Seller of Travel/Out-of-State Seller of Travel Surety Bond
Any person or business entity that sells or advertises to sell travel services or travel-related benefits to Washington residents and does not maintain a trust account for customer funds. Required when: Required if the seller of travel holds customer funds for more than five business days and chooses not to maintain a…
Overview
What it is.
Any person or business entity that sells or advertises to sell travel services or travel-related benefits to Washington residents and does not maintain a trust account for customer funds. Required when: Required if the seller of travel holds customer funds for more than five business days and chooses not to maintain a…
Who usually needs it
Any person or business entity that sells or advertises to sell travel services or travel-related benefits to Washington residents and does not maintain a trust account for customer funds.
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 amountBased on the prior year's gross annual income of business conducted with Washin…Term lengthContinuousObligeeWashington State Department of LicensingRenewalThe bond remains in effect continuously but the seller of travel registration must be renewed annually through the Department of Revenue's Business Licensing Service. Proof of a valid bond must be maintained.Bond classLicense BondCategoryProfessional ServicesBondSeller of Travel/Out-of-State Seller of Travel Surety BondStatutory referenceRCW 19.138.140JurisdictionState
