This bond is required for businesses and individuals who want to operate as private investigators in Utah. It's a $10,000 financial guarantee that protects clients and the public if the investigator breaks state laws, acts unethically, or fails to follow licensing requirements. If someone is harmed by the investigator…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for businesses and individuals who want to operate as private investigators in Utah. It's a $10,000 financial guarantee that protects clients and the public if the investigator breaks state laws, acts unethically, or fails to follow licensing requirements. If someone is harmed by the investigator…
Who usually needs it
Business entities (agencies) seeking a private investigative agency license in Utah must obtain this $10,000 bond as mandated by the Utah Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Criminal Identification under Utah Code Ann. §53-9-110 and Utah Admin. Code R722-330. This applies to agencies engaged in private investigations such as probing crimes, locating mis…
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.
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StateUTBond amount$10,000ObligeeState of UtahBond classLicense BondCategoryProfessional ServicesBondUtah Private Investigative Agency BondJurisdictionStatePlain descriptionThis bond is required for businesses and individuals who want to operate as private investigators in Utah. It's a $10,000 financial guarantee that protects clients and the public if the investigator breaks state laws, a…Who needs this bondBusiness entities (agencies) seeking a private investigative agency license in Utah must obtain this $10,000 bond as mandated by the Utah Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Criminal Identification under Utah Code A…
