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California Money Transmitter Bond bond

California Money Transmitter Bond (Bond, not License)

California requires a $500,000 money transmitter bond bond.

California Money Transmitter Bond bond, answered

How much is a money transmitter bond bond in California?
California requires a $500,000 money transmitter bond bond.
Who needs a California money transmitter bond bond?
Licensed money transmitters and prospective applicants in every state that conditions the license on a posted surety bond (most do).
Who regulates money transmitter bond bonds in California?
California DFPI oversees money transmitter requirements in California, including the bond filing.
How do renewals work?
Renews annually alongside the underlying license.
How do I get bonded?
Send license details and transmission volume Receive a per-state quote with surge brackets Bond signed and filed with the state regulator

What you will need

  • NMLS or state license number
  • Last 12 months of transmission volume by state
  • Company financials and owner credit

How to get bonded

  1. Send license details and transmission volume
  2. Receive a per-state quote with surge brackets
  3. Bond signed and filed with the state regulator

Regulator: California DFPI

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