Following are a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not find your question here, please feel free to contact us regarding your surety questions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is a surety bond? 
Surety bonds guarantee the performance of a contract or other obligation. Surety bonds are three party contracts whereby one party (surety company) promises a second party (obligee) the successful performance of a third party (principal). See glossary.
2. Where do I find applications?
Applications can be downloaded from the Applications section of this web site or using the navigation bar at the top of this page. The applications are divided into Performance, Payment & Subdivision Bonds, Fidelity & Public Official Bonds, and Miscellaneous & Commercial Surety Bonds. Each is fully explained as you pass your mouse over the application (indicated by the Adobe PDF icon).
If you are unsure of the application you need please contact our office.
3. How do I submit a completed bond application?
Completed applications can be sent via email (preferred), fax or regular post. Contact details »
4. What types of bonds does Integrity Surety write?
Integrity Surety provides many commercial surety, performance and payment and fidelity products with many standard, preferred and non standard markets. We currently write bonds in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. (see home page for descriptions of products)
5. How can I become appointed with your company?
To apply, you need to complete an agency agreement available at our office. Contact details »
6. Will you be offering bond classes in my area?
A list of all the available classes are available in the education section.
7. How do I pay for a bond?
Integrity Surety Underwriters is a wholesaler of surety and fidelity products and accept agency trust checks from appointed agents. Often the premium for bonds is fully earned so, we discourage financing and payment plans. For some bonds, we are able to accept credit card payments from the principal; this is not an option for most non standard bonds.