Iowa surety bonds.
The contractor and commercial bonds we arrange in Iowa. Pick a bond to see what it's for, who requires it and how to apply.
Iowa Bid Bond
Under Iowa Code section 26.8, each bidder on a competitively bid public improvement must include bid security. The governmental entity sets the amount at 5% to 10% of the estimated contract cost or of each bid, and may accept a bidder's bond.
Iowa Performance & Payment Bond
Iowa Code chapter 573 requires a surety bond on public improvement contracts of $25,000 or more, covering performance of the contract and other legal requirements. The bond must be at least 75% of the contract price.
Iowa Contractor License Bond
Iowa contractors must register under Iowa Code chapter 91C. An out-of-state contractor must file a $25,000 surety bond, or show it is prequalified to bid on Iowa DOT projects; the bond secures taxes owed to the state.
Iowa Mechanic's Lien Discharge Bond
Under Iowa Code section 572.15, a mechanic's lien may be discharged at any time by submitting a bond to the administrator in twice the amount of the lien claim.
Iowa Subdivision Bond
Under Iowa Code section 354.8, cities and counties review subdivision plats and may require public improvements as a condition of approval. Any bond or guarantee for those improvements is set by local ordinance.
Iowa Maintenance Bond
No Iowa statute requires a maintenance bond on every job. Iowa Code § 573.2 requires a performance bond on public improvement contracts of $25,000 or more and refers to maintenance bonds that a public improvement contract may require, so whether one is needed, and its amount and term, is set by the contract.
Iowa Right-of-Way Bond
Iowa DOT may require a performance bond for utility work in primary road right of way under 761 IAC 115.3(4), with a minimum of $10,000 per permit or a $100,000 annual statewide bond. A performance bond of at least $100,000 per permit is always required for longitudinal utility occupancy of freeway right of way (761 IAC 115.15(9)).
Iowa Permit Bond
Iowa has no statewide general permit bond. Cities set their own; Des Moines, for example, requires contractors working in the city right of way to have a performance and maintenance bond and insurance on file before it issues obstruction and excavation permits.
Iowa Supply Bond
No Iowa law requiring supply bonds was found. Iowa Code chapter 573 sets bonds for public improvement construction contracts, not for purchases of goods, so supply bonds are set by the purchase contract.
Iowa Stop Payment Notice Release Bond
On Iowa public improvements, unpaid workers and suppliers may file a sworn claim against funds held by the public body under Iowa Code section 573.7. After suit is filed, the general contractor may file a surety bond for double the claim, and the public body then pays out the withheld funds under section 573.16.
Iowa Notary Bond
Iowa does not require a notary bond. Under Iowa Code section 9B.21, an applicant takes an oath and pays a fee to the Secretary of State, and the commission lasts three years.
Iowa 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.
License, permit and business bonds in Iowa.
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.
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City of Altoona, IA Blanket Excavation Right of Way Permit Bond
City of Altoona, IA. The agency sets the amount, issued instantly online.
City of Anamosa, IA House Mover Bond ($5,000)
City of Anamosa, IA. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Bettendorf, IA Contractor's License Bond ($10,000)
City of Bettendorf, IA. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Burlington, IA Sidewalk Crossing Bond ($10,000)
City of Burlington, IA. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Clinton, IA Right of Way Permit Bond ($10,000)
City of Clinton, IA. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Clinton, IA Sewer and Drain Layer Contractor Bond ($1,000)
City of Clinton, IA. A $1,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Clive, IA Pawnbroker / Secondhand Goods Dealer Bond ($1,000)
City of Clive, IA. A $1,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Clive, IA Solicitor and Mobile Food Unit License Bond ($1,000)
City of Clive, IA. A $1,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Davenport, IA Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing or Sign Contractor Bond ($5,000)
City of Davenport, IA. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Davenport, IA General Contractor Bond ($25,000)
City of Davenport, IA. A $25,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Davenport, IA Utility, Plumber & Contractor Combined Performance Bond ($5,000)
City of Davenport, IA. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.
City of Des Moines, IA Peddler Bond ($1,000)
City of Des Moines, IA. A $1,000 bond, issued instantly online.
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