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Miscellaneous Commercial

Security device

Any person providing money transmission services in Oregon, including electronic bill paying, wiring money, and selling or issuing payment instruments. Required when: Application for a money transmitter license. Exemptions: ORS 717.210: Financial institutions such as credit unions and trust companies; businesses insur…

Overview

What it is.

Any person providing money transmission services in Oregon, including electronic bill paying, wiring money, and selling or issuing payment instruments. Required when: Application for a money transmitter license. Exemptions: ORS 717.210: Financial institutions such as credit unions and trust companies; businesses insur…

Who usually needs it

Any person providing money transmission services in Oregon, including electronic bill paying, wiring money, and selling or issuing payment instruments.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Miscellaneous commercial bonds cover a wide range of business obligations not fitting other categories. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger 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. Pricing varies by specific bond type and requirements. Some miscellaneous bonds may price higher depending o…

Typical timeframe

Credit-based approval — varies by bond type

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.

StateOR
Bond amountMinimum $25,000, plus $5,000 for each location that operates or will operate as…
Term lengthContinuous
ObligeeOregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Financial Regulation
RenewalThe bond must be maintained continuously as a condition of license renewal. Licensees must submit a renewal report and pay an annual fee by December 1st each year via NMLS.
Bond classMiscellaneous Commercial
CategoryFinancial Services
BondSecurity device
Statutory referenceORS 717.225
JurisdictionState
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