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Financially Responsible Officer Bond (FRO)

Financially Responsible Officer Bond

Overview

What it is.

Financially Responsible Officer Bond

Who usually needs it

Individuals designated as the Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) for a construction company licensed in Florida must obtain this $100,000 bond, particularly when they are not licensed contractors themselves. The FRO is responsible for handling the company's financial matters, signing financial documents and contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

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Typical timeframe

Specialized application — typically 1–3 business days

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.

StateFL
Bond amount$100,000
ObligeeFlorida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Bond classFidelity Bond
CategoryOther
BondFinancially Responsible Officer Bond (FRO)
Plain descriptionFinancially Responsible Officer Bond
Who needs this bondIndividuals designated as the Financially Responsible Officer (FRO) for a construction company licensed in Florida must obtain this $100,000 bond, particularly when they are not licensed contractors themselves. The FRO …
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