LICENSE BONDS & PERMIT BONDS

License and Permit bonds are a generalized class of commercial surety required by government agencies in order to receive a license or permit as a prerequisite to start certain businesses.  Governments, at all levels, often require license and permit bonds for businesses that involve some risk to the public.

License and permit bonds protect consumers by guaranteeing businesses adhere to laws and other regulations. These surety bonds are payable to various licensing bodies, including both provincial and municipal governments.

There are hundreds of unique licenses and permit bond types but the following are some of the most commonly requested:

• Auctioneer Bond

An Auction Sales Business is an individual, partnership or corporation that engages in the business of holding sales by public auction, or advertising a sale by public auction. This includes sale of goods in-lots by public auction. In order to perform this business legally, without any risk involved, they need to ascertain an Auctioneer Licence. To be licensed, they must submit an Auctioneer license bond.

Auctioneers are obligated to get an Auctioneers License in certain provinces. A few provinces don't require licensing, yet districts, (for example, regional and city governments) may request an Auctioneer Bond before a provincial permit for Auctioning may be granted.

ALBERTA

Obligee:
SERVICE ALBERTA, CONSUMER PROGRAMS

Address:
3rd FLOOR, COMMERCE PLACE MAIN STATION 3C
EDMONTON, AB T5J 4L4

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

NEW BRUNSWICK

Obligee:
FINANCIAL AND CONSUMER SERVICES COMMISSION (NEW BRUNSWICK)

Address:
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS P. O. BOX 6000
FREDERICTON, NB E3B 5H1

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

• Automobile/Motor Dealers Bond

Automobile / Motor Dealer is a person engaged in buying, selling, or soliciting order(s) for the future delivery. To carryout business operations legally a Dealer’s license is mandatory under “The Motor Dealers Act”. This bond as a financial security may be requested, in any amount, before granting a license by the concerned authorities.

This bond ensures the SELLERS obligation to the customer if he or she offers a stolen vehicle, or provides assurance of payment to customer who may have produced a judgement with respect to a common claim under the Consumer Protection Act.

MANITOBA

Obligee:
MANITOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING

Address:
1981 PLESSIS ROAD, BUILDING B PO BOX 6300
WINNIPEG, MB R3C 4A4

Bond Wording

NEW BRUNSWICK

Obligee:
LICENSING OFFICER, PUBLIC SAFETY, LICENSING & RECORDS BRANCH

Address:
364 ARGYLE STREET, 3RD FLOOR P. O. BOX 6000
FREDERICTON, NB E3B 5H1

Government Website: (click here)

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Obligee:
MINISTER OF FINANCE, PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, And REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Address:
DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS P. O. BOX 2000
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE C1A 7N8

Government Website: (click here)

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QUEBEC

The Principal applicant must provide a surety bond in the amount of;

• $50,000 to recycle road vehicles
• $200,000 to buy or sell road vehicles weighing over 5,500 kg
• $100,000 to buy or sell road vehicles weighing less than 5,500 kg
• $25,000 to buy or sell motorcycles, snowmobiles, mopeds, scooters and farm machinery

Obligee:
SOCIETE DE L'ASSURANCE AUTOMOBILE DU QUEBEC

Address:
C.P. 19600, C-3-46, 333, BOUL. JEAN-LESAGE
QUEBEC, QC G1K 8J6

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

SASKATCHEWAN

Obligee:
SASKATCHEWAN JUSTICE, CONSUMER PROTECTION BRANCH

Address:
1919 SASKATCHEWAN DRIVE, SUITE 500
REGINA, SK S4P 4H2

Government Website: (click here)

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• Bailiff Bond

In order to get licensed with statute regulating bailiffs a surety bond is placed as a security or guarantee.

ONTARIO

Government Website: (click here)

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• Cemetery & Funeral Act

In order to sell Cemetery plots the concerned Sales person should be licensed as a seller and fulfil registrars requirement of providing surety bond as a security to get their license.

