New Bond Requests

How do I purchase a new bond?

This article advises clients how to request a new bond from SuretyBonds.com.

Why do you need my personal email address?

This article explains the importance of personal email addresses.

Why do I need a surety bond?

This article provides a general overview explaining why bonds are required.

I’m unable to submit my order online. What do I do?

This article explains what to do if you're having issues submitting your order on our website.

I submitted my application online. Where's my quote?

This article explains what happens after you submit your fully completed online application.

How do I determine my vehicle value for a certificate of title bond?

This article explains how to determine your vehicle value if you need a certificate of title bond.

Can I get a certificate of title bond for my vehicle if it has a lien?

This article explains why SuretyBonds.com does not offer certificate of title bonds for vehicles with liens.

What is a personal financial statement (PFS)?

This article explains what a personal financial statement is and why you might need one.

Do you work with insurance agents?

This article explains the relationship between SuretyBonds.com and licensed insurance agents.

Can I get a bond if I have bad credit or other financial issues?

This article explains the bonding process for applicants who have low credit scores or other financial issues.

Do you offer liability insurance?

This article explains why SuretyBonds.com does not offer liability insurance.

Why do you need to see my credit report?

This article explains why some bond requests require a credit report review to determine pricing.

Why is my social security number required to get a bond?

This article advises SuretyBonds.com clients why some bond requests require social security numbers.

How long is my bond good for?

This article explains how bond terms are determined.

Can I change ownership to lower my premium?

This article explains how ownership affects surety bond applications.

I don’t know what bond I need. Can you help?

This article explains how applicants can find the exact surety bond they need.

How fast can I get a new bond?

This article explains how quickly SuretyBonds.com clients can purchase a new bond.

What are business financial statements (BFS)?

This article explains what business financial statements are and why you might need them.

What is a business service bond, and who needs one?

This article explains what business service bonds are and who might choose to purchase them.

What is an ERISA bond, and who needs one?

This article explains what ERISA bonds are and when companies are required to purchase them.

Why do you need my personal phone number?

This article explains why SuretyBonds.com must have a personal phone number for every contact associated with an account.

What is a DBA/trade name, and who needs one?

This article explains what a DBA/trade name is and who might need one.

Where do I find my professional individual/business license number?

This article explains who clients should contact to find their license number.

How do I know what professional license type I need?

This article explains who clients should contact to determine the exact professional license they need.

How do I know what effective date to choose for my bond?

This article explains how clients can determine what their surety bond's effective date should be.

How do I know what bond amount I need?

This article explains how clients can determine what their surety bond amount should be.

What if I don't have a finalized professional business name or address?

This article explains how clients can submit surety bond requests before their name and/or address is finalized.

What if I don't have personal information for all of my company's legal owners?

This article explains what to do if you don't have personal information for all of your company's legal owners.

How does home ownership affect my application?

This article explains how verifiable home ownership affects surety bond underwriting.

How does my industry experience affect my application?

This article explains how verifiable industry experience affects surety bond underwriting.

What is a certificate of title bond, and who needs one?

This article explains what certificate of title bonds are and when you might need one.

How fast can I get a construction/contract/performance bond?

This article explains application underwriting and bond issuance timelines for construction/contract/performance bonds.

What’s the difference between bid bonds, payment bonds, and performance bonds?

This article explains what common contract bond types are and when they're used.

How do I update my company ownership for a pending application?

This article explains what clients need to do to verify their company ownership during the surety bond underwriting process.