Oregon Surety Bonds Overview
A surety bond may be required in the state of Oregon for a number of reasons to guarantee compliance with state rules and regulations and provide financial security.
You can obtain three main types of surety bonds:
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If you are applying for a business license you may be asked to get a license or permit bond in order to obtain your license.
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Contractors who wish to work on certain state or federal construction projects may also be required to get a construction bond.
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Certain courts in Oregon may also require a court bond to be obtained for certain court proceeding.For example, in order to appeal a judgement or become a fiduciary.
To learn more about how bonds work, and why they are required, see our detailed ‘What is a surety bond’ guide!
Most Popular Bonds in Oregon
Oregon Auto Dealer Bond
Freight Broker Bond
Oregon Contractor License Bond
Oregon Mortgage Broker Bond
If you already know the type of surety bond you need, find it in the table below and follow the application link to request your free quote.
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 |
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | Construction Contractors Board | Residential Construction Contractor License | Apply Now |
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | Landscape Contractors Board | Landscape Contractor License | Apply Now |
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | Landscape Contractors Board | Landscape Contractor License | Apply Now |
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | Landscape Contractors Board | Landscape Contractor License | Apply Now |
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | Construction Contractor Board | State of Oregon Construction Contractor Board- Com | Apply Now |
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | OR Water Resources Department | Water Well Constructor's | Apply Now |
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | Construction Contractors Board | Statutory Public Works | Apply Now |
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | Construction Contractors Board | Commercial Contractor License Bond | Apply Now |
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond | Bureau of Labor and Industries | Farm Labor Contractor Bond | Apply Now |
Investment Advisor (Blue Sky) Bond | Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services | Investment Advisor Surety | Apply Now |
Collection Agency Bond | Dept of Consumer & Buisness Services | Collection Agency | Apply Now |
Debt Consolidators Bond | Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services | Debt Management Service Provider | Apply Now |
Mortgage Broker (1st & 2nd Mortgages) Bond | Dept of Consumer & Buisness Services, Division of | Mortgage Lender Surety | Apply Now |
Mortgage Lender/Banker (1st & 2nd Mort.) Bond | Division of Finance and Corporate Securities | Mortgage Lender | Apply Now |
Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (New & Used) Bond | Department of Transportation - Driver and Motor Ve | Motor Vehicle Dealer | Apply Now |
Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (New & Used) Bond | Department of Consumer & Business Services | Manufactured Structures Dealer Bond | Apply Now |
Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (Used Only, No New) Bond | Department of Transportation - Driver and Motor Ve | Dismantler or Rebuilder of Vehicles | Apply Now |
Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (Used Only, No New) Bond | Dept of Transportation Driver and Motor Vehicle Se | Motorcycles, Mopeds, Snowmobiles, ATV | Apply Now |
Motor Vehicle (Non-Dealer, Not Listed) Bond | State of Oregon, Dept of Transportation | Disseminator Bond | Apply Now |
Sport Permits Bond | Dept. of State Police, OR Athletic Commission | Sport Promoter | Apply Now |
Detectives Bond | DPSST, Private Investigator Licensing Program | Private Investigator Bond | Apply Now |
Employment Agencies Bond | Oregon Employment Department | Employment Agencies Bond | Apply Now |
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Dept of Public Safety and Training | Department of Public Safety Standards and Training | Apply Now |
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Dept of Consumer and Business Services | Appraisal Management Company | Apply Now |
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, Div. | Pawnbroker | Apply Now |
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Department of Environmental Quality | Sewage Disposal Service | Apply Now |
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | Board of Pharmacy | Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor | Apply Now |
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond | OR Department of Environmental Quality | Waste Tire Carrier Bond | Apply Now |
Schools (All) Bond | Construction Contractors Board | Continuing Education Provider Bond | Apply Now |
Alcohol (Manufacturers, Warehouses, Wholesalers) Bond | Oregon Liquor Control Commission | Liquor Control Commission Licensee | Apply Now |
Alcohol (Retailers) Bond | Oregon Liquor Control Commission | Liquor Control Commission Licensee's Bond | Apply Now |
Fuel Tax (All Others, Sellers & Users) Bond | OR Dept of Transportation | Motor Vehicle Fuel Dealer Bond | Apply Now |
Fuel Tax (All Others, Sellers & Users) Bond | OR Dept of Transportation | Use Fuel Seller Bond | Apply Now |
Miscellaneous Taxes Bond | Department of Transportation Division | Miscellaneous Taxes Bond | Apply Now |
Miscellaneous Taxes Bond | DOT Motors Carrier Transportation Division | Highway Use Tax Bond | Apply Now |
Financial Guarantee (All Other) Bond | Pacific Pride Services, LLC | Franchise Bond (Pacific Pride Services, LLC) | Apply Now |
Wages & Fringe Benefits Bond | Construction Contractors Board | Statutory Public Works | Apply Now |
Lottery Bond | Oregon State Lottery Commission | Lottery Commission Agent | Apply Now |
Money Transmitter Bond | Department of Consumer & Business Services | Money Transmitter | Apply Now |
Appraisal Management | Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board | Appraisal Management Company Bond | Apply Now |
If all of this is still new to you and you would like to speak to someone, you can always reach us at 866.450.3412!
How Much Does a Surety Bond Cost in Oregon?
The cost of your surety bond is based on the bond amount and constitutes a fraction of the whole sum. It depends on your financial standing and your personal credit score is usually taken by sureties as the most important factor when determining your premium. Applicants with a high credit score are usually offered a rate 1%-4% of the total amount of their Oregon surety bond, though these percentages differ between the different types of bonds. These rates are called standard market rates.
If you would like to know more about bond cost and how exactly rates are determined, our Surety Bond Cost page can provide you with all the relevant information.
Can I Get Bonded I Have Bad Credit Score?
Applicants with bad or poor credit can get bonded just as easily as those with higher scores. Rates on bonds for such applicants are, out of necessity, slightly higher - between 5%-15% of the total bond amount.
To learn more about getting bonded with a lower score, see the Bad Credit Surety Bond Program page.
If you’re curious to know how much approximately your bond may cost, try out our surety bond calculator below.
How To Apply For a Surety Bond in Oregon?
Complete our simple online bond form to begin your application process. We will contact you with your free bond quote along with further details on completing the application.
If you experience trouble with your application or have any questions you would like to ask us, our surety bond experts are available to you at 866.450.3412. Call us anytime, we will be happy to assist you!