This bond is required for businesses in Florida that buy, sell, or handle agricultural products like fruits, vegetables, or farm goods. The state requires this bond to protect farmers and growers who sell their products to dealers. If a dealer fails to pay farmers for their crops or doesn't follow state agricultural l…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for businesses in Florida that buy, sell, or handle agricultural products like fruits, vegetables, or farm goods. The state requires this bond to protect farmers and growers who sell their products to dealers. If a dealer fails to pay farmers for their crops or doesn't follow state agricultural l…
Who usually needs it
Florida Agricultural Products Dealers—individuals or businesses that buy, receive, solicit, handle, or negotiate agricultural products for resale in Florida—must obtain this bond when seeking or maintaining a Florida Agricultural Products Dealer License. This applies to resellers who pay producers with anything other than cash equivalents like cashier's che…
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.
StateFLBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of FloridaBond classLicense BondCategoryAgricultureBondFlorida Agricultural Product Dealer BondJurisdictionStatePlain descriptionThis bond is required for businesses in Florida that buy, sell, or handle agricultural products like fruits, vegetables, or farm goods. The state requires this bond to protect farmers and growers who sell their products…Who needs this bondFlorida Agricultural Products Dealers—individuals or businesses that buy, receive, solicit, handle, or negotiate agricultural products for resale in Florida—must obtain this bond when seeking or maintaining a Florida Ag…
