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District of Columbia promoter bonds.
$100 flat.

A promoter of boxing, wrestling, or mixed martial arts events in the District posts a $10,000 surety bond through the DC Combat Sports Commission (within DLCP). Ours is $100 flat — issued instantly, identical for every promoter. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Posted by a DC combat-sports promoter — boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts events
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Fixed $10,000 bond, $100 flat — no quote process
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No credit section in the application — a small fixed-amount license bond
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantunderwriting process1–3 yrterms available
Trusted by industry leaders
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Promoter license bonds are simple. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details and an effective date. That is the application — no financials, no credit section.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Fixed-amount license bonds like this are among the thousands that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the Commission

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your DC Combat Sports Commission promoter application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the promoter bond actually guarantees

The District regulates professional boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts through the DC Combat Sports Commission, established under D.C. Code Title 3, Chapter 6 and administered within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). A licensed promoter posts a $10,000 surety bond in connection with promoting events.

The bond is a financial guarantee standing behind the promoter’s obligations — paying contracted purses to fighters, satisfying any fees or taxes tied to an event, and complying with the Commission’s rules. If a promoter fails to meet those obligations, a harmed party can recover against the bond up to its $10,000 limit.

It is a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the District (the obligee). It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The Combat Sports Commission also sets event-specific requirements; the exact statutory subsection fixing the $10,000 figure should be confirmed against the Commission’s current promoter checklist.

D.C. Code Title 3, Chapter 6 (Combat Sports Commission)The District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission is established under D.C. Code Title 3, Chapter 6 and administered within DLCP; it regulates professional boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts in the District. A promoter bond of $10,000 is required through the Commission’s licensing process. Confirm the current bond amount and the controlling section or rule on the Commission’s promoter application before you file.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a DC promoter license — boxing, wrestling, or mixed martial arts
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Renewing a promoter license whose prior bond is expiring
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Staging an event in the District that the Combat Sports Commission conditions on a bond
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An out-of-District promoter bringing a card to DC and needing to be bonded here

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this bond doesn’t have one.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the DC promoter bond?The premium is $100, one-time — set by our carrier’s rate book for the fixed $10,000 bond amount, the same for every promoter. The $10,000 is set through the Combat Sports Commission, so there is no quote process.
Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $100. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
What does the bond guarantee?That you meet your promoter obligations — paying fighter purses, satisfying event fees, and following Commission rules. If you fail to and someone is harmed, they can claim against the bond, and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.
Is there a credit check?This bond’s application collects no credit information at all. Small fixed-amount license bonds like this one don’t need it.
Who requires it?The DC Combat Sports Commission, established under D.C. Code Title 3, Chapter 6 and administered within DLCP, requires the bond as part of promoter licensing. Confirm the current amount on the Commission’s checklist.
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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