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New Jersey hunting & fishing agent bonds.
From $100.

If you sell New Jersey hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses as an authorized agent, the Division of Fish & Wildlife requires a bond so the license fees you collect actually reach the state. Pricing starts from $100, and most applicants qualify at or near that minimum — enter the amount you were asked for and see your exact price at the application.

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Required of authorized license-issuing agents under New Jersey Title 23 (Fish & Game)
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Backs the license fees you collect on the state’s behalf until you remit them
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From $100 — enter your required bond amount and see your exact price at the application
From $100most applicants qualify at minimumNo credit reviewnot even a soft pullFastinstant underwriting
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard agent bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with Fish & Wildlife. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount you were asked for, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

Most applications are approved instantly at checkout — the application collects no credit information. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with Fish & Wildlife

Submit the executed bond with your license-agent paperwork. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the Division insists on them.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the agent bond actually covers

New Jersey sells hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses through a network of authorized license agents — sporting-goods stores, marinas, town clerks, and similar — overseen by the Division of Fish & Wildlife in the Department of Environmental Protection. The agency operates under New Jersey Title 23 (Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals).

When you collect license fees, that money belongs to the state. The bond is a public-funds guarantee: it stands behind your obligation to account for and remit the fees you take in, on time and in full. If you fail to remit, the state can recover the shortfall against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays the state, you repay the surety. Agents who keep clean records and remit on schedule treat the bond as a formality of holding the agent appointment.

New Jersey Title 23 (Fish & Wildlife license agents)New Jersey's hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses are issued through authorized agents overseen by the Division of Fish & Wildlife under Title 23 (Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals). An agent who collects license fees may be required to post a bond securing the remittance of those public funds. The required amount is set by the Division — confirm it on your agent paperwork and we'll issue the bond.

You need this bond if you are

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A retailer or marina appointed to sell NJ hunting and fishing licenses
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A municipal or county office issuing licenses as an authorized agent
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Renewing an agent appointment that conditions issuance on a surety bond
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Told by Fish & Wildlife to post a bond for the license fees you handle

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount Fish & Wildlife asked for — the executed agent bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the NJ hunting and fishing agent bond?Pricing starts from $100, with your exact price set at the application — most applicants qualify at or near that minimum. The coverage amount is a separate figure, set by the Division of Fish & Wildlife and usually tied to the volume of license fees you handle. Enter that figure when you apply.
Why does New Jersey require it?License fees you collect as an authorized agent are public funds owed to the state. The bond guarantees you account for and remit those fees — it protects the public treasury, not you, if an agent comes up short.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applicants are approved instantly. It will not affect your score.
Who is the obligee?The State of New Jersey, through the Division of Fish & Wildlife in the Department of Environmental Protection. You file the executed bond with your license-agent appointment paperwork.
What amount should I choose?Use the figure the Division of Fish & Wildlife gave you — it's tied to the fees you handle, so there's no single statutory number. If you're not sure, send us your agent paperwork and we'll confirm the amount before issuing.
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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