NOVA SCOTIA

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

• Collection Agency Bond

Collection agent is an individual licensed by a Private Collection Agency for debt collection or to track debtors for the agency. A Collection Agent should be licensed or possess permits in order to carry out their duties. To qualify for a license a bond is requested, along with the license application by the regulation.

ALBERTA

Obligee:
SERVICE ALBERTA, CONSUMER PROGRAMS

Address:
3 FLOOR, COMMERCE PLACE MAIN STATION 3C
EDMONTON, AB T5J 4L4

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Obligee:
CONSUMER PROTECTION BC

Address:
1019 WHARF STREET, 5TH FLOOR PO BOX 9244
VICTORIA, BC V8W 9J2

Government Website: (click here)

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MANITOBA

Obligee:
DIRECTOR, CONSUMER PROTECTION OFFICE, TOURISM CULTURE, HERITAGE, SPORT & CONSUMER PROTECTION

Address:
258 PORTAGE AVE ROOM 302
WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0B6

Government Website: (click here)

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NEW BRUNSWICK

Obligee:
FINANCIAL AND CONSUMER SERVICES COMMISSION (NEW BRUNSWICK)

Address:
P O BOX 6000 4TH FLOOR SOUTH WING
FREDERICTON, NB E3B 5H1

Government Website: (click here)

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NEWFOUNDLAND

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Address:
DEPT. OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS BOX 8700
ST. JOHN'S, NL A1B 4J6

Government Website: (click here)

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NOVA SCOTIA

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA, SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA & MUNICIPAL RELATIONS

Address:
BUSINESS LICENSING & REGULATIONS P. O. BOX 2723
HALIFAX, NS B3J 3P7

Government Website: (click here)

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ONTARIO

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO

Address:
5775 YONGE STREET 15TH FLOOR
TORONTO, ON M7A 2E5

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN REPRESENTED HEREIN BY THE REGISTRAR OF LICENSE, FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Address:
P O. BOX 2000
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE C1A 7N8

Government Website: (click here or click here)

Bond Wording

QUEBEC

Obligee:
MINISTRE DES FINANCES DU QUEBEC

Address:
400 BOUL. JEAN LESAGE, BUREAU 450
QUEBEC, QC G1K 8W4

Bond Wording

SASKATCHEWAN

Obligee:
GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN, REGISTRAR OF THE COLLECTION AGENTS ACT

Address:
1919 SASKATCHEWAN DRIVE 5TH FLOOR
REGINA, SK S4P 4H2

Bond Wording
 

• Consumer protection Bond

This bond ensures consistency with the Consumer Protection Act for the term of the grant. Under this bond the remuneration for any customer who brings an effective claim against the grant holder or its deputy is ensured/assured.

MANITOBA

Obligee:
DIRECTOR, CONSUMER PROTECTION OFFICE, TURISM CULTURE, HERITAGE, SPORT & CONSUMER PROTECTION

Address:
258 PORTAGE AVE ROOM 302
WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0B6

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

Obligee:
CONSUMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE/CORPORATE AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

Address:
600, 5201 – 50TH AVENUE
YELLOWKNIFE, NT X1A 3S9

Government Website: (click here)

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QUEBEC

Obligee:
PRESIDENT DE L'OFFICE DE LA PROTECTION DU CONSOMMATEUR

Address:
400 BOUL. JEAN-LESAGE BUREAU #450
QUEBEC, QC G1K 8W4

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

SASKATCHEWAN

Obligee:
GENERAL INSURANCE COUNCIL OF SASKATCHEWAN

Address:
310 – 2631 – 28TH AVENUE
REGINA, SK S4S 6X3

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording
 

• Direct seller Bond

Direct Selling is the business of requesting, arranging or closing deals & contracts in individual at wherever other than the vendor's business place. These deals are for goods and services that a person will buy from the vendor. In order to sell legally vendor's need to get licensed and to obtain the license surety bond is required as security/guarantee by regulators.

