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Miscellaneous Commercial

Surety bond

Any person or entity engaging in the business of money transmission or advertising, soliciting, or holding itself out as providing money transmission in Missouri. Required when: Required as a condition of obtaining and maintaining a money transmission license. Exemptions: The United States or any department, agency, o…

Overview

What it is.

Any person or entity engaging in the business of money transmission or advertising, soliciting, or holding itself out as providing money transmission in Missouri. Required when: Required as a condition of obtaining and maintaining a money transmission license. Exemptions: The United States or any department, agency, o…

Who usually needs it

Any person or entity engaging in the business of money transmission or advertising, soliciting, or holding itself out as providing money transmission in Missouri.

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.

StateMO
Bond amountFor initial applicants, the bond is $100,000. For licensees, the amount is the …
Term lengthContinuous
ObligeeMissouri Division of Finance
RenewalThe bond must be maintained at all times. Licensees must calculate their average daily money transmission liability to ensure the bond amount meets statutory requirements, unless they maintain the maximum $500,000 bond …
Bond classMiscellaneous Commercial
CategoryReal Estate
BondSurety bond
Statutory referenceRSMo 361.1002
JurisdictionState
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