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Washington franchise & permit bonds.
$100 flat.

When a Washington city, county, or agency grants a franchise or permit — a right-of-way franchise, a regulated operating permit — it can condition that grant on a $10,000 blanket compliance bond. Ours is $100 flat, the price you see is the checkout price, and license-style bonds like this issue instantly.

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Required by the public body granting your franchise or permit — a city, county, or state agency

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $10,000 bond, $100, no quote process

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Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Compliance bonds like this are about the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section to fill out.

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Pay & e-sign

Fixed-amount blanket bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

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File with the granting authority

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with the city, county, or agency that asked for it. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

A franchise or permit bond is a compliance guarantee. When a public body grants you the right to operate under a franchise or permit — for example, a utility or right-of-way franchise, or a regulated operating permit — it wants a financial backstop that you'll follow the terms of the granting ordinance and the laws that apply to it.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the public body that granted the franchise or permit (the obligee). If you violate the terms of the grant and the public or the authority is harmed, the harmed party can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a valid claim, you repay the surety. Because the exact wording and obligee vary by jurisdiction, this is a flexible $10,000 blanket form; send us the ordinance or permit notice and we'll confirm it matches what your authority requires.

Set by the granting public bodyWashington 'franchise and permit' bonds are not created by a single statewide statute — they are required by the individual city, county, or state agency granting the franchise or permit, under that body's own ordinance or rule. This standard $10,000 blanket form satisfies most such requirements; confirm the obligee name and exact amount on the notice or ordinance you received before filing.

You need this bond if you're

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Granted a government franchise — e.g. a utility or right-of-way franchise from a city or county

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Holding a regulated permit the authority conditions on a compliance bond

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Renewing a franchise or permit whose prior bond is expiring or was non-renewed

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Bidding for a franchise that requires proof of a bond before award

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — the application collects no credit information, because this bond doesn't need it.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Washington franchise & permit bond?The premium is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price, the same for everyone. Because the amount is fixed at $10,000, there is no quote process.

Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $100. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The public body granting your franchise or permit — a Washington city, county, or state agency — under its own ordinance or rule. There is no single statewide statute; the requirement comes from the authority that issued the grant.

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

What if my authority needs different wording?Send us the ordinance or permit notice. This $10,000 blanket form fits most franchise and permit requirements, and if yours names a specific obligee or amount, we'll confirm or re-issue to match before you file.

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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