Surety bonds

Wisconsin surety bonds.

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

Contract bondFreeRequired by state law

Wisconsin Bid Bond

Bids on Wisconsin state building projects let by the Department of Administration, Division of Facilities Development, need a bid bond under Wis. Stat. § 16.855(2)(b)1. The state bid bond form sets the penal sum at 10 percent of the total bid. Cities and other local bodies set bid security in their own bid documents.

Contract bond3%, $250 minRequired by state law

Wisconsin Performance & Payment Bond

Wisconsin Statutes Section 779.14 requires a payment bond on public improvement contracts of $10,000 or more. The bond penalty must be not less than the contract price.

License bondRequired by state law

Wisconsin Contractor License Bond

A business that pulls building permits for one- and two-family homes in Wisconsin needs a Dwelling Contractor certification from the Department of Safety and Professional Services. Under Wis. Stat. § 101.654 it must show financial responsibility with either a surety bond of at least $25,000 or general liability insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence.

Court and release bondRequired by state law

Wisconsin Mechanic's Lien Discharge Bond

Under Wis. Stat. § 779.08, an owner or other interested party can release a construction lien by filing a surety undertaking, or depositing money, a certified check or government bonds, equal to 125 percent of the lien claim. Once the court approves the substitute security, the clerk removes the lien from the judgment and lien docket.

Development bond3%, $250 minSet by cities and counties

Wisconsin Subdivision Bond

Wis. Stat. § 236.13(2)(a) lets a town or municipality require a subdivider to install public improvements, or post a surety bond or other security for them, as a condition of plat approval. The local governing body sets the amount, within limits set by the statute.

Contract bondSet by the contract

Wisconsin Maintenance Bond

Wisconsin law requires payment bonds on public improvement contracts (Wis. Stat. § 779.14), and state building bids call for performance and payment bonds, but no statewide maintenance or warranty bond requirement was found. When used, the project owner sets it in the contract or local development agreement.

Permit bondSet by cities and counties

Wisconsin Right-of-Way Bond

Under Wis. Stat. § 86.07(2)(a), any work in a Wisconsin highway right-of-way needs a permit from the authority that maintains the highway. A statewide WisDOT bond for these permits was not confirmed; cities set bond rules for work in their streets, for example Wisconsin Rapids requires a $10,000 bond on file before it issues an excavating permit.

Permit bondSet by cities and counties

Wisconsin Permit Bond

Wisconsin has no statewide permit bond. Cities set their own, for example Wisconsin Rapids will not issue an excavating permit until a $10,000 bond in the city's name is on file.

Contract bondSet by the contract

Wisconsin Supply Bond

No Wisconsin statute requires supply bonds. State purchasing rules (Wis. Admin. Code Adm 7.08) let the agency require a performance surety when a contractor's failure to perform would cause damage, applied the same way to every bidder on that solicitation.

Court and release bondRequired by state law

Wisconsin Stop Payment Notice Release Bond

On Wisconsin public improvements, an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can serve notice of a lien on money owed to the prime contractor, and the public body must hold back enough to pay the claim (Wis. Stat. § 779.15). Under Wis. Stat. § 779.17, the prime contractor can get the held funds released by filing a surety bond, approved by the public authority, guaranteeing payment of any judgment for the claimant.

Commercial bondRequired by state law

Wisconsin Notary Bond

Wisconsin notary applicants file a $500 surety bond with the Department of Financial Institutions for a four-year commission. Lawyers licensed in Wisconsin who apply for a permanent commission do not need a bond.

Federal bondFrom $2,250/yrRequired by federal law

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin bonds

License, permit and business bonds in Wisconsin.

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

City of Eau Claire, WI Mobile Home Park Permit Bond ($2,000)

City of Eau Claire, WI. A $2,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License0.5%, $100 min

City of Elkhorn, WI Mobile Home Park Permit Bond

City of Elkhorn, WI. The agency sets the amount, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Evansville, WI Solicitor License Bond ($500)

City of Evansville, WI. A $500 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Green Bay, WI HVAC Contractor Bond ($2,000)

City of Green Bay, WI. A $2,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Green Bay, WI Sidewalk and Driveway Contractor Bond ($5,000)

City of Green Bay, WI. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Green Bay, WI Tree and Brush Trimming Contractor Bond ($1,000)

City of Green Bay, WI. A $1,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Janesville, WI Contractor Bond ($10,000)

City of Janesville, WI. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Permit$100/yr

City of Kenosha, WI Right of Way Permit Bond ($10,000)

City of Kenosha, WI. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Kenosha, WI Sign Contractor Bond ($10,000)

City of Kenosha, WI. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Permit$100/yr

City of Kenosha, WI Street Opening Bond ($3,000)

City of Kenosha, WI. A $3,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Permit$100/yr

City of LaCrosse, WI Right of Way Bond ($10,000)

City of LaCrosse, WI. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Madison, WI Concrete Layer, Asphalt Paver, Landscape Paver & Mudjacker License Bond ($5,000)

City of Madison, WI. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

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