Get started →Browse RFPs

Not in Maine? Browse bonds by state

Maine contract security bonds.
$500 flat.

Maine requires a non-resident contract security company to file a $50,000 bond under 32 M.R.S. §9409. Ours is $500 flat — the price you see is the checkout price, identical for every firm. One soft credit pull; the bond is issued when you pay.

✓
Required for your Maine contract security company license as an out-of-state firm
✓
Fixed amount, fixed price — $50,000 bond, $500, no quote theater
✓
Soft credit pull only — never affects your score, and the price stays $500 either way
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantissued the moment you pay1–3 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 to licensed.

Your contract security license is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, ownership, years in business, and effective date. The only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file

Pay online and receive the executed bond ready to file with your contract security company license application. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Maine licenses contract security companies under Title 32, Chapter 93, and 32 M.R.S. §9409 conditions the license on a surety bond. The bond is an honest-conduct guarantee: it is conditioned on the honest conduct of the licensee's business and gives any person injured by an intentional, knowing, reckless, or negligent act of the licensee a direct right of action on the bond.

The amount is set by residency: a $10,000 bond for a resident company and a $50,000 bond for a non-resident company. This page is the non-resident $50,000 bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a valid claim, you repay the surety. The bond must stay active for the life of the license, so we track it and notify you 60 and 30 days out.

32 M.R.S. §9409Title 32, Chapter 93, §9409 conditions a Maine contract security company license on a surety bond of $10,000 for a resident licensee and $50,000 for a non-resident licensee, conditioned on honest conduct with a direct right of action for any injured person. Confirm your amount on your license application.

You need this bond if you're

✓
An out-of-state security firm applying for a Maine contract security company license
✓
Renewing a non-resident license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing
✓
Expanding into Maine from another state and getting licensed here
✓
Bidding on Maine security contracts that require a licensed, bonded company

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

Start the application →
FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $50,000?No. You pay $500 — the fixed premium for this bond. The $50,000 is the surety's maximum liability to injured parties; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
Why is mine $50,000 and not $10,000?Under 32 M.R.S. §9409, the amount is set by residency: $10,000 for a resident company, $50,000 for a non-resident company. This page is the non-resident $50,000 bond — if your company is Maine-resident, use the $10,000 version.
What does the bond guarantee?The honest conduct of your security business. If you injure someone through an intentional, knowing, reckless, or negligent act, they have a direct right of action on the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.
Is there a credit check?Yes — one soft credit pull, which never affects your score. It informs approval, not price. The premium is a fixed $500 either way: credit can affect whether we approve the bond, never what it costs.
When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. You'll get renewal notices 60 and 30 days before expiration, and the bond must stay active for your license to stay valid.
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.
Related bonds

Other Maine bonds.

ME Contract Security — Resident ($10,000)
The $10,000 contract security company bond for Maine-resident firms. $100 flat.
View bond →
ME Private Investigator ($10,000)
The resident professional investigator bond filed with the State Police. $100 flat.
View bond →
ME Investigative Assistant ($20,000)
The $20,000 bond for licensed investigative assistants under §8111. $200 flat.
View bond →
ME Public Official
The faithful-performance bond for elected and appointed officials. 0.35% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.
View bond →

One document stands between you and a Maine license.

$500 flat, short application, bond issued when you pay. Free until issued.

Start application
Your price$500
Apply now →