Utah immigration consultant bonds.
$500 flat.

Utah requires every registered immigration consultant to file a $50,000 bond with the Division of Consumer Protection. Ours is $500 flat — the price you see is the checkout price, identical for everyone. A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score; the bond is issued when you pay.

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Required to register as a UT immigration consultant — with the Division of Consumer Protection

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $50,000 bond, $500, no quote theater

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A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, and the price stays $500 either way

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How it works

Three steps to registered.

Your registration is waiting on this bond. 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. The credit check 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 & file with the Division of Consumer Protection

Pay online and receive the executed bond ready to file with your immigration consultant registration. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Utah regulates immigration consultants under the Immigration Consultants Registration Act (Utah Code Title 13, Chapter 49), enforced by the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP). To register, a consultant must post a $50,000 bond — it is a consumer-protection guarantee for the people who rely on immigration help.

The bond is payable to the Division for the benefit of any person damaged by a consultant’s fraud, misstatement, misrepresentation, unlawful act, omission, or failure to provide services — including acts by the consultant’s agents or employees. It is conditioned on the consultant’s faithful compliance with the Act and DCP rules.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. For a consultant who follows the Act and serves clients honestly, the bond is a registration formality, not a risk.

Utah Code § 13-49-201 (Immigration Consultants Registration Act)Utah Code § 13-49-201, within the Immigration Consultants Registration Act, requires an immigration consultant to post a $50,000 cash or surety bond payable to the Division of Consumer Protection for the benefit of any person damaged by the consultant’s fraud, misrepresentation, unlawful act, omission, or failure to provide services. The bond is conditioned on faithful compliance with the Act and Division rules.

You need this bond if you're

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Registering as a UT immigration consultant — the bond is filed with your registration

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Renewing your registration and your bond is expiring or your surety non-renewed

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Starting an immigration-help business that is not exempt as a licensed attorney or accredited representative

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Reinstating after a lapse in your registration or bond

One application, issued instantly.

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

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $50,000?No. You pay $500 — the price you see is the checkout price. The $50,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the Division and damaged consumers; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The Utah Division of Consumer Protection requires it to register as an immigration consultant, under Utah Code § 13-49-201. No active bond, no registration.

What does the bond protect against?It protects clients damaged by a consultant’s fraud, misrepresentation, unlawful act, omission, or failure to provide services. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety — it is not insurance for you.

Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — it's never a hard inquiry and never affects your score. It's the only extra step beyond the application, and it informs approval; the price stays $500 either way.

When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. You'll get renewal notices 60 and 30 days before expiration, with autopay available, and the bond must stay active for your registration to stay valid.

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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