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Popular Surety Bonds in North Carolina
Contractor License Bonds
Various contractors, including general contractors, landscape contractors, irrigation contractors, HVAC contractors, and many others, must post a bond to become licensed.
Motor Vehicle Dealer Bonds
The state requires vehicle dealers to post a $50,000 surety bond for their original location. They must also post a $25,000 bond for each subsequent dealership location.
Certificate of Title Surety Bond
If you lost your car title, someone stole it, or you never received it when you purchased your vehicle, you may need a title bond.
Public Official Bonds
To work as a public official – treasurer, tax collector, or other – you must post a surety bond.
Appraisal Management Company Bond
Acquiring a $25,000 bond is a mandatory step in the licensing process for AMCs in North Carolina.
Collection Agency Surety Bond
Collection agency bonds (also called debt collector bonds) are part of the business licensing process in North Carolina.
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How much does a surety bond cost in North Carolina?
The cost of a bond can vary based on a few factors, including the type of bond, the amount required, your credit score, and finances. Your bond premium will be a small percentage of the total bond amount – typically 1-10%.
Generally, the stronger your credit score, the lower your rate will be. However, we do not need to run your credit in some cases. We can issue some bonds instantly at a flat rate.
North Carolina Surety Bond Requirements
Various businesses, contractors, and other professionals will need surety bonds to operate legally in North Carolina. Many professions that require state, county, or city licenses to work or practice will also require surety bonds.
Here are some examples:
- You may need various construction bonds to work as a contractor.
- You may need a license or permit bond to operate a professional business.
- Or you may need a court bond to fulfill your duties as a fiduciary.
How to Get a Surety Bond in NC
We’ll help you find the bond you need, complete the application, and be off and running. Call us at (888) 435-4191 or email support@zipbonds.com. We also have Live Chat on our website during working hours. Reach out any time!
About ZipBonds.com
Founders Ryan Swalve and Zach Mefferd formed the vision for ZipBonds.com when they realized how overly complicated it was to help clients place surety. The frustration of being unable to incorporate the technology they’d used in other insurance-focused projects left them thinking “there has to be a better way.”
Fast forward a couple of years, and that better way is the impetus of everything we do at ZipBonds. We constantly look for innovative ways to improve the bonding process for our clients and agents. Our team comprises individuals who understand all angles of surety – for companies, agencies, and individuals. Incorporating everyone’s point of view to improve the process while simultaneously integrating cutting-edge technology is what sets our business apart.