In some province it comes under the Consumer Protection Act. 

ALBERTA

Obligee:
SERVICE ALBERTA, CONSUMER PROGRAMS

Address:
3 FLOOR, COMMERCE PLACE MAIN STATION 3C
EDMONTON, AB T5J 4L4

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Obligee:
DIRECTOR OF THE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION AUTHORITY

Address:
PO BOX 9244 STN PROV GOVT 5TH FLOOR, 1019 WHARF STREET
VICTORIA, BC V8W 9J2

Government Website: (click here)

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NEW BRUNSWICK

Direct Sellers must finish the best possible applications; present the obliged bond ($5,000 for under 5 salesmen and $10,000 for more than 5), and in addition their agreement for support, keep in mind the end goal to be authorized.

Obligee:
FINANCIAL AND CONSUMER SERVICES COMMISSION (NEW BRUNSWICK)

Address:
KINGS PLACE 440 KING ST
FREDERICTON, NB E3B 5H8

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

NEWFOUNDLAND

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND

Address:
P. O. BOX 8700, 1. JOHN'S, NL A1B 4J6

Government Website: (click here)

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NOVA SCOTIA

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY IN THE RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA, SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA & MUNICIPAL RELATIONS

Address:
PO BOX 755, 1505 BARRINGTON ST, 9 FLR
HALIFAX, NS B3J 2V4

Government Website: (click here or click here)

Bond Wording

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

The business of direct sales and salespersons marketing is governed in Prince Edward Island, it even including the sales of merchandise and services door to door or via phone.

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Address:
DEPT. OF PROVINCIAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER SERVICES, P. O. BOX 2000
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE C1A 7N8

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording 

SASKATCHEWAN

Obligee:
SASKATCHEWAN JUSTICE, CONSUMER PROTECTION BRANCH

Address:
1919 SASKATCHEWAN DRIVE, SUITE 500
REGINA, SK S4P 4H2

Bond Wording
 

• Driver Training School Bond

If an individual wants to open a business of giving driving lessons, he/she needs to be licenced under the government regulations in the applicable province. A bond will be asked to present as security/guarantee in order to get the license.

ALBERTA

Obligee:
ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAMS

Address:
1ST FLR, 4999 - 98 AVENUE N.W. TWIN ATRIA BUILDING
EDMONTON, AB T6B 2X3

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

BRITISH COLUMBIA

If an individual wants to open a business of giving driving lessons, he/she needs to be licenced by ICBC(Insurance Corporation of British Columbia) in British Columbia.

Obligee:
INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Address:
117-151 ESPLANADE W
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC V7M 3H9

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

NEW BRUNSWICK

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF NEW BRUNSWICK - DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Address:
364 ARGYLE STREET
FREDERICTON, NB E3B 1T9

Government Website: (click here)

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• Electrical contractor License Bond

In order to be an electrical contractor in Saskatchewan, an individual needs to be a licensed member of Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA). In order to become licensed, they need to provide a bond of specified amount as a security/guarantee.

SASKATCHEWAN

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY IN RIGHT OF SASKATCHEWAN, REPRESENTED HEREIN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Address:
SUITE 100, 1855 VICTORIA AVENUE
REGINA, SK S4P 3T2

Bond Wording

YUKON TERRITORY

Obligee:
CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR FOR THE YUKON TERRITORY

Address:
GOVERNMENT OF YUKON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BOX 2703 
(C-8)WHITEHORSE, YT Y1A 2C6

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording
 

• Electrical Safety Act Bond

The Safety Standards Act applies to everyone who installs, alters, maintains or operates electrical equipment. Anyone providing Electrical services requires a safety licence. To be licensed, a surety bond of a specified amount is to be provided as a security.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Obligee:
BC SAFETY AUTHORITY

Address:
505 – 6th Street, Suite 200
New Westminster, BC V3L 0E1

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording 
 

• Employment Agency Bond

An Employment Agency Business implies the matter of securing persons for a specified job, securing occupation for persons, or assessing/testing persons for executives who are looking for representatives. Licensing via bonding is required to carry out this business, according to Govt. rules and regulation.

