Any person or entity engaging in the business of money transmission, which includes selling or issuing payment instruments (checks, money orders, etc.), stored value, or receiving money for transmission. Required when: Applying for or maintaining a money transmission license in North Dakota. Exemptions: Federally insu…
Overview
What it is.
Any person or entity engaging in the business of money transmission, which includes selling or issuing payment instruments (checks, money orders, etc.), stored value, or receiving money for transmission. Required when: Applying for or maintaining a money transmission license in North Dakota. Exemptions: Federally insu…
Who usually needs it
Any person or entity engaging in the business of money transmission, which includes selling or issuing payment instruments (checks, money orders, etc.), stored value, or receiving money for transmission.
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.
StateNDBond amountThe greater of $100,000 or 100% of the licensee's average daily money transmiss…Term lengthContinuousObligeeNorth Dakota Department of Financial InstitutionsRenewalThe bond must be maintained at all times as a condition of licensure. The money transmission license itself must be renewed annually by December 31 through the NMLS.Bond classLicense BondCategoryFinancial ServicesBondMoney Transmitter BondStatutory referenceN.D. Cent. Code § 13-09.1-33JurisdictionState
