Operators of car wash businesses in New York City who hold or seek a car wash license are required to obtain this bond. The bond applies specifically to car wash license holders under the Car Wash Wage Protection Law (CWAL), targeting businesses that wash and polish vehicles, and guarantees compliance with licensing rules including payment of wages, overtim…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Payment bonds guarantee that a contractor will pay subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers. Typical Pricing:. • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value. • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases. • Payment bonds: Often paired with performance bonds at a combined rate. • Full underwriting required: Credit, financials, experience, and bonding history reviewed. Payment bonds are required on most public proje…
Typical timeframe
Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateNYBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeCity of New York, New YorkBond classPayment BondCategoryOtherBondCar Wash Wage PaymentPlain descriptionWage Payment CollectionWho needs this bondOperators of car wash businesses in New York City who hold or seek a car wash license are required to obtain this bond. The bond applies specifically to car wash license holders under the Car Wash Wage Protection Law (C…