ALBERTA

Obligee:
SERVICE ALBERTA, CONSUMER PROGRAMS

Address:
3 FLOOR, COMMERCE PLACE MAIN STATION 3C
EDMONTON, AB T5J 4L4

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

NOVA SCOTIA

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA AS REPRESENTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF LABOUR STANDARDS

Address:
5151 TERMINAL ROAD 7 FLOOR
HALIFAX, NS B3J 2T8

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

SASKATCHEWAN

Obligee:
DIRECTOR, THE FOREIGN WORKER RECRUITMENT AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES ACT

Address:
8TH FLR 1945 HAMILTON - LICENSE APPLICATIONS
REGINA, SK S4P 2C8

Bond Wording
 

• Gas Contractors Bond

In order to work legally on a project, gas contractors have to ascertain surety bonds, as it guarantees the contractor regarding safety and completion of work. They require a license in order to perform their duties, and in order to get the license, they need to provide a surety bond as a security.

MANITOBA

Obligee:
THE CHIEF INSPECTOR OF THE GAS INSPECTION AND LICENSING BRANCH

Address:
200 401 YORK AVE
WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0P8

Bond Wording

SASKATCHEWAN

Obligee:
MINISTRY OF CORRECTIONS, PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICING GAS AND ELECTRICAL LICENSING

Address:
100, 1855 VICTORIA AVE
REGINA, SK S4P 3T2

Bond Wording
 

• Gas Safety Act Bond

If an individual seeks employment by others to perform gas work, the individual must be licensed by the BC Safety Authority. In order to get licensed, a surety bond is required as a security or guarantee.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Obligee:
BC SAFETY AUTHORITY

Address:
505 – 6th Street, Suite 200
New Westminster, BC V3L 0E1

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording
 

• Insurance Adjuster Bond

Any person who acts as an adjuster by offering, promising or attempting to act as an adjuster, or who claims in any manner to be authorized to act in that capacity, must have a valid license in New Brunswick, whether that person is a resident of the province or not. In order to obtain license a surety bond is required as a security or guarantee by the regulators.

This applies to all types of adjusting, whether the adjusting is done in person, in writing, or over the telephone. An adjuster directly or indirectly solicits the right to negotiate the settlement of a loss under a contract of insurance on behalf of the insured or the insurer, or holds themselves out as an adjuster of losses under such contracts.

NEW BRUNSWICK

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording
 

• Mechanical Permit Bond

Mechanical permits are mandatory when altering and installing plumbing, gas, heating and ventilation (including hydronic or hot water heating) and sewer and water servicing. To perform all this work legally a surety bond is required. Bonds are provided as a security to licensing committee.

ALBERTA

Obligee:
THE CITY OF EDMONTON, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

Address:
Sustainable Development
5th floor, 10250 - 101 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 3P4

Bond Wording
 

• Prepaid Contractor's License Bond

With regards to prepaid contracts, money is paid before the completion of the work or before services are provided. Prepaid contracts are mostly for maintenance work, repair and altering work or some landscaping services.

As part of a security, a contractor requires licensing and to get licensed they need to provide a surety bond as security or guarantee. This will provide an assurance that the work-in-hand will be completed accordingly. 

ALBERTA

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
THE MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICE ALBERTA 

Address:
Service Alberta, Consumer Programs
3B Commerce Place, 10155 102 Street, Edmonton Alberta T5J 4L4
Phone: 780-422-1335 / Fax: 780-427-3033

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording
 

• Private Investigators & Security Guard Act Bond

According to ‘The Private Investigator & Security Guard Act’, public safety is the most important aspect of private security regulation in Manitoba. As per the regulation, any business that provides a private investigator and security service should be licensed under ‘The Private Investigator & Security Guard Act’. Individuals working as security guard should be licensed too. In order to obtain the license a surety bond is to be submitted as security or guarantee.

