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Connecticut employment agency bonds.
$200 flat.

Connecticut requires every private employment agency to file a $7,500 bond with the Labor Commissioner to open, keep, or renew its license. The price is $200 flat — set by our carrier's rate book for this bond — The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required for your CT private employment agency license — new applicants and annual renewals

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Fixed amount, $200 flat — $7,500 bond, no quote process

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One 2-year term — set it up once, keep it continuous for up to 3 years

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

License bonds are the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

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Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section, no follow-up scavenger hunt.

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Pay & e-sign

License bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

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File with the Labor Commissioner

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your private employment agency license application or annual renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

A Connecticut employment agency bond is a job-seeker-protection guarantee. Private employment agencies collect fees and place workers, and the state wants a financial backstop that the agency will follow the law that governs fees, contracts, and refunds.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Connecticut (the obligee), with applicants and employers as the protected parties. If an agency violates the private employment agency law and someone is harmed, they can recover against the bond.

The license renews annually, and the bond must stay active the whole time. The statute also sets a $150 yearly license fee, separate from the bond. We track the bond and notify you 60 and 30 days out, keeping your $7,500 filing continuous.

C.G.S. 31-130Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 564, Section 31-130 requires each person applying for a private employment agency license to file a bond to the state in the penal sum of $7,500, with surety approved by the Labor Commissioner. The license is issued and renewed annually and carries a $150 yearly fee. The bond is conditioned on the agency's compliance with the private employment agency law.

You need this bond if you're

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Opening a CT private employment agency — staffing, placement, or recruiting

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Renewing your agency license — Connecticut renews these annually

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Adding a designated location the Labor Commissioner ties to a license

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Re-entering the business after a lapse that requires a fresh filing

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this application doesn't collect that information.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Connecticut employment agency bond?The premium is $200 — the flat price our carrier sets for this bond, the same for every agency.

Do I pay the $7,500?No. You pay $200. The $7,500 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Is the $150 license fee included?No. The $150 annual license fee goes to the state with your application — it is separate from the surety bond premium you pay us.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — most applications approve instantly.

When does it renew?Connecticut renews the license annually, and the bond must stay active the whole time. The carrier issues this bond for a single 2-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your license never lapses over a missed email.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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