License & Permit Bonds
If a state, county, or city requires a bond to issue your license or permit, we place it fast — usually on credit, same day.
License and permit bonds are required by a government agency before it will issue a license or permit. They guarantee that the license holder will comply with the laws and regulations governing their business — and that the public can recover if they don't.
The vast majority are credit-based and issue immediately. We carry the markets for the common ones and can source the unusual obligee forms quickly.
Estimate your license & permit bond cost
Pick your bond and state, enter the amount your state requires, and we'll estimate your premium — then send an exact quote.
Estimated annual premium on a $25,000 bond — roughly 1%–3% for well-qualified applicants, with a typical $100 minimum on smaller bonds. License bonds are credit-based; your exact rate is set at underwriting.
Get the detailed breakdown + an exact quote
We'll send a line-by-line estimate for your contractor license bond and confirm your exact rate. Or call 610-489-6168.
Common license & permit bonds
Contractor license bonds
Required to hold a contractor's license in many states and municipalities.
Motor vehicle dealer bonds
Required to license an auto dealership.
Permit bonds
Right-of-way, encroachment, street-opening, and similar permit bonds.
More in License & Permit
The bonds businesses and licensees need to operate — contractor license, auto dealer, mortgage broker, freight broker, and more.
Contractor License Bond
The bond your state or city requires to get and keep your contractor's license — usually credit-based and same-day.
Learn more →Auto Dealer Bond
The motor vehicle dealer bond your state DMV requires to license a dealership. Fast, credit-based issuance.
Learn more →Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84)
The $75,000 BMC-84 bond the FMCSA requires for freight brokers and forwarders. Issued and filed fast.
Learn more →Mortgage Broker Bond
The license bond your state requires — filed through the NMLS — to hold a mortgage broker or lender license.
Learn more →Sales Tax Bond
The bond some states require from a business to guarantee it collects and remits sales and use tax.
Learn more →Liquor License Bond
The alcohol bond many states and cities require to issue a liquor license — guaranteeing tax payment and compliance.
Learn more →Money Transmitter Bond
The surety bond state regulators require — often via the NMLS — to hold a money transmitter or MSB license.
Learn more →What we need to quote
The exact bond form and obligee (agency) name
The required bond amount
Business and owner information for a credit review
License & Permit Bonds FAQ
How much does a license bond cost?
Most are a small percentage of the bond amount and issue on credit. We quote the exact premium once we know the obligee and amount.
Can I get it the same day?
Usually yes for standard license and permit bonds. Some specialized obligees take a little longer to source.
What if my credit is challenged?
We have markets for tougher credit on most common license bonds. We'll tell you the path quickly.
Forms for license & permit bonds
Commercial Bond Request Form
For license & permit, deposit, fidelity, and other commercial surety bonds.
DownloadGet your license & permit bond
Tell us what you need and we'll confirm the exact form and requirements, then get it issued cleanly. Same-day turnaround on most bid bonds.
Start Your Bond Request
One form, every bond type — or chat with us and we'll confirm requirements right away.
Commercial & license bonds — issued online
Get Your Bond at KeatingBonds.com→Our commercial bond site — most license & permit bonds quoted and issued in minutes.
Prefer to work with our team directly?
Request a Bond→Send us the request and we'll route it for you.
✓ We'll review your submission, confirm any missing details, and follow up with a quote or next steps — typically within 1 business hour during business hours.
Available Mon–Fri — or leave a message and we'll follow up same day.