BondsOnlineTexas,Comparative Guide to Commercial, Contract, Performance & Fidelity Bonds

Type of Bond	App Needed	Rate	Comments
Business Services for Janitorial 2	Form 6546-6-2001	Go to Rate Sheet	Signed/completed Business Services for Janitorial services application. Bonds are written up to $100,000
Certificate of Title by Surety Bond	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	$6K / $100 min.	Signed Form 10 Application, proof of ownership, copies of the state's supporting letters, and title and registration verification form
City & County Licenses and Permit	under $25,000 use Form 10 E Application plus Instructions or Form 10 Application plus Instructions	Usually $5K or $10K, $100 min.	Most bonds require estimated net worth. Net worth not required under $25K
Conduct Surety Bonds	F9685H-VK-$5000 F9685H-VK-$10,000	$5,000 - $535 10,0000 - $650	Instant Issue Bond. No Underwriting. Provided to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. $5,000 standard and $10,000 if located within 1000' of school. Typical bond is a 3 year bond unless otherwise stated.
Contract (Bid and Performances	Up to $100K (Single or Aggregate) Fast-Track Application Form F7392 Up to $200,000 Single or $400,00 Aggregate 2 X 4 Contract Bid Package F3070-3-2006 Please call office	Submit for bid	Bonds under $100K don't require financial statements. Over $100K - Complete 2x4 Contract Bid Package and fax, email or mail to our office for processing.
Court	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	General $10K for plaintiff bonds, $20K for defendant bonds $100 min.	Completed and signed Form 10 application with business and personal financial statements. Bonds exceeding $10K require supporting court documents
Employee Dishonesty Bonds 2	F6547-6-2001	Go to rate sheet	Completed Dishonesty application.
Employment Agency	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	$10K/ $100 min.	Form 10 application with net worth estimate
ERISA / Pension Plan	Form 10 Application plus Instructions or Form 6540-10-2001	Submit for Bid - Please call office for pricing	Complete either of the listed forms. In addition we need to know: 1. is the plan audited, 2. How often, 3. By whom, 4. Is this bond required because more than 5% of plan assets are "non-qualifying"
Errors/Omissions for Notary 2	Form 6542i (Individual) Form 6542g (Group)	Go to Rate Sheet	Form 6542 completed and signed
Federal Excise Wine & Distilled Spirits Bonds	Form 10 application	1st $25,000=$12 per $1,000 Next $25,000=$8 per $1,000 Over $50,000=$3.75 per $1,000 ($100 minimum)	Form 10 application
Fidelity - Name or Position Schedule	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	Submit for Bid	Form 10 application completed for each individual or position to be covered. To consider Commercial Blanket Bonds, we need a completed Form 30 Application
Financial Obligation	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	Varies-contact for bid, $150 min.	This family of bonds includes property broker, packers, and stockyards, ARC, sales tax, utility deposit, and other hazardous bonds. We need a completed Form 10 Application with business and personal financial statements.
Lost Instrument	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	Usually $20K, $100 min.	Completed and signed Form 10 Application with financial statements . Section 7 on the reverse side of the application needs to be completed.
Mobile Home Installer	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	$20K, $100 min.	Completed and signed Form 10 application with the financial statement completed.
Motor Vehicle Dealer	JP Application	$25,0000	New Dealers - $300 Dealers starting 2nd or 3rd years - $225 Dealers starting 4th year or more - $175
Notary (State of Texas) Renewals	State Application	$50 for 4 years for $10,000 Bond, plus the $21 for state application fee. Total Cost $71	Every notary applicant must complete and sign the "Application for Appointment as a Texas Notary Public" Mail to : James Stafford Insurance Agency 1562 NW Access Rd. Mount Vernon, TX 75457 For complete instructions: How to become a Notary.
Outdoor Advertiser	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	$5K, $100 min.	Signed and completed Form 10 application with net worth estimate
Over Axle/ Over Gross Weight	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	$10K, $100 min.	Completed and signed Form 10 application. Need principal's name and address.
Private School	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	$10K, $100 min.	Completed and signed Form 10 Application with business and personal financial statements.
Probate or Fiduciary	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	Call for rates	Any bond over $10,000 must be submitted for approval
Public Official	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	Call for rates	Completed and signed Form 10 application and Form 40 application
Superheavy or Oversized Permit	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	$5K, $50 min.	Form 10 completed and signed with principal's name and address. Bonds expire at 8/31 each year
Tax Preparers' Professional Liability Insurance 2	Form 6541	Go to Rate Sheet
Title Ins. Agent	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	$10K, $100 min.	Completed and signed Form 10 application with business and personal financial statements. We also need to obtain evidence that the applicant has errors and omissions insurance coverage.
Title Ins. Escrow Office	Form 10 Application plus Instructions	1st 10 Officers - $50 each; 10 Officers =$ 500 + $25 each add' officer; 25 Officers - $875 & $12.50 ea. add'l officer. $100 min.	Completed and signed Form 10 application with a list of escrow officers to be covered under the bond.