Court and public official bonds

California Public Official Bond. 0.35%, $100 min.

The California Public Official Bond costs 0.35% of the bond amount a year with BLDAssure. A court or public body usually requires this bond. It guarantees the person named carries out their duties honestly and as the law requires.

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Your price

0.35% of the bond amount

Minimum premium$100

Bond amount

Or enter an amountFrom $1000.35% × $10,000 = $35, so the $100 minimum applies

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The starting rate. An underwriter reviews your application and you see the final price before you pay.

Price checked on Propeller Bonds' rate sheet, Oct 17, 2026.

How it works

Three steps to your bond.

01Apply onlineAnswer a few questions about your business. It takes a few minutes.
02See your pricePropeller Bonds, our surety partner, reviews your application. You see the final price before you pay.
03File itSign the bond and file it with the agency that asked for it. We help with the filing.

About this bond

What the California Public Official Bond is for

A court or public body usually requires this bond. It guarantees the person named carries out their duties honestly and as the law requires.

The bond amount is set by the agency, utility or fund that asks for it. If the bond holder doesn't meet their obligations, a valid claim is paid up to that amount, and the bond holder repays the surety.

What the price depends on

The starting rate. An underwriter reviews your application and you see the final price before you pay.

FAQs

Common questions.

How much does the California Public Official Bond cost?

0.35% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum. The agency that asks for the bond sets the amount; use the calculator above to see your price. The starting rate. An underwriter reviews your application and you see the final price before you pay.

Do I pay the full bond amount?

No. You pay the premium shown above. The bond amount is the most the surety would pay on a valid claim, and you'd repay the surety for any claim it pays.

Is there a credit check?

The surety reviews your application before it issues the bond. You see the final price before you pay.

How fast is it issued?

As soon as the surety has reviewed your application and you've paid. You see the final price before you pay.

Who issues the bond?

Propeller Bonds, our surety partner, issues it with A-rated carriers. BLDAssure handles your application and service.

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