Florida Surety Bonds

Many Florida Surety Bonds can be purchased instantly at the table below. Simply search, enter the information and print your bond instantly. You may also contact us anytime at 913-318-4955 if you have questions or need assistance.

Common Florida Surety Bonds

Auto Dealer Bonds

Florida Auto Dealer Bonds protect the public against dealer dishonesty.

Florida Notary Bonds

Florida requires commissioned notaries to post a notary bond.

Title Bonds

Florida Title Bonds are needed when ownership of a vehicle cannot be verified.

Overweight Bonds

Florida requires vehicles over a certain weight to purchase surety bonds.

Common Florida Surety Bonds

A Florida Surety Bond is a three-party agreement between a principal, an obligee and a surety bond company. The principal is the party who is responsible for the bond obligation. This is typically a Florida individual or company who needs a license, permit, or other guarantee running to the state. The party receiving the benefit of the bond is the Obligee. For many Florida bonds, this is the state of Florida or one of their departments. The Surety is a third-party bond company that is providing a financial guarantee of the principal's obligation on the bond. Should the principal default on their obligation, a party can make a claim against the bond.

This chart shows how a Florida Surety Bond works including the responsibilities of the 3 parties. Florida state flag and palm trees at the top.

Should a claim be made on a Florida surety bond, the Surety will investigate the claim. If they are required to pay the claim, they may seek reimbursement from the principal under the indemnity agreement. Florida surety bonds provide a lot of value by allowing a damaged party to collect from a Surety without having to go through what could be a costly procedure of collecting from the principal. As a principal, Florida surety bond claims should be avoided.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Florida Surety Bond?

Florida Surety Bonds are three party agreement between the applicant (principal), surety bond company (surety) and the obligee (often the state of Florida). Florida has many surety bond requirements including for many state issued licenses, court filings, probate proceedings, notaries and public construction projects.

How Much Does a Surety Bond in Florida Cost?

The cost of Florida surety bonds depends on the type of obligation being guaranteed. Most applicants will pay between 1% - 3% for Florida Surety Bonds.

Most license and permit bonds will cost 1% or less per year. Florida contract bonds may cost 0.5% - 3%, depending on the qualifications of the applicant.

Can I Get a Florida Surety Bond with Bad Credit?

Many of the Florida Surety Bonds at Axcess Surety do not require a credit check and can be purchased by anyone. For bonds that do need a credit check, we partner with many of the nation's leading surety bond companies. Our surety experts can find a solution most almost any applicant.

How Do You Get a Surety Bond in Florida?

Many Florida surety bonds can be purchased online. Axcess Surety has one of the largest selections of online Florida surety bonds in the country. Many do not even require a credit check.

Many Florida license and permit bonds, notary bonds and even probate bonds can be purchased online with a simple application and/or credit check. More complex surety bonds such as Florida Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds may require an application and/or financial information.

How Can I Claim Money from the State of Florida on a Surety Bond?

Should you need to file a claim on a Florida surety bond where the state of Florida is the obligee, first contact the state and get a copy of the bond. The surety bond company will be listed on the bond. Send the bond number, the amount of the claim and the supporting information to the surety bond company's address on the bond. Make sure to send the information via certified mail or other similar tracking service. The bond company has a duty to investigate and pay valid claims.

What are the Florida Surety Bond Requirements?

There are many different types of surety bonds required in Florida. You can search the table above and click on the "Learn More" button to learn about specific Florida surety bond requirements. The state also generally provides bond requirements with various licensing and contract paperwork.

You may also contact the bond experts at Axcess Surety anytime for assistance.

You can find Florida Surety Bond Forms here.