Florida Talent Agency Bond

Florida Talent Agency Bond

Talent agencies working in Florida are required to hold a $5,000 Talent Agency Bond with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to be licensed. The surety bond ensures there is financial restitution available should the talent agency act in an illegal manner.

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A talent agency working as a franchise of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) will need to file a separate $7,500 Talent Agency Bond with the Guild for protection.

What Is the Cost of the Talent Agency Bond?

Talent Agency Bonds that are filed with the DBPR are issued for 2-year terms, ending on May 31st of an even-numbered year. With Jet, the cost of your bond would start at $175. Actual rates are determined by a credit check.

Bond TermCost
Talent Agency (State)$175
Talent Agency (SAG Franchise)$250
Florida Talent Agency Bond Rates

*Talent Agency Bonds filed with the Florida DBPR are typically purchased for 2-year terms unless applying for a new license.

If you are applying for a new talent agency license with the DBPR, you may not meet the 2-year term for the license and surety bond, like if you are applying for a talent agency license between May 31st of an odd year and May 31st of an even year. Your application fees and the cost of your bond may be reduced to reflect the shortened length of your license.

The Florida Talent Agency Bond Process With Jet

Jet makes it easy to apply for your Talent Agency Bond. The application takes just minutes to complete and you’ll find your approved quote at the end. You’ll be able to buy your quote instantly and complete your bond purchase.

Jet will get your bond form ready and mail it to you—a digital copy is also emailed to you with a receipt. Just sign the bond with a witness (who will also need to sign the bond) and mail the original copy of the Talent Agency Bond to the appropriate address:

Talent Agency Bond (Florida State)
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
26010 Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

Talent Agency Bond (Screen Actors Guild Franchise)
SAG-AFTRA PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES DEPARTMENT
1900 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10023
or
5757 Wilshire Blvd, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Talent Agency Bond Renewals and Cancellations

The SAG-AFTRA Franchise Talent Agency Bond is continuous in nature and will remain in effect until cancellation or termination. SAG-AFTRA requires a 30-day cancellation notice before the cancellation goes into effect.

The Talent Agency Bond filed with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation is a little different. It has an expiration date of May 31st of an even-numbered year. The bond can be cancelled early by giving the DBPR a 30-day cancellation notice, but you will need to renew the bond along with your license application.

When either bond is coming up for renewal, Jet will send you a renewal notice through the mail and through email as well. You’ll be able to fill out the mailed notice, or for quicker renewals, just click the button in the email to renew. Your renewal rate may be different than the previous year, mainly because rates are subject to credit approval.

Talent Agency Bond Claim Information

Bond Claim Process

Talent agencies need to be aware of what causes a claim and what happens after a claim is made.

Does a Talent Agency Need the Talent Agency Bond (State) and the Talent Agency Bond (SAG-AFTRA Franchise)?

Yes, a talent agency will need a Florida State Talent Agency Bond to be licensed in the state. If the talent agency is also a franchise of SAG-AFTRA, the talent agency must hold both bonds.

Florida Talent Agency Bond Form Sample

Florida Talent Agency Bond Form

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).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

X

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: