Delaware surety bonds.

Delaware Bid Bond

Delaware requires bid security on large public works contracts with state agencies under 29 Del. C. § 6962. Small public works below the threshold set under § 6913 are not covered by this section.

Delaware Performance & Payment Bond

On Delaware large public works contracts, the winning bidder must give a bond for 100% of the contract price that covers both performance and payment for labor and materials, under 29 Del. C. § 6962(d)(9).

Delaware Contractor License Bond

Delaware has no general contractor license bond, but nonresident contractors and subcontractors must file a surety bond with the Department of Finance to protect state tax revenue, under 30 Del. C. § 375.

Delaware Mechanic's Lien Discharge Bond

In Delaware, a mechanic's lien claim can be discharged by depositing the claim amount with the court, or by entering approved security instead, under 25 Del. C. § 2729.

Delaware Subdivision Bond

Delaware's DelDOT requires security before it takes over new subdivision streets for state maintenance, under 17 Del. C. § 508. Since June 9, 2025, the bond is 150% of the top coat cost estimate.

Delaware Maintenance Bond

Delaware's public works law, 29 Del. C. § 6962, requires a bid bond of at least 10% of the bid and a performance bond of 100% of the contract price on large public works contracts, but does not require a separate maintenance or warranty bond. When one is used, the contract or local agency sets it.

Delaware Right-of-Way Bond

DelDOT requires security, such as a surety bond, for commercial entrances and off-site improvements on state-maintained roads under its Development Coordination Manual.

Delaware Permit Bond

Delaware has no statewide building permit bond; counties and cities set their own. New Castle County requires permit-endorsed contractors to file a Statutory Compliance Bond with their county license, with amounts set by license class, for example $150,000 for a Class A building contractor.

Delaware Supply Bond

Delaware law lets state agencies require bonds on contracts for materiel (supplies) under 29 Del. C. § 6927: a bid bond or security of at least 10% of the bid, and a performance bond generally equal to 100% of the contract award. For smaller material purchases the requirement can be reduced or waived if the bid specifications say so.

Delaware Stop Payment Notice Release Bond

Delaware does not have a stop payment notice procedure, so there is no stop notice release bond. Unpaid parties use mechanics liens and payment security on public jobs instead.

Delaware Notary Bond

Delaware does not require notaries public to be bonded. Notaries are commissioned by the Delaware Secretary of State.

Delaware 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.

City of Lewes, DE Plumbing Contractor Bond ($5,000)

City of Lewes, DE. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

City of New Castle, DE Contractor License Bond ($10,000)

City of New Castle, DE. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

City of Newark, DE General Contractor Bond ($100,000)

City of Newark, DE. A $100,000 bond, issued instantly online.

City of Newark, DE General Contractor Bond ($50,000)

City of Newark, DE. A $50,000 bond, issued instantly online.

City of Newark, DE General Contractor Bond ($75,000)

City of Newark, DE. A $75,000 bond, issued instantly online.

City of Newark, DE Limited Sub-Contractor Bond ($50,000)

City of Newark, DE. A $50,000 bond, issued instantly online.

City of Newark, DE Minor Renovation Contractor Bond ($10,000)

City of Newark, DE. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

City of Newark, DE Minor Renovation Contractor Bond ($25,000)

City of Newark, DE. A $25,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Delaware Appraisal Management Company Bond ($20,000)

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

Delaware Casher of Checks, Drafts or Money Orders Bond ($5,000)

Statewide in Delaware. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Delaware Mortgage Broker Bond ($25,000)

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

Delaware Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Company Bond ($25,000)

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