MANITOBA

Obligee:
MANITOBA JUSTICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

Address:
155 CARLTON ST UNIT 1800
WINNIPEG, MB R3C 3H8

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

NEW BRUNSWICK

Obligee:
FINANCIAL AND CONSUMER SERVICES COMMISSION (NEW BRUNSWICK)

Address:
364 ARGYLE ST PO BOX 6000
FREDERICTON, NB E3B 5H1

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

NEWFOUNDLAND

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND

Address:
P. O. BOX 8700, 1.JOHN'S, NL A1B 4J6

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

NOVA SCOTIA

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF NOVA SCOTIA, C/O DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Address:
5151 TERMINAL ROAD, GROUND FLOOR P. O. BOX 7
HALIFAX, NS B3J 2L6

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

QUEBEC

Obligee:
BUREAU DE LA SECURITE PRIVEE

Address:
6363 RTE TRANSCANADIENNE OUEST BUREAU 201
SAINT-LAURENT, QC H4T 1Z9

Bond Wording

SASKATCHEWAN

Obligee:
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & SECURITY GUARDS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Address:
485 MAXWELL CRES
REGINA, SK S4N 5X9

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

YUKON TERRITORY

Obligee:
REGISTRAR OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATION AND SECURITY SERVICES

Address:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES CONSUMER SERVICES BOX 2703 (C-5) 
WHITEHORSE, YT Y1A 2C6

Government Website: (click here or click here)

Bond Wording
 

• Real Estate Agents Bond

The real estate industry is regulated by this Act, and together with private legislation (An Act to Incorporate the New Brunswick Real Estate Association), which is administered by the industry through its Association.

The industry is responsible for education of its members or prospective licensees, complaint handling, and disciplinary procedures respecting their Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practices, collection of membership fees and the administration of local Real Estate Boards. In order to become licensed as real estate broker a surety bond is to be placed as security. 

NEW BRUNSWICK

Obligee:
FINANCIAL AND CONSUMER SERVICES COMMISSION (NEW BRUNSWICK)

Address:
225 KING ST SUITE 200
FREDERICTON, NB E3B 1E1

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

NEWFOUNDLAND

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

Address:
P. O. BOX 8700, 1. JOHN'S, NL A1B 4J6

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Obligee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Address:
INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE DIVISION DEPT. OF JUSTICE, P. O. BOX 2000
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE C1A 7N8

Government Website: (click here)

Bond Wording
 

• Contractor’s license bond

This bond is required by the contractors in order to get their license.they need to place this bond as a financial guarantee before getting licensed. It helps to protect consumers interest.

Bond Wording
 

• Private Approach (Road Cut Permit Bond)

The bond is placed as security that is required by the Municipality and complies with the provincial law. It promises that the temporary worker will restore the street to the first condition.

Bond Wording
 

• Road Cut Permit Bond, Ottawa (GENERAL)

The bond is placed as security that is required by the Municipality and complies with the provincial law. It promises that the temporary worker will restore the street to the first condition.

Bond Wording
 

• Road Cut Permit Bond, Ottawa 1-10 Permits

The bond is placed as security that is required by the Municipality and complies with the provincial law. It promises that the temporary worker will restore the street to the first condition.

Bond Wording
 

• Lottery Bond:

Lottery professionals must purchase a surety bond before they can be licensed.

• Notary Bond:

Before individuals can become a notary public, they must purchase a surety bond.
 

• Travel Agency Bond:

Travel agents purchase surety bonds to guarantee they'll handle client funds appropriately, such as forwarding client payments to the appropriate resort.
 

• New Residential Home Warranty-ACQ
• New Residential Home Warranty-APCHQ
• License Plate License Bond
• Police Services Bond
• Roofer's License Bond (RCABC)
• Security Agreement With Respect to a Publicity Contest
• Sewer Tappers Performance Bond
• Fuel Bond
• Lien Bond

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