Telemarketing Bond

What is a telemarketing bond?

A telemarketing bond is a type of license and permit bond which is required in most states for telemarketing companies that operate there, even if they are not located there. This bond typically is a licensing requirement and without it telemarketers cannot get licensed and operate legally.

What’s the purpose of this bond?

The purpose of this bond is to protect the public from telemarketing fraud, abuse, and other violations of state regulations. The telemarketing bond guarantees that bonded telemarketers and companies will comply with state regulations and only engage in honest and legitimate telemarketing practices.

If a telemarketer or company are found to have violated regulations by, for example, calling people who are on the National "Do Not Call Registry," then a claim can be made against their bond and claimants are compensated. Since telemarketing regulations are usually quite lengthy and complicated, these bonds can also offer protection in cases when telemarketers break regulations due to oversight rather than ill will.

Telemarketing bonds are necessary for every state in which a telemarketer is calling if such regulations are in place in those particular states. In other words, you will need 5 telemarketing bonds if you intend to solicit in, say, Texas, Utah, New York, California, and Arizona. They are required upon getting licensed as a telemarketer in that state.

See the sections below for more information about the cost of your surety bond, and how to get bonded! If you are new to surety bonds, see our detailed "What is a surety bond" guide!

Telemarketing Bond Cost

The cost of a telemarketing bond depends on the amount of the bond. For example, telemarketing bonds’ amounts in Arizona and California are $100,000, while in Florida and Ohio they are $50,000, $25,000 in New York, and $10,000 in Texas.

How is bond cost determined?

The cost of your telemarketing bond is a percentage of the amount of your bond. This percentage, or premium, is usually determined by sureties on the basis of your personal credit score as the most important factor. If you don’t know the amount of a bond for a particular state, it is always best to contact the relevant authorities in that state.

Applicants who have a high credit score, around or above 700 FICO, usually receive so-called standard market rates. These rates are often between 1%-4% of the total bond amount, though they may vary depending on the type of solicitation that you will be doing. Different types of telemarketing are more or less risky and the surety which backs your bond will also take this into account when determining your rate.

Your surety bond’s cost is influenced by other financial and business factors as well. Check out our extensive surety bond cost guide if you would like to find out more about other things sureties take into account when determining your rate, and how you can get a better one!

You can get an estimate of the cost of your bond by using our bond calculator below!

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Can I get bonded if I have a low credit score?

Since bad credit applicants are seen as a greater risk for sureties to underwrite, getting a bond if you have low credit is slightly more expensive. Rates for such applicants vary between 5%-10% of the total bond amount.

Yet, your bond cost is not set in stone, and by improving your credit score and other financial indicators, you can get increasingly better bond rates!

How to Get Your Telemarketing Bond

To get started with your bond application, complete our online form first! We’ll then provide you with a free and exact quote on your bond, along with further details about the bonding process.

You can always call us at 866.450.3412 to speak to one of our experts about your bonding requirements. Call us, don’t hesitate!

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Bryant Surety Bonds

Bryant Surety Bonds, Inc. is a surety bond agency based in Pennsylvania. Licensed in all 50 states and with access to over 20 T-listed, A-Rated bonding companies, we have the contacts, expertise, and top service to provide you with a hassle-free experience, all while offering competitive rates for your surety bond.