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New Hampshire corporate hawker & peddler bonds.
$100 flat.

When a corporate (non-individual) applicant seeks a New Hampshire state hawker or peddler license, RSA 320:8 requires a $5,000 deposit with the Secretary of State — cash or surety bond. The bond version is $100 flat, issued instantly, and the application collects no credit information.

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Required for a corporate NH hawker/peddler license under RSA 320:8 — covers the company and its agents

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $5,000 bond, $100, no quote process

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Filed with the Secretary of State — must stay effective at least 60 days past the renewal date

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Corporate hawker/peddler bonds are about the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

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Apply online

Company details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit fields, 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 Secretary of State

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to deposit with your state hawker/peddler license application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

New Hampshire licenses traveling sellers — hawkers and peddlers — under RSA 320, with state licenses issued by the Secretary of State. When the applicant is not a natural person (a corporation or other entity), RSA 320:8 requires a $5,000 deposit with the Secretary of State, in cash or a surety bond.

The deposit covers the corporation and its employees or agents who sell under the license. It stands behind their compliance with the hawker/peddler law and protects the public and the state against losses from violations.

The bond must remain effective for at least 60 days after the annual renewal date, and the licensee files written proof it's in force. It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. We track your bond and notify you well ahead of the renewal date.

RSA 320:8New Hampshire RSA 320:8 provides that when an applicant for a state hawker/peddler license is not a natural person, a $5,000 deposit with the Secretary of State — in cash or surety bond — is required, covering the entity's employees and agents. Any surety bond posted must remain effective for at least 60 days after the annual renewal date, with written proof of coverage filed at renewal.

You need this bond if you're

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A corporation applying for a NH state hawker/peddler license under RSA 320

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An LLC or other entity selling door-to-door or as a traveling vendor in New Hampshire

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Renewing a corporate license and need to refile or replace the $5,000 deposit

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Running a sales crew whose agents sell under a single corporate license

One application, issued instantly.

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

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the New Hampshire corporate hawker & peddler bond?The premium is $100, the same for every corporate applicant — the price you see is the checkout price. The bond amount is $5,000 under RSA 320:8.

Do I pay the $5,000?No. You pay $100. The $5,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made — or, if you prefer, RSA 320:8 lets you deposit $5,000 cash instead. The bond costs far less than tying up the cash.

Who needs this — individuals too?RSA 320:8 requires the $5,000 deposit when the applicant is not a natural person — a corporation or other entity. Individual applicants are handled differently; this bond is the corporate version.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information at all — small fixed-amount license bonds like this one don't need it.

When does it renew?The bond must stay effective at least 60 days past the annual renewal date. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available.

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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