Iowa Promoter Bond Overview
- Purpose: To ensure combative sports promoters manage funds, pay taxes and follow state laws
- Who Needs It: All boxing, wrestling and MMA event promoters in Iowa
- Regulating Body: The Iowa Division of Labor — Athletic Commission
- Bond Amount: $5,000
- Premium Price: $100 for a one-year term
What Is an Iowa Combative Sports Promoter Bond?
If you organize MMA, wrestling, boxing, or kickboxing events in Iowa, you need a $5,000 surety bond. Iowa combative sports promoter bonds ensure that promoters manage funds correctly, pay taxes, and follow combative sports promoter laws.
The Iowa Athletic Commission requires the bond as financial security if promoters break laws or regulations.
How Much Do Promoter Bonds Cost in Iowa?
A $5,000 combative sports promoter bond costs $100 for a one-year term. Or, you can save up to 25% by selecting a multi-year term. Get yours today!
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How Does an Iowa Combative Sports Promoter Bond Work?
By filing a promoter bond, you enter a legal agreement with two other parties.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1) Principal | You, the combative sports promoter |
| 2) Obligee | The Iowa Athletic Commission |
| 3) Surety | The issuing surety provider |
As the principal, you promise to complete event promoter responsibilities ethically and lawfully. If you break these contract terms, harmed parties can file a claim on the bond.
How Do I Get a Combative Sports Promoter Bond in Iowa?
To get your Iowa wrestling, MMA, boxing or kickboxing event promoter bond, complete these three steps:
- Buy the bond instantly online
- Get your physical bond from in the mail
- File the bond with the Athletic Commission
How Fast Can I Get My Bond?
You can purchase your bond online within minutes. However, the Iowa Athletic Commission requires you to file the physical bond form. Just select your preferred shipping method at checkout — we offer overnight, two-day and three-day shipping.
How Do I File My Bond?
File your bond by mailing it to the following address:
Iowa Athletic Commission
6200 Park Ave.
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309-1836
How Do I Renew My Bond?
Iowa promoter bonds expire every 1–3 years, based on the term you select. You’ll receive renewal reminders starting 90 days before your bond expires. Follow the instructions and pay the invoice to extend your bond coverage for another term.
How Do I Update My Bond Form?
If you need to fix basic information like name and address, your bond forms can often be updated with a bond rider.
Larger updates may require a new bond form to be issued. Just call 1(800)-308-4358 and a Customer Care Representative will assist you!
How to Become a Combative Sports Promoter in Iowa
Combative sports promoter licenses are good for one event only. Each time you organize a wrestling, MMA, boxing or kickboxing event, you’ll need to submit a new Promoter Event Detail Form.
As long as you have an active bond on file, you do not need to purchase a new $5,000 surety bond for each event.
