Construction Bonds

Construction bonds are a common license or permit requirement, whether enforced by the state, a union, a city, a county, or another entity. Find your Florida construction-related bond here.

Finance Bonds

Several financial and insurance professions require a surety bond, including public adjusters, credit service organizations, money transmitters, collection agencies, and more.

Transportation Bonds

Motor vehicle dealers, excess size & weight permit holders, and mobile home dealers are among those who must hold a surety bond to do transportation related business in Florida.

Tax Bonds

In Florida, the Fuel Tax Bond, Sales and Use Tax Bond, Liquor/Alcohol Tax Bond, Tobacco Tax Bond and Fuel Tax are the tax-related bonds required.

Court and Probate Bonds

Administrators/executors and conservators/guardians are often mandated to purchase a surety bond. Plaintiffs and defendants in court cases may also need a bond, depending on the scenario.

Healthcare Bonds

If you are a medicaid provider, run a nursing home or assisted living facility, or distribute wholesale prescription drugs, you'll likely need to be licensed and hold a surety bond in Florida.

Waste Hauling Bonds

There are several waste bond requirements from waste hauling to waste disposal which are regulated at a city or county level.

Agriculture Bonds

Whether dealing ag products, planting non-native species or selling hunting and fishing licenses, Florida will need a surety bond before you can conduct certain businesses.

Fidelity Bonds

ERISA, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial Service, and Business Service Bonds offer financial protection to the business when it has sustained losses due to an employee's deceptive acts.

Notary Bond

Florida notaries need to file a $7,500 Notary Bond to legally operate in the state.

Other Bonds

Although most bonds fall under the above categories, some do not, including lottery retailers/vendors, consignment shops, travel agents, public officials, and more.