment Agencies Bond | Temporary Help Service Firm | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs | Apply Now |
| Employment Agencies Bond | Employee Leasing Company | Dept of Labor and Workforce Development | Apply Now |
| Employment Agencies Bond | Employment Agency Bond | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs | Apply Now |
| Nursing Homes Bond | Health Care Service Firm | NJ Consumer Affairs | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | (License) Precious Metal | State of New Jersey | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Jewlery Buyer | State of New Jersey Office of Weights and Measures | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith Advisory Com | Division of Consumer Affairs | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Sign Installation Bond | DOT - Office of Outdoor Advertising Services | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Commercial Handbill Distributor | State of New Jersey- City of Atlantic City | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Energy Consultant Bond | New Jersey Treasurer | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Massage Establishment Management Bond | TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Division of Fish and Wildlife Public Offical Bond | NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Pawnbroker Bond | NJDOBI License Services | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Commerical Handbill Distributor Bond | THE CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY - CITY HALL | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | NCEA Prep Class Bond | National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers | Apply Now |
| Schools (All) Bond | School | Commissioner, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce | Apply Now |
| Schools (All) Bond | Private School | Department of Labor | Apply Now |
| Schools (All) Bond | Driving School Bond | NJ Motor Vehicle Commission | Apply Now |
| Schools (All) Bond | School Bond -Workforce Development | NJ Department of Labor and Workforce | Apply Now |
| Schools (All) Bond | Tuition Surety | County of Middlesex - Dept of Workforce Devp | Apply Now |
| Alcohol (Manufacturers, Warehouses, Wholesalers) Bond | Beverage Tax Bond | NJ Dept of Treasury | Apply Now |
| Alcohol (Retailers) Bond | Beverage Tax Bond | Dept. of Treasury, Beverage Tax Branch | Apply Now |
| Cigar/Cigarette & Tobacco Tax Bond | Tobacco Performance Bond | Division of Taxation | Apply Now |
| Fuel Tax (All Others, Sellers & Users) Bond | Supplier of Motor Fuels Tax | NJ Division of Taxation | Apply Now |
| Fuel Tax (All Others, Sellers & Users) Bond | Distributor of Motor Fuels Tax Bond | State of New Jersey | Apply Now |
| Utility Deposit Bond | Energy Consultant Bond | New Jersey Treasurer | Apply Now |
| Utility Deposit Bond | Utility Deposit Bond | New Jersey Board Of Public Utilities- Audit/License | Apply Now |
| Wages & Fringe Benefits Bond | Wage & Fringe Benefit | International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | Apply Now |
| Wages & Fringe Benefits Bond | Wages & Fringe Benefits | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | Apply Now |
| Wages & Fringe Benefits Bond | Wages & Fringe Benefits | International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Lo | Apply Now |
| Wages & Fringe Benefits Bond | Wage and Welfare Local Union #164 | IBEW LOCAL 164 | Apply Now |
| Wages & Fringe Benefits Bond | Pipefitters Lcoal 274 Wages & Fringe Benefits Bond | Pipefitters Local Union 274 | Apply Now |
| Wages & Fringe Benefits Bond | (U.A. - N.J.) Employee Benefit Funds Wage and Bene | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service Division | Apply Now |
| Fringe Benefits Only Bond | OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 825 FRINGE BENEFIT FUNDS | Operating Engineers Local 825 | Apply Now |
| Fringe Benefits Only Bond | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service Employee | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Division | Apply Now |
| Money Transmitter Bond | Money Transmitter.Foreign Money Transmitter | NJ Commissioner of Banking | Apply Now |
Need more information about New Jersey surety bonds? Don’t hesitate to contact our bonding experts at (877)-514-5146
How to Get a New Jersey Surety Bond?
To get your bond, just follow these three simple steps:
Apply Online
First, complete our online application with basic information about yourself and the bond you need
Get a Bond Rate
We’ll then explore our extensive surety partner network to select the best bonding option for you. You’ll receive a free, no-obligations quote in no time.
Buy Your Bond
Finally, you can pay the bond premium to purchase the bond. We’ll send you a digital copy over email - and a paper copy if you request one.
Need more details about how to get bonded in NJ? Just consult our detailed How to Get Bonded Guide.
For a full overview of the bond cost formation, you can review our How Much Does a Surety Bond Cost? Guide.
Most Popular Surety Bonds in New Jersey
Most Popular Surety Bonds in New Jersey
You’ll need a $10,000 bond to obtain a dealer license from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Some cities in New Jersey require contractors to get bonded as a part of their licensing. The bond amounts vary between $3,000 and $15,000.
To start a collection agency in NJ, you’ll need a $5,000 bond.
To start a collection agency in NJ, you’ll need a $5,000 bond.
If you want to get a money transmitter license from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, you’ll have to post a bond between $100,000 and $1 million.
Foreclosure consultants in New Jersey need a $75,000 bond as a part of their licensing with the state Department of Banking and Insurance.
Can I Get a New Jersey Surety Bond with Bad Credit?
With Lance Surety Bonds’ bad credit surety bonds program, you can get bonded even if you’re struggling with financial problems.
As the bonding risk is higher, the bond rates are between 5%-15% of the required bond amount. Still, with us you can obtain the bond you need effortlessly.
Additional Resources
Need a professional license in New Jersey? You can learn how to get licensed from our detailed guides for your professional field:
- The Complete New Jersey Dealer License Guide (2021)
- Your Quick Guide to Becoming a Licensed Contractor in New Jersey
- Starting Your Own HVACR Business in New Jersey? Here’s How to Get Your License!
- How to Get a New Jersey Mortgage Broker License
- Your Complete New Jersey Money Transmitter License Guide (2021)
- Appraisal Management Companies in New Jersey Will Have to Get Bonded
- New Jersey Companies Employing Mortgage Loan Originators Must Get Bonded
- $100,000 bond required for New Jersey Employee Leasing Companies
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