Ohio telephone solicitor bonds.
$750 flat.

Before acting as a telephone solicitor in Ohio, you must register with the Attorney General and file a $50,000 surety bond under ORC 4719.04. The bond protects consumers harmed by a telemarketing-law violation. Ours is $750 flat — the price you see is the checkout price — and the application collects no credit information.

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Required to register as a telephone solicitor with the Ohio Attorney General under ORC 4719.04

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $50,000 bond, $750, no quote process

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Stays in effect two years after you stop soliciting — a statutory tail under the chapter

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Registration bonds like this are simple. Here is the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That is the application — no financials and no credit section on this bond.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Fixed-amount registration bonds like this issue quickly — often right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the Attorney General

A copy of the executed bond is filed with the Ohio Attorney General with your telephone solicitor registration. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Ohio regulates telephone solicitors (telemarketers) under the Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General’s office, and ORC 4719.04 bars anyone from acting as a telephone solicitor without first obtaining a $50,000 surety bond issued by a carrier authorized in Ohio. A copy is filed with the Attorney General.

The bond runs in favor of any person, and of the state for the benefit of any person, injured by a violation of ORC 4719.01 to 4719.18 — Ohio’s telephone solicitation law. If a solicitor breaks those rules and harms a consumer, the consumer can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The statute also requires the bond to stay in effect for at least two years after you stop soliciting, so it carries a tail beyond your active registration period.

ORC 4719.04Ohio Revised Code 4719.04 prohibits acting as a telephone solicitor without first obtaining a $50,000 surety bond from a carrier authorized in Ohio, with a copy filed with the Attorney General. The bond is in favor of any person, and of the state for the benefit of any person, injured by a violation of ORC 4719.01 to 4719.18, and must remain in effect for at least two years after the solicitor ceases telephone solicitations.

You need this bond if you are

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Registering as a telephone solicitor with the Ohio Attorney General

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A telemarketing company selling goods or services to Ohio consumers by phone

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Renewing your registration and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing

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Not exempt under the chapter — some sellers are exempt; confirm your status before relying on it

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because the application doesn’t collect credit information.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Ohio telephone solicitor bond?The premium is $750, set by our carrier’s rate book for this specific bond — the same for everyone. ORC 4719.04 sets the $50,000 bond amount, so there is no quote process.

Do I pay the $50,000?No. You pay $750. The $50,000 is the surety’s maximum liability to harmed consumers and the state — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The Ohio Attorney General, under ORC 4719.04, as a condition of registering as a telephone solicitor. A copy of the bond is filed with the Attorney General.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly.

Why does the bond have a two-year tail?ORC 4719.04 requires the bond to stay in effect for at least two years after you stop soliciting, so consumers harmed during your active period can still recover. We help you keep continuous coverage through that window.

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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