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Miscellaneous Other

Bond

Any person acting as a collection agency in Colorado, including out-of-state agencies collecting from Colorado consumers on behalf of Colorado or out-of-state creditors, or soliciting debts for collection from Colorado creditors. Required when: Application for a collection agency license is required prior to acting as…

Overview

What it is.

Any person acting as a collection agency in Colorado, including out-of-state agencies collecting from Colorado consumers on behalf of Colorado or out-of-state creditors, or soliciting debts for collection from Colorado creditors. Required when: Application for a collection agency license is required prior to acting as…

Who usually needs it

Any person acting as a collection agency in Colorado, including out-of-state agencies collecting from Colorado consumers on behalf of Colorado or out-of-state creditors, or soliciting debts for collection from Colorado creditors.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Miscellaneous surety bonds cover a wide variety of obligations that don't fit neatly into other categories. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds: May be available as flat-fee premiums starting around $100–$250. • Larger bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount, though rates vary significantly by bond type. • Underwriting: Requirements vary — some bonds qualify for instant approval, others require full underwriting. Pricing varies significantly by the specific bond type, jurisdiction, and r…

Typical timeframe

Varies by bond type — contact for details

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateCO
Bond amount$12,000 plus an additional $2,000 for each $10,000 (or part thereof) by which t…
Term lengthContinuous
ObligeeColorado Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section, Administrator of the Uniform Consumer Credit Code
RenewalThe bond must be maintained at all times. Licensees must renew their license annually by July 1, at which time the bond amount may be adjusted based on the previous year's collection volume.
Bond classMiscellaneous Other
CategoryFinancial Services
BondBond
Statutory referenceC.R.S. § 5-16-124
JurisdictionState
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