A Fish Dealers Performance Bond is required for businesses that buy, sell, or distribute fish in Washington State. This bond protects fishermen and suppliers by guaranteeing they'll get paid for the fish they sell to dealers. If a fish dealer fails to pay for fish they've received or violates state regulations, the ha…
Overview
What it is.
A Fish Dealers Performance Bond is required for businesses that buy, sell, or distribute fish in Washington State. This bond protects fishermen and suppliers by guaranteeing they'll get paid for the fish they sell to dealers. If a fish dealer fails to pay for fish they've received or violates state regulations, the ha…
Who usually needs it
Wholesale fish dealers and limited fish sellers in Washington who engage in commercial processing of food fish or shellfish, wholesale selling/buying/brokering of food fish or shellfish, fishermen who land and sell their catch to anyone other than a licensed wholesale dealer, commercial manufacture of fish by-products, or businesses employing a fish buyer m…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
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.
StateWABond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of WashingtonBond classLicense BondCategoryOtherBondFish Dealers Performance BondPlain descriptionA Fish Dealers Performance Bond is required for businesses that buy, sell, or distribute fish in Washington State. This bond protects fishermen and suppliers by guaranteeing they'll get paid for the fish they sell to de…Who needs this bondWholesale fish dealers and limited fish sellers in Washington who engage in commercial processing of food fish or shellfish, wholesale selling/buying/brokering of food fish or shellfish, fishermen who land and sell thei…
