SURETY BONDS IN TEXAS

Get Bonded and Licensed the Same Day You Apply.

Contractor license, notary, freight broker, auto dealer — we write the bond your license or contract requires. Same-day bonds at 20 DFW and Waco locations, with bilingual agents ready to help.

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Areas We Serve:
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LICENSING SITUATIONS WE HANDLE

Surety Bonds For Every License

Most bond types are required before you can legally operate. Here's who needs one.
Contractor bonds

New Contractors

Getting licensed for the first time? We'll get your license or performance bond issued before your application deadline.
Bad or no credit

Bad or No Credit

Your credit doesn't rule out every bond. We work with sureties that write a wider range of credit profiles.
Bond renewal

License Renewal

Bond about to expire? We renew ahead of your deadline so there's no gap in your ability to operate.
Legal requirement

Court or Contract-Required Bonds

Need a bond for a court order or a specific contract? We write those too, not just license bonds.
WHAT WE WRITE

Bonds For Every License and Contract

From a first-time contractor license to a federal freight broker bond, pick what your license requires.

Contractor bonds

Contractor License Bond

Required by many Texas cities before you can pull permits or bid on contracting work.

Good for: General contractors, electricians, and other licensed trades.
Auto dealer bonds

Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond

Required by the Texas DMV to get and keep a dealer license.

Good for: Drivers with financed vehicles or newer cars.
Notary signature

Notary Bond

Required by the Texas Secretary of State before you can be commissioned as a notary.

Good for: Anyone applying for or renewing a Texas notary commission.
Cargo bonds

Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84)

Required by the FMCSA for freight brokers and forwarders to maintain federal operating authority.

Good for: Freight brokers and logistics companies.
Bond approved

Performance & Payment Bonds

Required by many contracts to guarantee a project is completed and subcontractors are paid.

Good for: Contractors bidding on larger commercial or public projects.
OPERATING VEHICLES FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

Your License Bond Doesn't Cover Your Business Vehicles.

A surety bond satisfies your licensing requirement, but it doesn't provide liability coverage for a work truck, van, or fleet. If your business operates vehicles, you also need a commercial auto policy. As an independent broker, we write both, so your license and your vehicles are covered by the same agent.

Tell us what your business does and what you drive, and we'll confirm what you need.

ASK ABOUT COMMERCIAL AUTO

Different Requirement, Same Agent

Bonds and commercial auto are separate products. We handle both.

We Know Which Bonds Apply to Your License

Contractors, dealers, brokers, and more.

Same-Day Quotes

Get your bond and your commercial auto policy quoted in one visit.

Bilingual Support

Every location has bilingual staff to walk you through both requirements.

Simple Process

Covered in 3 Steps

No long waits. No confusing forms. Just fast, straightforward coverage.
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Call or Click

Call 844-789-BEST or get a quote online. A real agent answers, not a robot. Tell us your situation and we go to work.
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Pick Your Coverage

We compare rates from multiple carriers and show you your options. You choose what fits your budget.
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Drive Off Covered

Same-day coverage available. Walk into any of our 20 DFW locations or handle everything over the phone.

SURETY BONDS IN DALLAS-FORT WORTH

A surety bond is a three-party agreement that guarantees you'll follow the rules of your license or contract. If you fail to, the bond pays a claim up to its face value, and you're responsible for reimbursing the surety company. It's not insurance for you, it's a guarantee for whoever requires the bond.

At America's Best Auto Insurance, we write surety bonds for DFW and Waco contractors, dealers, notaries, and other licensed professionals. We help new applicants and businesses with less-than-perfect credit get bonded quickly.

WHAT IS A SURETY BOND?

A surety bond is an agreement between three parties: you (the principal), the entity requiring the bond (the obligee), and the company backing it (the surety). If you violate the terms of your license or contract, a claim can be paid out against the bond, and you're required to pay the surety back.

WHO NEEDS A SURETY BOND IN TEXAS?

Contractors applying for or renewing a city license
Motor vehicle dealers licensed through the Texas DMV
Notaries applying for a Texas commission
Freight brokers maintaining FMCSA operating authority
Mortgage brokers and loan originators
Contractors bidding on projects that require performance or payment bonds

HOW MUCH DOES A SURETY BOND COST?

Bond premiums are typically a small percentage of the bond's full face value, based on your credit and the type of bond, not a flat fee. A contractor with strong credit generally pays less than someone with a thinner credit file, even for the same bond amount.

We can quote a single license bond or a full set of bonds depending on what your business needs.

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