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North Carolina licensing agreement bonds.
$100.

A $5,000 performance bond that backs the obligations in a licensing agreement. The premium is $100, set by our carrier's rate book. This is a contractual bond — confirm the obligee named in your agreement — and a soft credit check may apply, never a hard inquiry.

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Backs your obligations under a specific licensing agreement — a contractual bond, not a statewide license bond
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$5,000 bond, $100 premium — clear pricing, instant issuance
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A soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, and it never changes the $100 price
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 filed.

Small performance bonds are simple. Here's the entire process — no broker phone tag:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. That is the application — 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. Any credit check that runs 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 & deliver

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to deliver to the counterparty your licensing agreement names. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever they insist.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What this bond actually covers

This is a $5,000 performance bond that backs the obligations in a licensing agreement — a contract under which one party grants the other a license to use a name, product, system, or territory. The bond guarantees that the licensee performs the agreement's terms.

If the licensee fails to perform and the protected party (the obligee named in the agreement) is harmed, that party can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, the licensee repays the surety. It is not insurance for the licensee; it is a guarantee that backs the agreement.

This is a contractual bond, not a North Carolina statutory license bond — the obligation comes from your agreement, not a single statute. Because the obligee and exact terms come from your contract, confirm them on your bond request before you file, and we'll issue to match.

Contractual performance bond — confirm obligee and termsThis is a $5,000 performance bond backing a private licensing agreement, not a North Carolina statutory license bond. The obligation, obligee, and conditions come from the agreement itself rather than a named statute. Confirm the obligee and the exact terms on your bond request before filing — we issue to match your agreement.

You need this bond if you're

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A licensee under a licensing agreement asked to post a $5,000 performance bond
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Granting or taking a license that conditions the deal on a surety bond
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Backing a brand, product, or territory license with a performance guarantee
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Unsure of your obligee — send us the agreement and we will confirm the figure before issuing

One application, issued instantly.

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

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is this bond?The premium is $100, set by our carrier's rate book for this $5,000 bond — the price you see is the checkout price.
Is this a state license bond?No — it is a contractual performance bond backing a private licensing agreement. The obligation comes from your agreement, not a North Carolina statute. Confirm the obligee named in your agreement before filing.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score. It informs approval, not price: the price stays $100 either way.
What does the bond protect against?It protects the obligee named in your licensing agreement against losses if you fail to perform the agreement's terms. If the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety.
When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. You'll get renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so the bond stays in force as long as your agreement requires.
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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