California surety bonds.

California Bid Bond

California requires bidder's security on state and local public works bids. Under Public Contract Code Sections 10167 and 20171 the security is at least 10 percent of the amount bid.

California Performance & Payment Bond

California requires a payment bond on every public works contract over $25,000 (Civ. Code § 9550), for at least 100 percent of the contract amount. State agency contracts also require separate performance and payment bonds under Public Contract Code Sections 10221 and 10222.

California Contractor License Bond

Every California contractor license requires a $25,000 contractor's bond on file with the Contractors State License Board, under Business and Professions Code Section 7071.6. The amount rose to $25,000 on January 1, 2023.

California Mechanic's Lien Discharge Bond

In California, an owner or contractor can record a lien release bond to release property from a mechanics lien under Civil Code Section 8424. The bond equals 125 percent of the claim of lien.

California Subdivision Bond

California cities and counties require security for subdivision improvements under the Subdivision Map Act. Government Code Section 66499.3 sets performance security at 50 to 100 percent of estimated cost, plus labor and materials security of 50 to 100 percent.

California Maintenance Bond

California public works maintenance or warranty bonds are usually set by the contract. For subdivisions, Government Code Section 66499.3 lets the city or county require security for a one-year guarantee and warranty of the work.

California Right-of-Way Bond

Caltrans may require surety bonds for encroachment permits in the State highway right-of-way. Its Encroachment Permits Manual calls for at least 50 percent performance and 100 percent payment bonds on public works encroachments of $5,000 or more.

California Permit Bond

California cities and counties set permit bond rules. For example, the City of Los Angeles requires a bond before it issues a grading permit, under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 91.7006.5.

California Supply Bond

California has no statewide statute requiring supply bonds. The bonds mandated by state law for public works—Cal. Civ. Code § 9550 and Cal. Pub. Contract Code § 7103—are payment bonds running from contractors to protect workers and suppliers, not bonds from suppliers guaranteeing delivery. San Francisco is a documented example of a California local government that maintains a specific supply contract bond requirement for vendors supplying commodities and services to city agencies under S.F. Admin. Code Ch. 21, § 21.10.

California Stop Payment Notice Release Bond

California lets a contractor release funds withheld under a stop payment notice by giving a release bond. The bond is 125 percent of the amount claimed (Civ. Code § 8510 for private works, § 9364 for public works).

California Notary Bond

Every California notary public must file a $15,000 official bond under Government Code Section 8212. The commission term is four years (Gov. Code § 8204).

California Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84)

Property brokers registered with FMCSA must keep $75,000 in financial security under 49 U.S.C. 13906. A surety bond is filed on Form BMC-84; a trust fund is filed on Form BMC-85.

Calabasas, CA Mobile Car Washing License Bond ($10,000)

Calabasas, CA. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Calaveras County, CA Cannabis Commercial Permit Bond

Calaveras County, CA. The agency sets the amount.

California Adoption Facilitator Bond ($25,000)

Statewide in California. A $25,000 bond, issued instantly online.

California Aircraft Jet Fuel Dealer Bond

Statewide in California. The agency sets the amount.

California Alcoholic Beverage Tax Bond

Statewide in California. The agency sets the amount.

California Anytime Fitness Franchise Health Club Bond ($25,000)

Statewide in California. A $25,000 bond.

California Associated Roofing Contractors of the Bay Area Counties 40, 81, 95 Wage and Welfare Bond

Statewide in California. The agency sets the amount.

California Athlete Agent Bond ($100,000)

Statewide in California. A $100,000 bond.

California Auction Company Bond ($20,000)

Statewide in California. A $20,000 bond, issued instantly online.

California Auctioneer Bond ($20,000)

Statewide in California. A $20,000 bond, issued instantly online.

California Automatic Sprinkler Fitters and Apprentices Local Union No. 709 Wage & Fringe Bond ($20,000)

Statewide in California. A $20,000 bond.

California Bail Agent Bond ($1,000)

Statewide in California. A $1,000 bond, issued instantly online.