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Nevada dealer & broker bonds.
From $100.

A Nevada dealer, broker, or commission merchant handling livestock or farm products is licensed by the Department of Agriculture and must file a surety bond under NRS 576.040. The amount is keyed to your annual volume of purchases. Pricing starts from $100.

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Required for a NV livestock or farm-products dealer/broker license under NRS 576.040
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Amount scales with your annual volume of purchases — $5,000+ for livestock, $10,000+ for farm produce
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From $100, no credit section — enter the amount the Department requires and your price appears at application
From $100priced at 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimumNo SSNin the applicationFastinstant underwriting for most
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard dealer bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the Department of Agriculture. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount your volume requires, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

No waiting and no credit section on this application — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with the Department of Agriculture

Submit the executed bond with your dealer, broker, or commission merchant license application or renewal. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the Department insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the dealer bond actually covers

Nevada regulates dealers, brokers, commission merchants, cash buyers, and agents who handle livestock and farm products under NRS Chapter 576, administered by the Department of Agriculture. The license is conditioned on a surety bond under NRS 576.040, so that the producers and sellers you transact with are protected.

The bond protects against non-payment, misrepresentation, and other violations of Chapter 576: if a dealer fails to pay for product or defrauds a seller, the harmed party can recover against the bond. The amount is keyed to your annual volume of purchases — the Department's schedule runs from $5,000 for smaller livestock buyers and $10,000 for farm-produce buyers, stepping up as volume grows.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. This application collects no credit information, and we issue whatever amount the Department assigns from $100. If you deal specifically in hay, see our hay dealer page — it is the same chapter, written for that audience.

NRS 576.040 (Department of Agriculture)Nevada dealers, brokers, and commission merchants of livestock and farm products are licensed by the Department of Agriculture under NRS Chapter 576, and NRS 576.040 conditions the license on a bond (or equivalent security) sized to the applicant's annual volume of purchases. The Department's schedule starts around $5,000 for smaller livestock buyers and $10,000 for farm-produce buyers, increasing in tiers with volume. Confirm your required amount with the Department.

You need this bond if you are

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A livestock dealer or broker buying or trading cattle, sheep, or other livestock for resale
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A farm-products dealer purchasing crops or produce from growers for resale
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A commission merchant or agent handling consigned livestock or farm products
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Renewing a Department of Agriculture license that requires the NRS 576 bond

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount your volume requires — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file with the Department of Agriculture.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Nevada dealer / broker bond?Pricing is from $100 and depends on your bond amount. The amount itself is set by the Department of Agriculture under NRS 576.040 by your annual volume of purchases — roughly $5,000 and up for livestock buyers and $10,000 and up for farm-produce buyers. Enter your required amount and your exact price appears at application.
What is the difference between this and the hay dealer bond?They fall under the same chapter (NRS 576). This page covers dealers, brokers, and commission merchants of livestock and farm products generally; the hay dealer page is written specifically for hay buyers, who are bonded on the farm-produce schedule starting at $10,000.
Is there a credit check?This application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly; larger bond amounts may get a brief review, and if a credit check ever runs, it is a soft pull that never affects your score.
What does the bond protect against?It protects the producers and sellers you buy from against non-payment, misrepresentation, and other violations of NRS Chapter 576. If the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety — it is not insurance for you.
What amount should I choose if I'm not sure?Ask the Department of Agriculture for the figure tied to your expected annual purchase volume and whether you bond on the livestock or farm-produce schedule. Send us your situation and we will issue the matching amount.
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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