Surety bonds

Federal surety bonds.

Bonds required by federal law and federal contracts. Pick a bond to see who needs it and how to apply.

Contract bondFreeRequired by federal law

Federal Bid Bond

Federal agencies may require a bid guarantee on construction contracts that need performance and payment bonds. Under FAR 28.101-2 the guarantee is at least 20 percent of the bid price, capped at $3 million.

Contract bond3%, $250 minRequired by federal law

Federal Performance & Payment Bond

The Miller Act (40 U.S.C. 3131) requires performance and payment bonds on federal construction contracts. FAR 28.102-1 sets the threshold at contracts over $150,000, with both bonds at 100 percent of the original contract price.

Federal bondFrom $2,250/yrRequired by federal law

Federal 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.

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License, permit and business bonds.

Prices from Propeller Bonds' rate sheet, checked Oct 17, 2026. "From" prices are starting rates: a credit check or underwriter review sets your final price, and you see it before you pay.

Showing 12 of 78 bonds

Commercial$109

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 1a. 6 or less employees Bond ($2,500)

Nationwide (federal). A $2,500 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$181

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 1b. 7 to 15 employees Bond ($2,500)

Nationwide (federal). A $2,500 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$260

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 1c. 16 or more employees Bond ($2,500)

Nationwide (federal). A $2,500 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$131

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 2a. 6 or less employees Bond ($5,000)

Nationwide (federal). A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$221

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 2b. 7 to 15 employees Bond ($5,000)

Nationwide (federal). A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$320

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 2c. 16 or more employees Bond ($5,000)

Nationwide (federal). A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$175

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 3a. 6 or less employees Bond ($10,000)

Nationwide (federal). A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$300

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 3b. 7 to 15 employees Bond ($10,000)

Nationwide (federal). A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$439

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 3c. 16 or more employees Bond ($10,000)

Nationwide (federal). A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$258

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 4a. 6 or less employees Bond ($25,000)

Nationwide (federal). A $25,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$437

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 4b. 7 to 15 employees Bond ($25,000)

Nationwide (federal). A $25,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Commercial$636

Business Services, Employee Dishonesty, Janitorial 4c. 16 or more employees Bond ($25,000)

Nationwide (federal). A $25,000 bond, issued instantly online.

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