Category Archives: Surety Bonds

What Is a Surety Bond? [Ultimate Beginner’s Guide]

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A surety bond is a legally binding contract ensuring one party keeps its promise to another. If someone fails to keep their promise, a surety company will compensate the party who experienced the loss. Then the party at fault for breaching the contract will have to pay the surety back. Confused? Hey, that’s okay! That’s […]

Where to Get a Surety Bond [3 Best Options]

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If you’re a licensed professional, contractor, or business seeking work on a government project, you’ll likely need to purchase surety bonds throughout your career. Surety bonds are typically required by government agencies, financial institutions, and other businesses to ensure that contractors, fiduciaries, and other relevant parties follow their contracts and fulfill their obligations. There are […]

What Is a Notary Bond?

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As a notary public, you play a vital role in legal transactions by verifying signatures, administering oaths, and attesting to the authenticity of legal documents. However, with this power comes great responsibility. That’s why many states require notaries to have notary bonds.  Throughout this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about notary bonds, […]

Licensed and Bonded: What Does It Mean?

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When searching for service providers, you’ll likely come across the term “licensed and bonded” quite frequently. But what exactly does it mean, and why does it matter?  In this article, we’ll explore the basics: what being licensed and bonded means, the benefits of licenses and surety bonds, and the risks involved if you either hire […]

Connecticut DMV Requires Bond Increases for Vehicle Dealers

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Effective July 1, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires the following businesses to increase their current license bonds. Vehicle repair shops Motor vehicle dealers (new and used) Leasing and rental entities  A license bond is required of applicants in various industries to meet state requirements to obtain a business license. In this […]