Wisconsin weight reduction center bonds.
$250 flat.

A Wisconsin weight reduction center that collects fees in advance must prove financial responsibility under Wis. Stat. 100.178 — commonly a $25,000 surety bond payable to the state for buyers who don’t receive a refund. Ours is $250 flat — the price you see is the checkout price — with one soft credit pull.

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Required under Wis. Stat. 100.178 for centers that collect fees before delivering services

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $25,000 bond, $250, no quote theater

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Soft credit pull only — never affects your score, and the price stays $250 either way

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Collecting prepaid fees means posting this security first. Here's the entire process:

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 DATCP

Pay online and receive the executed bond, payable to the state for the benefit of buyers who don’t receive a refund. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever you need them.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Wisconsin regulates weight reduction centers under Wis. Stat. 100.177–178, enforced by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). A center that takes money before delivering services must show proof of financial responsibility — most often a surety bond — so buyers can be refunded if the center fails to deliver.

The security is established in favor of, or payable to, the state for the benefit of any buyer who does not receive a refund. A center can instead use an approved escrow account, but the surety bond is usually the cheapest route: you pay the $250 premium rather than tying up the full amount in cash.

The standard commitment is $25,000. A center that proves it collected less than $50,000 from buyers in the prior calendar year may qualify for a reduced $5,000 commitment — if that’s you, tell us and we’ll confirm the price for that lower amount.

Wis. Stat. 100.178 (DATCP)Wisconsin Statutes 100.178 requires a weight reduction center to establish proof of financial responsibility — an approved escrow account or a surety bond of not less than $25,000 — established in favor of or payable to the state for the benefit of any buyer who does not receive a refund. A center collecting less than $50,000 from buyers in the prior calendar year may qualify for a reduced $5,000 amount. Confirm which applies to your center.

You need this bond if you are

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Operating a weight reduction center that collects fees before delivering services

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Selling prepaid weight-loss programs or multi-visit packages in Wisconsin

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Renewing your DATCP filing and your prior bond is expiring or non-renewing

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Opening a new center that needs proof of financial responsibility on file

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.

How much is the Wisconsin weight reduction center bond?The premium is $250, set by our carrier’s rate book for the standard $25,000 bond amount. The $25,000 is the minimum commitment under Wis. Stat. 100.178, so there is no quote process for the standard amount.

Do I pay the $25,000?No. You pay $250. The $25,000 is the security’s maximum payout to buyers who don’t receive a refund — it is not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Can my amount be lower than $25,000?Possibly. If your center collected less than $50,000 from buyers in the prior calendar year, the statute lets the commitment drop to $5,000. Send us that evidence and we’ll confirm and issue the $5,000 bond.

Is there a credit check?Yes — one soft credit pull, which never affects your score. It informs approval, not price. The price stays $250 either way.

Can I use an escrow account instead?Yes — Wis. Stat. 100.178 accepts an approved escrow account in place of a bond. Most centers choose the bond because you pay the $250 premium rather than tying up the full amount in cash.

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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