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How Long Does It Take To Get a Contractor Bond?


How Long Does It Take To Get a Contractor Bond?

Getting a contractor bond typically takes between 1 to 2 business days.

Surety Bonds Direct is a specialized surety agency. We work with the best A-rated surety companies who offer the lowest rates for contractor license bonds.

Here are the 3 simple steps to get your contractor bond fast:

 

Step 1 - Request a Personalized Price Quote

When you request pricing from Surety Bonds Direct, your bond specialist will begin hitting the phones to find you the lowest price from network of sureties.

A surety is the insurance company who writes contractor bonds.

This process can be near instant or it may require a few hours depending on if the bond you need:

  • Is instant purchase
  • Requires a custom quote from a surety

Instant purchase contractor bonds and be bought immediately and issued within one business day.

Click on your state and find out if your bond can be instantly purchased.

The custom quote process typically takes less than one business day.

Pricing for your bond will be based on:

  • Personal credit history or the owner and/or owners
  • Contracting history and industry experience
  • Past bond claims if any owner has been licensed in the past and had a past claim

Step 2 - We'll Call You With Your Pricing

Your bond specialist will call and email you with the lowest pricing they were able to obtain.

Up to this point, there is no cost to you.

Our price quotes can save you hundreds of dollars on your auto dealer bond. See for yourself, request your free pricing now.

Take the money you save and put it towards:

  • Application fees
  • Examination requirements
  • Liability insurance costs
  • Other costs to get your business up and running

 

Step 3 - Accept And Get Your Bond Issued

If you accept your contractor bond pricing, your bond specialist will help you complete the purchase process.

Purchasing is as easy as completing an online order form. Purchasing takes 90 seconds to complete.

Once the purchase process is finished our bond issuance team will get your bond ready and issue to you within one business day.

Most states allow contractor license bonds to be emailed.

Other states require the bond to be printed and mailed to you.

Once you have your bond you can submit it with your application.

You're now, officially bonded.

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