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Required Surety Bonds in West Virginia
Typical West Virginia bonds include (click on any for more info):
| Surety Bond | Obligee | Bond Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Bonds | Various State Entities | Varies | Apply Now |
| Appeal Bonds | Various Courts | Varies | Apply Now |
| Attachment Bonds | Various Courts | Varies | Apply Now |
| Auto Dealer Bonds | Division of Motor Vehicles - Dealer Licensing Bureau | Typically $25,000 - $50,000 | Apply Now |
| Bid Bonds | Project Owner or GC requiring bonds | Varies | Apply Now |
| Collection Agency Bonds | West Virginia State Tax Division | 5000 | Apply Now |
| Construction Bonds | Project Owner or GC requiring bonds | Varies | Apply Now |
| Contractor License Bonds | Various State/Municipal Entities | Varies | Apply Now |
| Court Bonds | Various Courts | Varies | Apply Now |
| Cryptocurrency Bonds | Various State Entities | Varies | Apply Now |
| DMEPOS Bonds | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | $50,000 | Apply Now |
| Encroachment Bonds | Various State Highway Department | Varies | Apply Now |
| ERISA Bonds | Fund Beneficiaries | Often ~ $1,000,000 but may vary | Apply Now |
| Express Script Bonds | Express Scripts (required on a federal level) | $500,000 | Apply Now |
| Fidelity Bonds | Employer | Varies | Apply Now |
| Freight Broker Bonds (BMC-84 Bonds) | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) | $75,000 | Apply Now |
| Health Club Bonds | The State in which the Health Club operates | $50,000 | Apply Now |
| Janitorial/Cleaning Service Bonds | Varies | Varies | Apply Now |
| License & Permit Bonds | Varies | Varies | Apply Now |
| Lost Instrument Bonds | Typically runs to the Transfer Agent | Varies | Apply Now |
| Lottery Bonds | Various Lottery Commissions | Varies | Apply Now |
| Maintenance Bonds | Project Owner or Municipality | Varies | Apply Now |
| Marijuana Bonds | Various State Entities | Varies | Apply Now |
| Mechanic's Lien Bonds | Typically the Local/State Registry of Deeds | Varies | Apply Now |
| Money Transmitter Bonds | Various State Entities | Varies by State | Apply Now |
| Mortgage Broker Bonds | Bank Commissioner, Banking Dept. | $50,000 | Apply Now |
| Notary Public Bonds | Various Secretary of States | $500 - $25,000 | Apply Now |
| Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Bonds | Various State Entities | Varies | Apply Now |
| Performance & Payment Bonds | Project Owner or GC requiring bonds | Varies | Apply Now |
| Probate & Fiduciary Bonds | Various Courts | Varies | Apply Now |
| Reclamation Bonds | Various Government Entities | Varies | Apply Now |
| Solar Decommissioning Bonds | Typically Town/City/State | Varies | Apply Now |
| Subdivision/Site Improvement Bonds | Various Municipal Entities | Varies | Apply Now |
| Supply Bonds | Project Owner or GC requiring bonds | Varies | Apply Now |
| Title Bonds | State's DMV | Varies | Apply Now |
| Tobacco Bonds | Various State Entities | Varies | Apply Now |
| Utility Bonds | Utility Company | Varies | Apply Now |
| Wage Bonds | West Virginia Division of Labor | Varies | Apply Now |
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Required Surety Bonds in West Virginia
West Virginia surety bonds are broadly categorized as construction and contractor bonds, license and permit bonds, or court bonds, with multiple bond types within each category.
West Virginia Construction & Contractor Bonds
Many states have their own version of the federal legislation known as the Miller Act, which requires contractors working on federally-funded projects valued at more than $100,000 to obtain performance and payment bonds. West Virginia’s “Little Miller Act” requires a contractor’s payment bond and a performance bond for 100% of the contract value, whatever that value might be.
West Virginia License & Permit Bonds
There are more than 30 different licensing boards in West Virginia, and certain other licenses and permits are issued by the West Virginia Department of Labor and various state agencies. Many West Virginia counties and cities also require a local license or permit in order to operate legally within the jurisdiction. In many cases, these licensing authorities require applicants to purchase a license and permit surety bond to guarantee compliance with applicable laws, rules, and standards.
West Virginia Court Bonds
West Virginia courts may require the purchase of a surety bond in certain situations. An appeal bond is required when appealing previous court decisions, especially when contested property or a large damage award is involved. A probate bond is required when a person is named to serve in a fiduciary capacity, such as an executor of a decedent’s estate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are three parties to every surety bond agreement, which is a legally binding contract:
- The “obligee” is the state or local agency requiring the surety bond.
- The “principal” is the party required to purchase the bond.
- The “surety” is the company underwriting and issuing the bond.
- The obligee sets the required amount of the bond, which is the maximum amount that will be paid out on a claim. The obligee also spells out the conduct required of the principal in order to avoid claims against the surety bond.
Any party who suffers a financial loss because the principal has violated the terms of the bond has the right to file a claim against the bond. The principal is solely responsible for paying all valid claims.
However, the surety will often pay a claim and wait to be reimbursed by the principal. This ensures timely settlement of the claim and gives the principal some time to gather the necessary funds.