Vermont Surety Bonds

Alcohol Tax Bonds (Federal/TTB)

Coverage Amount: Varies

Required by the TTB for alcohol businesses that owe $50,000+ in annual excise taxes

Asset Locator Bond

Coverage Amount: $10,000

Individuals need to buy surety bonds as a guarantee they'll fulfill a contract, task or professional requirement.

Bid Bonds

Coverage Amount: Varies

Required as financial security for some contract bid proposals, especially for large projects such as commercial developments

Business Service Bonds

Coverage Amount: $10,000 - $100,000

Recommended for those who work in clients' homes or businesses to protect against employee theft and misconduct

Certificate of Title Bond

Coverage Amount: $100 - $100,000

Required for individuals without valid proof of vehicle ownership

Charitable Solicitations Bond

Coverage Amount: $20,000

Individuals need to buy surety bonds as a guarantee they'll fulfill a contract, task or professional requirement.

CPEO Bonds

Coverage Amount: $50,000 - $1,000,000

Required to become a Certified Professional Employer Organization at the federal level

Debt Adjuster Bond

Coverage Amount: $50,000

Required for individuals who negotiate debts between debtors and creditor

DMEPOS (Medicare) Bonds

Coverage Amount: $50,000 - $1,000,000

Required if you are enrolled in the Medicare program as a supplier of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies

Employee Leasing Company Bond

Coverage Amount: $100,000 - $1,000,000

Individuals need to buy surety bonds as a guarantee they'll fulfill a contract, task or professional requirement.

ERISA Bonds

Coverage Amount: $10,000 - $10,000,000

Required for fiduciaries and administrators of employee benefits and retirement plans

Federal Maritime Commission Bonds

Coverage Amount: $50,000 - $75,000

Required for all Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84)

Coverage Amount: $75,000

Required by the FMCSA for freight brokers and freight forwarders in the U.S.

H-2A Farm Labor Contractor Bonds

Coverage Amount: $5,000 - $150,000

Required for farm labor employers who participate in the H-2A program

HUD Manufactured Housing Installer Bonds (Federal)

Coverage Amount: $10,000 - $100,000

Required to install manufactured housing with the HUD

IFTA Fuel Tax Bonds

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $800,000

Required for fuel sellers in all 50 states to maintain licensing under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

Insurance Consultant Bond

Coverage Amount: $5,000

Required for insurance consultants in Vermont.

Investment Advisor Bond

Coverage Amount: $5,000 - $49,999

Required for licensed investment advisors in Vermont

Janitorial Cleaning Service Bonds

Coverage Amount: $10,000 - $100,000

Recommended for those who clean homes or businesses to protect against employee theft and build consumer trust

Litigation Funding Registration Bond

Coverage Amount: $50,000

Individuals need to buy surety bonds as a guarantee they'll fulfill a contract, task or professional requirement.

Loan Servicer Bond

Coverage Amount: $25,000 - $100,000

Required for companies that receive scheduled periodic payments from borrowers

Lost Instrument Bonds

Coverage Amount: $50 - $10,000,000

Financial institutions often require lost instrument bonds before issuing a duplicate of a misplaced financial certificate. Learn how to get your lost instrument bond quickly and easily.

Lottery Bond

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $50,000

Individuals need to buy surety bonds as a guarantee they'll fulfill a contract, task or professional requirement.

Maintenance Bonds

Coverage Amount: Varies

Required in some contracts to protect the project owner from damages due faulty construction

Medallion Signature Guarantee (STAMP) Bonds

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $100,000

Required for the participants in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (STAMP)

Money Transmitter Bond

Coverage Amount: $100,000 - $2,000,000

If you operate as a money transmitter in the state of Vermont, you must post a surety bond.

Mortgage License

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $1,000,000

Required for certain mortgage professionals in Vermont

Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond

Coverage Amount: $20,000 - $35,000

Required if you sell new or used motor vehicles

Payment Bonds

Coverage Amount: Varies

Required for contractors employing subcontractors and material suppliers for construction projects, especially for jobs on public property

Performance Bonds

Coverage Amount: Varies

Required for those under contract to complete certain construction work, especially large public projects

Probate & Estate Bonds

Coverage Amount: Varies

Required for fiduciaries and estate administrators in various types of court cases to ensure completion of legal duties

Public Official Bonds

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $2,000,000

Required for public officials appointed to positions involving management and handling of public funds

Rental Company Tax Bond

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $400,000

Required if your company offers cars for rent

Right of Way Bonds

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $500,000

Required before performing construction work on a publicly owned right of way

Subdivision Bonds

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $10,000,000

Required by local governments before starting construction work in subdivisions

Supply Bond

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $25,000,000

Required for suppliers contracted to produce supplies or materials

Tax Bond

Coverage Amount: $1,000 - $100,000

Individuals need to buy surety bonds as a guarantee they'll fulfill a contract, task or professional requirement.

TTB Tobacco Bonds

Coverage Amount: $100 - $250,000

Required for individuals engaged in business as a tobacco products manufacturer, cigarette papers and tubes manufacturer, or export warehouse proprietors.

USTOA Indemnity Bonds

Coverage Amount: $1,000,000

Required for Active Members of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program

Wholesale Liquor Bond

Coverage Amount: $1 - $50,000

Individuals need to buy surety bonds as a guarantee they'll fulfill a contract, task or professional requirement.