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At minimum you need the bond type, the required amount, and the obligee that requires it, plus basic business and owner details. For larger bonds the surety may also ask for financial statements, credit information, and a signed indemnity agreement. Knowing the exact bond the obligee wants prevents buying the wrong one.
Start with the bond requirement itself: which bond, what amount, and who the obligee is. The state, court, or project owner that requires the bond usually spells this out, and matching it exactly matters because bond forms are specific.
You then provide business information and owner details. Small bonds may need nothing more, while larger and contract bonds bring in financial statements, credit review, and an indemnity agreement that commits you to repay valid claims. Gathering these before you apply keeps the process moving.
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