Florida - Port Everglades Dock Fees Bond and Franchise Agreement Bond

The Port Everglades Department (otherwise known as the Port Everglades Authority) manages the Fort Lauderdale Port in Broward County, Florida. 

Before a boat, ship, office, storage facility, or warehouse may reside at the port for an extended period of time, the owner may be required to file a Dock Fees Bond with the Department. 

For those applying for a franchise agreement with the Department, a Franchise Agreement Bond is mandated. 

You can apply for either bond below!

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The Dock Fees Bond limit is determined by the Port Everglades Department. It’s likely that it is based on the estimated amount of fees to be owed for the year.

As for the Franchise Agreement Bond, the bond amount is up to the Department as well and will be no less than $20,000.

At Jet, the cost of a License/Permit Bond is a small percentage of the limit and is based on a soft credit check of the applicant. In addition, a review of business finances may be needed for bond limits over $15k. If this is the case, a Jet underwriter will give you a quick call.

One-year bond term rates start at $100 for bond limits up to $10,000. Additional bond amounts and Jet’s preferred tier prices can be found in the chart below.

Bond LimitCost
$10,000$100
$25,000$250
$50,000$500
$100,000$1,000
Port Everglades Surety Bonds Prices

Once purchased, the original signed and sealed surety bond, along with any other required paperwork must be filed with the Port Everglades Department at the following mailing address:

Port Everglades Department
Administration Office
1850 Eller Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Various applications and other documents can be found on the Port Everglades Business Forms webpage.

Port Everglades Surety Bond Details

The Dock Fees Bond financially guarantees that all invoices and bills that have accrued due to the property owner’s dockage, wharfage, linesman, storage, and any other tariff fees are paid in full to the Port Everglades Authority. If the bondholder fails to fulfill such payment obligations, the Department may file a claim on the bond for what is owed.

The Franchise Agreement Bond provides financial assurance to the Port Everglades Business Administration Division that the franchisee will comply with the obligations of their agreement and follow all regulations pursuant to Chapter 32, Broward County, FL Municode. If a violation of the agreement is committed such as negligence, misconduct, or failure to pay all fees due to the Department, a claim may be filed against the Franchise Agreement Bond. 

According to the Port Everglades Franchise Application, the following businesses are required to obtain a Franchise Agreement Bond:

How to Renew My Bond

For annually-purchased bonds, see Jet’s process to renew your bond.

How to Cancel My Bond

See the details surrounding cancelling your bond.

Port Everglades Dock Fees Bond and Franchise Agreement Bond

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

X

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: