Maine Surety Bond Overview
Many types of businesses in Maine need a professional license before operating legally in the state. Obtaining a surety bond is often required during the licensing process. Bryant Surety Bonds underwrites all types of Maine surety bonds. We can help your business, with our expert knowledge and practical experience in bonding.
We also offer our Bad Credit Surety Bond Program, in order to assist applicants with problematic finances to get the bond they need. Because of our close relationships with a number of A-rated and T-listed surety bond companies, we can match your circumstances with the best bonding option. That’s why you’re guaranteed to get a top bond price with us, whatever your credit score is.
We’ve compiled a full overview of Maine surety bonds below. If you’re ready to get started, you can apply online today.
You can locate the exact Maine surety bond that you have to post in the table below. For any questions, we are available at 866.450.3412.
Find the Bond You Need
The table below contains a list of only the most popular surety bonds. If you can't find yours, fill out our online application and select "Not in the list".
| Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) | FMCSA | N/A | Apply Now |
| Investment Advisor (Blue Sky) Bond | Maine Securities Division | Uniform Surety Bond | Apply Now |
| Collection Agency Bond | Office of Consumer Credit Regulation | Debt Collector/Repossession (Continuous) | Apply Now |
| Debt Consolidators Bond | Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection | Debt Management | Apply Now |
| Professional Fund Raisers Bond | Department Of Professional & Financial Regulation | Professional Solicitor or Commercial Co-Venturer | Apply Now |
| Insurance Agents/Brokers Bond | BUREAU OF INSURANCE | Insurance Consultant's License Bond | Apply Now |
| Insurance 3rd Party Administrator Bond | Dept of Professional & Financial Regulations | Insurance 3rd Party Administrator Bond | Apply Now |
| Mortgage Broker (1st & 2nd Mortgages) Bond | Office of Consumer Credit Regulation | Loan Broker | Apply Now |
| Mortgage Lender/Banker (1st & 2nd Mort.) Bond | Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection | Supervised Lender | Apply Now |
| Small Loan Companies Bond | State Of Maine | LOAN BROKER | Apply Now |
| Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (New & Used) Bond | Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Dealer and Agent Servic | Motor Vehicle Dealer | Apply Now |
| Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (Used Only, No New) Bond | Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Dealer and Agent Servic | Motor Vehicle Dealer | Apply Now |
| Detectives Bond | State of Maine - Department of Public Safety | P.I., Investigative Assistant, or Contract Security | Apply Now |
| Employment Agencies Bond | Maine Dept of Labor | Nonprofit Organization Bond | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | State of Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protectio | Residential Real Estate Property Peservation Servi | Apply Now |
| Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Payroll Processor Recovery Fund | Payroll Processor Bond | Apply Now |
| Turnpike/Bridge Toll Bond | Maine Turnpike Authority | Turnpike/Bridge Toll Bond | Apply Now |
| Utility Deposit Bond | Central Maine Power Company | Retail Store Bond (Central Maine Power Company) | Apply Now |
| Telemarketing/Phone Solicitor Bond | OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION | Transient Seller of Consumer Merchandise Bond | Apply Now |
Types of Maine Surety Bonds
Bryant Surety Bonds offers the full selection of Maine surety bonds. Whether you need a license bond, contract bond, or court bond, we can get you bonded.
- License and permit bonds are required from businesses that want to get licensed in a certain field.
- Construction contractors are often asked to post contract bonds for public or private construction projects.
- We also underwrite Maine court bonds, which you might be asked to post by a Maine court.
We can help you identify the bond you need, and answer any questions you might have regarding the bonding process. Just call us at 866.450.3412. Keep reading for more about each category of Maine surety bond.
Maine License & Permit Bonds
Getting licensed is often required by a state, local, or city authority that regulates your trade. Depending on the type of business, you might have to provide a license and permit bond to be allowed to operate legally.
Maine surety bonds are required by licensing bodies to ensure the lawful and diligent work of licensed businesses. In this sense, they protect the general public from misuse and fraud.
Your Maine surety bond works like an extended line of credit for your business. It guarantees your compliance with the law. In case you don’t follow the rules set for your trade, a claim can be made on your bond. Claimants can be reimbursed up to the penal sum of your bond if the case is proven.
The most common Maine license and permit bonds are:
- Maine auto dealer bond
- Obligee: Maine Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- Bond amount: $5,000-$25,000, depending on the number of sold vehicles
- Maine mortgage broker bond
- Obligee: Maine Office of Consumer Credit Regulation (OCCR)
- Bond amount: $25,000
- Maine payroll processor bond
- Obligee: Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
- Bond amount: set on an individual basis
