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Types of Surety Bonds: Which One Do You Need?
There are three types of Tennessee surety bonding that can be required of you:
- License and permit bonds needed for many professions such as auto dealers and mortgage brokers to operate legally.
- Contractor bonds for public construction projects.
- Court bonds required by the courts for various purposes.
It’s important you understand how surety bonds work and that you're responsible to pay claims in full, which makes it important that you find a bond company that will defend you from claims.
Find Your Surety Bond
Tennessee Alcohol (All Others) Bond | Department of Revenue | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Appraisal Management Company Bond | TN Appraisal Commission | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Beauty Pageant Surety Bond | Division of Consumer Affairs | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Cement Worker's Bond (City of Memphis) | City of Memphis | Memphis | Apply |
Tennessee City of Cookeville Electric Dept. Utility Bond | Cookeville Electric Dept. | Cookeville | Apply |
Tennessee City of Hendersonville Permit Bond | Hendersonville Department of Building & Codes | Hendersonville | Apply |
Tennessee Collection Agency Bond | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Collection Service License Bond | Tennessee Department of commerce and Insurance | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee County Public Officals Bond | State of Tennessee, County of Shelby | Memphis | Apply |
Tennessee Credit & Collection Exhibits Bond | COMDATA, INC. | Brentwood | Apply |
Tennessee Credit Services Organization Bond | Director of Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Dealer of Manufactured Homes Bond | Motor Vehicle Commissioner | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee EFS TRANSPORTATION Financial Guarantee Bond | EFS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. | Memphis | Apply |
Tennessee Electric Service Furnished Bond (Davidson County, TN) | Nashville Electric Service | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Electric Service Indemnity Bond (Electric Board of Chattanooga) | Electric Board of Chattanooga | Chattanooga | Apply |
Tennessee Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor Bond | Board of Licensing Contractors, Dept of Commerce and Insurance | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Flexiable Credit Lender Bond | State of Tennessee Department of Financial Instit. | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Highway Entrance Permit Bond | Department of Transportation | Knoxville | Apply |
Tennessee Home Improvement Contractor Bond | Dept. of Commerce & Insurance, Contractor License Board | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Hotdog Vendor Bond (City of Cookeville) | City of Cookeville | Cookeville | Apply |
Tennessee Industrial Loan and Thrift Bond | State of Tennessee Dept. of Financial Institutions | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Investment Advisor Bond | State of Tennessee Securities | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee License For Consumption On Premises Bond | Department of Revenue State of Tennessee | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Litigation Financier Bond | Business Services Division - Tre Hargett | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Lottery Retailer Bond | Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Manufactured Home Stabilizing System Installer Bond | Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Manufacturer or Modular Building Units Bond | Department of Commerce and Insurance | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Memphis and Shelby County Code Enforcement Bond | Memphis & Shelby County | Memphis | Apply |
Tennessee Memphis Light, Gas & Water Div Indemnity Bond for Utility Services | Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division | Memphis | Apply |
Tennessee Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Permit Bond | NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Modular Building Units Dealer Bond | State Fire Marshal's Office - Codes Enforcement | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Modular Building Units Installer Bond | STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Mortgage Broker, Lender or Servicer Bond | Financial Institutions | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Mortgage Lender Bond | STATE OF TENNESSEE Dept OF FINANCIAL INST. | NASHVILLE | Apply |
Tennessee Motor Vehicle Auction Bond | Motor Vehicle Commission | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond | Motor Vehicle Commission | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Murfreesboro Electric Utility Deposit Bond | Murfreesboro Electric Department | Murfreesboro | Apply |
Tennessee Natural Gas Bond (Sevier County Utility District) | Sevier County Utillity District | Sevierville | Apply |
Tennessee Pest Control License Bond | Tennessee Department of Agriculture | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Pesticides Bond | Tennessee Department of Agriculture | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Petroleum Products and Alternative Fuels Bond | TN Dept of Revenue | Memphis | Apply |
Tennessee Postsecondary Educationall Institutions Bond | Tennessee Higher Education Commission | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Private School Bond (Cosmetology) | Tennessee Board of Cosmetology | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Probationary Services Provider Perfromance Bond | Maury County General Session & Circuit Court | Columbia | Apply |
Tennessee Professional Boxing or Combat Matches Promoter Bond | Tennessee Athletic Commission | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Professional Fund Raising Bond | Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Professional Fundraiser Bond (City of Franklin, TN) | City of Franklin | Franklin | Apply |
Tennessee Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | State of Tennessee Securities Division | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Professional Solicitor Bond | Tennessee Secretary of State | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Public Adjusters Bond | TN Department of Commerce | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Sale of Alcoholic Beverages For Consumption On Premises Bond | State of Tennessee ABC | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee School of Cosmetology Bond | State Board of Cosmetology | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Solicitation Permit Bond | City of Nashville | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Staff Leasing Company License or Permit Bond | Department of Commerce & Insurance | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee STATE OF TENNESSEE – HEALTH CLUB SURETY Bond | State of Tennessee Dept of Commerce & Insurance | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Third Party Examiner Services Bond | TN Dept of Safety | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Title Insurance Producer's Bond | Dept of Commerce and Insurance | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Title Pledge Lender Bond | Department of Financial Institutions | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee TOBACCO TAX STAMP AFFIXING AGENT Bond | Tennessee Department of Revenue | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Utility Bond (Metro Water Services) | Metro Water Services | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Utility Deposit Bond | EPB Electric Power | Chattanooga | Apply |
