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Minnesota fur dealer bonds.
$100 flat.

Minnesota requires a raw-fur-dealer to furnish a $1,000 corporate surety bond in favor of the state when applying for the license, under Minn. Stat. 97B.905. This is the corporation/LLC version. The premium is fixed at $100, one-time — and the application collects no credit information.

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Required for a MN raw-fur-dealer license — Minn. Stat. 97B.905, issued by the DNR
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Fixed $1,000 bond — small penal sum, fixed $100 premium
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No credit fields — short application, e-signed delivery
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

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

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

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

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

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

SAME DAY

File with the DNR

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your raw-fur-dealer license application at the DNR License Center. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Minnesota licenses raw-fur dealers — people who buy and sell raw furs as a business — through the Department of Natural Resources under the game and fish laws. Minn. Stat. 97B.905 requires an applicant for a raw-fur-dealer license to furnish, at the time of application, a corporate surety bond in favor of the state for $1,000.

The bond is payable upon violation of the game and fish laws — it backs the dealer’s compliance with Minnesota’s wildlife and fur regulations. You (the corporation or LLC) are the principal, the surety stands behind you, and the State of Minnesota is the obligee.

It is a small, fixed bond, and the application collects no credit information. This is the version for a dealer organized as a corporation or LLC — the entity is the principal. If the state recovers on the bond, the surety can recover from the principal; dealers who follow the game and fish laws treat it as a license formality.

Minn. Stat. 97B.905 (Department of Natural Resources)Minn. Stat. 97B.905 governs raw-fur-dealer licenses and requires an applicant, at the time of application, to furnish a corporate surety bond in favor of the state for $1,000, payable upon violation of the game and fish laws. The license is issued by the DNR. Supplemental fur-buyer licenses for employees, partners, or officers buying or selling for a licensed dealer are addressed separately.

You need this bond if you are

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A corporation or LLC applying for a raw-fur-dealer license through the DNR
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Buying and selling raw furs as a business in Minnesota
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Renewing your fur-dealer license and your current bond is expiring
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A nonresident fur dealer getting licensed to buy and sell raw furs in Minnesota

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — the application has no credit fields, because this bond doesn’t need one.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Minnesota fur dealer bond?The bond amount is fixed at $1,000 by statute, and the premium is a fixed $100 — the same for every dealer, set by our carrier’s rate book.
Why is the premium $100 if the bond is only $1,000?Because small fixed-amount bonds carry a fixed minimum premium regardless of the penal sum — issuing and servicing a surety bond costs more than a percentage of $1,000 would cover. $100 is that fixed price, and it is the same for every dealer.
Who requires this bond?The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, as a condition of a raw-fur-dealer license under Minn. Stat. 97B.905. The bond is furnished at the time you apply.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information for this bond. Small fixed-amount license bonds like this one don’t need one.
Which entity version do I pick?This page is for a dealer organized as a corporation or LLC. If you operate as a sole proprietor or a partnership, use the matching individual or partnership version — the statute and $1,000 amount are the same.
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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