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California surety bonds, issued fast.

License, permit, and small commercial bonds can go out the same day. Contract bonds need a short underwriting review, so they are fast but not instant. We tell you the real timeline up front and never promise guaranteed approval.

Same day
Qualifying license bonds
24 to 48 business hours
CSLB e-file posting
2 min
To start a quote
All of California
Where we serve
Same-day bonds

What we can issue same-day

Fixed-amount license, permit, and small commercial bonds are the fast lane. For most applicants these go out the same day once we have your details and payment.

Contractor license bond

The $25,000 CSLB bond every California contractor carries. For most applicants this is a same-day issue.

Contractor license bond

Bond of Qualifying Individual

The $25,000 BQI required when an RME, or an RMO owning under 10%, qualifies the license. Same-day for most files.

Bond of Qualifying Individual

Permit bonds

Encroachment, subdivision, and other municipal permit bonds. Many issue the same day once we have the obligee requirement.

Permit & commercial bonds

Small commercial bonds

Notary, cannabis, and similar small specialty bonds are typically fixed-amount and fast to issue.

Commercial & specialty bonds

Need a bid, performance, or payment bond? Contract bonds take a short underwriting review, so they are fast but not instant. We still move quickly and quote you an honest timeline.

Contract bonds
How we move fast

Speed without the runaround.

Fast bonding is not a gimmick. It is a tight process: an easy quote, real shopping across markets, and a surety that e-files for you. Here is how a fast bond actually happens.

We will be straight about timing. License, permit, and small commercial bonds are usually same day. Contract bonds need underwriting, and no honest broker promises guaranteed approval. What we promise is a quick, real effort on your file.

Three steps to bonded

  1. 1
    Quick quote, no card or SSN

    Tell us the bond you need and a few details about you. Starting a quote takes about two minutes and never asks for a card or Social Security number.

  2. 2
    We shop multiple markets

    We place your bond across several surety markets at once, including the hard-to-place ones, so a tough file gets a real shot instead of a single decline.

  3. 3
    Your surety e-files with the CSLB

    Once you are approved and the premium is paid, your surety issues the bond and e-files it with the CSLB. Allow 24 to 48 business hours for the filing to post.

No card or SSN to get started.
Statewide

Fast, everywhere in California

Searching for a surety bond near you? We are a California broker and we serve every metro in the state. From Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area to Sacramento, Fresno, San Jose, Long Beach, and the Inland Empire, the same fast process applies wherever you work.

Your bond is filed with the CSLB or the relevant California obligee, so where you are in the state does not slow you down.

Where we serve

  • Los Angeles
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • San Jose
  • Sacramento
  • Fresno
  • Long Beach
  • Inland Empire

Not listed? We still cover you. See all California locations.

Questions

Fast bond FAQs

Honest timelines, no guaranteed-approval promises. Reviewed by Michael Melshenker, CEO.

How fast can I get a surety bond?
It depends on the bond. License and permit bonds and small commercial bonds, like the $25,000 contractor license bond, can often be issued the same day. Contract bonds (bid, performance, and payment) require a short underwriting review, so they are fast but not instant. We move as quickly as the bond type allows and tell you the realistic timeline up front.
Can I get a bond the same day?
Yes, for many bonds. Qualifying license and permit bonds and small, fixed-amount commercial bonds are commonly issued the same day once we have your details and payment. Underwriting still applies, and we never promise guaranteed approval, but for these bonds same-day is the normal case, not the exception.
Is there an instant surety bond quote?
You can start a quote in about two minutes with no card and no Social Security number. For straightforward license and commercial bonds the price is quick to confirm. Contract bonds are quoted after a brief underwriting look, since the rate depends on the contract and your financials, so the number is honest rather than a placeholder.
Do you serve my city?
Almost certainly. We are a California surety broker and we serve every city and metro in the state, from Los Angeles and San Diego to the Bay Area, Sacramento, Fresno, and the Inland Empire. See our locations hub at /surety-bonds.

Need a bond fast? Start now.

Get a quote in about two minutes, no card or SSN. Qualifying license and commercial bonds can be issued the same day.