Tennessee Utility Deposit Bond | Volunteer Energy Cooperative | Decatur | Apply |
Tennessee Utility Service Guaranty Bond | Knoxville Utilities Board | Knoxville | Apply |
Tennessee Utility Service Guaranty Bond (Lenoir City, TN) | Lenoir City Utilities Board | Lenoir City | Apply |
Tennessee Warehousmen, Dealers, Wholesalers, Manufacturers of Beer Bond | Department of Revenue | Nashville | Apply |
Tennessee Wildlife Recources Agency Bond | Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | Nashville | Apply |
Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) | FMCSA | N/A | Apply |
Auto Dealer Bond (motor vehicle dealer bond) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Contractor License Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Mechanics Lien Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Customs Bond | CBP | N/A | Apply |
Health Club Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Medicare/Medicaid Bond (DMEPOS) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Insurance Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Public Adjuster Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Surplus Lines Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Title Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Mortgage Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Mortgage Lender Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Vehicle Title Bond (bonded title) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Reclamation Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Alcohol/Liquor Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Brewers Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
CPEO Bond (Certified Professional Employer Organization) | IRS | N/A | Apply |
Collection Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Fuel Tax Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Funeral Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Immigration Consultant Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Lottery Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Marijuana Surety Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Private School Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Process Server Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Public Official Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Money Transmitter Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Sales Tax Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Small Loan Companies Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Telemarketing Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Tobacco Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
ARC Bond | ARC | N/A | Apply |
Travel Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Union Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Utility Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Business Service Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
Employee Dishonesty Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
Janitorial & Cleaning Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
Financial Institution Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
ERISA Bond | Employee Retirement Income Security Act | N/A | Apply |
Bid Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Performance Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Payment Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Supply Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Maintenance Bond (Warranty Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Subdivision Bond | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Bankruptcy Trustee Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Fiduciary Bond (Probate Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Guardian Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Injunction Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Receiver Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Supersedeas Bond (Appeal Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Replevin Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Getting License and Permit Bonds
Tennessee requires license and permit bonds in order to get and file licenses/permits for many different professions. You can find our full list of license and permit bonds required by using our bond requirement search tool.
Getting Contract Bonds for Public Jobs
Contract bonds such as bid bonds and performance bonds are needed to work on public construction projects. However, these are usually required by cities or municipalities as opposed to the state. You can learn more about what’s needed to get surety bonds for public construction projects.
Getting Court Bonds in Tennessee
Court bonds aren’t needed as often as the bonds mentioned above, but can be required by the courts if you need to appeal a court decision, become a legal guardian of a minor or operate as a fiduciary of an estate.
What Do Surety Bonds Cost?
Surety bonds generally cost 1-15% of the required bond amount. Surety bond costs vary drastically depending on the bond amount you need and your rate (which is the percentage of the full bond amount you must pay). You can get an instant estimate by using our bond premium calculator, or apply online to get a firm bond quote.
Can You Get Tennessee Surety Bonds with Bad Credit?
It’s possible to get a surety bond with bad credit, but it will depend on the bond type you need and how severe your credit issues are. You can get approved for most license and permit bonds regardless of your credit situation. However, it is more difficult to get contract bonds with bad credit. You can also read the most frequently asked surety bond related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply, get approved online, submit the indemnity agreement, and pay for the bond online. Then we will ship the original bond to you using your preferred method of shipping.
Yes. We have exclusive programs that allow us to write these bonds, even if you have credit issues. You can apply and get a quote instantly.
Yes. Due to the large volume of bonds written, we provide the lowest rates possible. Apply on our website and receive an online approval instantly.
You need to contact the surety company's claims department and present proof that the claim is false.
No, many do not. You can view our full list of state bond requirements. It is also wise to contact your state directly to determine any requirements youm ust meet.
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