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Virginia surety bonds.

The contractor and commercial bonds we arrange in Virginia. Pick a bond to see what it's for, who requires it and how to apply.

Contract bondFreeRequired by state law

Virginia Bid Bond

The Virginia Public Procurement Act requires a bid bond on larger public construction contracts funded in whole or part by the Commonwealth. The bond may not exceed 5% of the bid.

Contract bond3%, $250 minRequired by state law

Virginia Performance & Payment Bond

Virginia requires a performance bond and a payment bond, each in the sum of the contract amount, on larger public construction contracts under the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

License bond$438 for 2 yrRequired by state law

Virginia Contractor License Bond

Virginia Class A and Class B contractor applicants must show a minimum net worth, or instead file a $50,000 surety bond on the Board for Contractors' bond form.

Court and release bondRequired by state law

Virginia Mechanic's Lien Discharge Bond

In Virginia, the owner, general contractor or another party in interest can ask the court to release a mechanic's lien from the property by posting a bond, either during an enforcement suit or before one is filed.

Development bond3%, $250 minSet by cities and counties

Virginia Subdivision Bond

Virginia law lets localities require a bond, letter of credit or other surety so a developer completes public improvements shown on an approved subdivision plat.

Contract bondSet by the contract

Virginia Maintenance Bond

No Virginia statute requires maintenance or warranty bonds. Va. Code § 2.2-4337 requires performance and payment bonds on public construction contracts over $500,000 (over $350,000 for state-funded transportation projects) but does not mention maintenance bonds, so they are set by the contract or project owner.

Permit bondRequired by state law

Virginia Right-of-Way Bond

VDOT requires surety for land use permits to work in state highway right of way. The amount depends on the type of permit and the cost of the work.

Permit bondSet by cities and counties

Virginia Permit Bond

Virginia has no statewide permit bond; each county, city or town sets its own. For example, under Va. Code § 62.1-44.15:57, a local agency issuing a grading, building or other permit for land-disturbing work may require a reasonable performance bond with surety, capped at the estimated cost of erosion and sediment control work plus up to 25% for administrative costs and inflation.

Contract bondSet by the contract

Virginia Supply Bond

No Virginia statute requires supply bonds. The Virginia Public Procurement Act's bond sections (Va. Code §§ 2.2-4336 and 2.2-4337) apply to construction contracts, so a bond on a supply contract is set by the solicitation or contract.

Court and release bondNot used in this state

Virginia Stop Payment Notice Release Bond

Virginia has no stop notice procedure. Its mechanics' lien law, Va. Code title 43, chapter 1, gives unpaid parties a lien on the property, which can be released by a bond under §§ 43-70 and 43-71; public jobs use payment bonds instead.

Commercial bondNot used in this state

Virginia Notary Bond

Virginia notaries are not required to post a bond. The Secretary of the Commonwealth issues four-year commissions.

Federal bondFrom $2,250/yrRequired by federal law

Virginia 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.

More Virginia bonds

License, permit and business bonds in Virginia.

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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License$100/yr

Arlington County, VA Home Improvement Contractor Bond ($10,000)

Arlington County, VA. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

Arlington County, VA Plumbing and Gas Contractor Bond ($10,000)

Arlington County, VA. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

Caroline County, VA Sewage Disposal Services Bond ($5,000)

Caroline County, VA. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Alexandria, VA Precious Metals Dealer Bond ($10,000)

City of Alexandria, VA. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Blackstone, VA Peddler Bond ($5,000)

City of Blackstone, VA. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Chesapeake, VA Amusement Operator Bond ($1,000)

City of Chesapeake, VA. A $1,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Chesapeake, VA Precious Metals Dealer Bond ($10,000)

City of Chesapeake, VA. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Danville, VA Contractor's License Bond ($5,000)

City of Danville, VA. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Falls Church, VA Precious Metals Dealer Bond ($10,000)

City of Falls Church, VA. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Falls Church, VA Solicitor Bond ($2,000)

City of Falls Church, VA. A $2,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Falls Church, VA Tree Contractor Bond ($1,000)

City of Falls Church, VA. A $1,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Lynchburg, VA Contractors License Bond ($5,000)

City of Lynchburg, VA. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

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