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California Credit Service Organization bond

California Credit Service Organization

California requires a $100,000 credit service organization bond.

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Do I need a credit service organization bond in California?

California requires a $100,000 credit service organization bond. Credit repair companies, credit counseling services, and debt management providers registered in states that require a CSO bond. California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General oversees credit services requirements in California, including the bond filing.

Last verified July 29, 2026

California Credit Service Organization bond, answered

How much is a credit service organization bond in California?
California requires a $100,000 credit service organization bond.
Who needs a California credit service organization bond?
Credit repair companies, credit counseling services, and debt management providers registered in states that require a CSO bond.
Who regulates credit service organization bonds in California?
California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General oversees credit services requirements in California, including the bond filing.
How do renewals work?
See renewal details below.
How do I get bonded?
Send state and registration details Receive a per-state quote within one business day Bond signed and filed with the state regulator

What you will need

  • State of registration and registration number
  • Two years of business financials
  • Owner credit authorization

How to get bonded

  1. Send state and registration details
  2. Receive a per-state quote within one business day
  3. Bond signed and filed with the state regulator

Regulator: California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General

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