Tennessee hunting license sales agent bonds.
From $100.

A business that sells hunting and fishing licenses for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) may be required to post a surety bond guaranteeing it accounts for and remits the license money it collects. TWRA sets the amount, and the price is 1% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum.

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For agents authorized to sell hunting and fishing licenses for TWRA across Tennessee

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Guarantees you account for and remit license funds and stay responsible for the licenses entrusted to you

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From $100, no credit fields in the application — enter your required bond amount to see your price

1% of bond amount$100 minimumInstantapproval for mostNo SSNsoft pull only if one runs

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard agent bond — enter your amount, pay, and you have the executed bond. Here is the whole thing:

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Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount TWRA required, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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Issued on the spot

The application collects no credit information, so most bonds are issued instantly as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review — if a check runs, it’s a soft pull that never affects your score.

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File with TWRA

Submit the executed bond to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to complete your license sales agent authorization. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the agent bond actually guarantees

When a business is authorized to sell hunting and fishing licenses for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, it collects state money on every license and permit it issues. The sales agent bond is a financial-accountability guarantee: it stands behind your obligation to account for and pay over those funds.

Under the bond, the agent (the principal) agrees to faithfully and fully account for and pay over the funds derived from license and permit sales — typically remitted on a regular cycle — and to assume responsibility for all the licenses and permits entrusted to them. The State of Tennessee, through TWRA, is the protected party.

If an agent collects license money and fails to remit it, TWRA can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, the agent repays the surety. It is not insurance for you; it is a guarantee that the state's money reaches the state. We issue the amount TWRA requires from $100, with no credit fields in the application.

TWRA license sales agent surety bondThe Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency requires businesses authorized to sell hunting and fishing licenses to post a surety bond conditioned on the agent faithfully accounting for and paying over funds from license and permit sales, and assuming responsibility for the licenses entrusted to them. TWRA sets the bond amount as part of the authorization — confirm your required figure with the agency, and we'll issue it.

You need this bond if you are

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A retailer or outfitter authorized to sell TWRA hunting and fishing licenses

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A sporting goods or bait shop acting as a TWRA license sales agent

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Renewing an agent authorization that requires a surety bond on file

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Applying as a new sales agent TWRA wants bonded before issuing licenses to you

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount TWRA required — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Tennessee hunting license sales agent bond?Pricing is variable, from $100, based on the bond amount and a quick eligibility check. TWRA sets the bond amount as part of your authorization — enter that figure at the application to see your exact price. The price is 1% of that figure, with a $100 minimum.

Why does TWRA require it?Because a sales agent collects state license money on every sale. The bond guarantees you account for and remit those funds and stay responsible for the licenses entrusted to you — protecting the state if an agent comes up short.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly. If a check does run, it’s a soft pull that never affects your credit score.

What happens if I don’t remit the funds?TWRA can file a claim against the bond to recover the missing money. The surety pays the claim up to the bond amount, and you reimburse the surety — it is not insurance for you.

What amount should I choose?Use the figure TWRA gives you in your authorization. If you’re not sure, ask the agency for the required amount or send us your paperwork and we’ll confirm before you buy.

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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