Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is a surety bond?
- Where do I find applications?
- How do I submit a completed bond application?
- What types of bonds does Integrity Surety write?
- How can I become appointed with your company?
- Will you be offering bond classes in my area?
- How do I pay for a Bond?
- Do you write Small Business Administration (SBA) Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Bonds?
1. What is a surety bond?
Surety bonds guarantee the performance of a license, permit, law, 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 for more.
2. Where do I find applications?
Applications can be completed online, or downloaded from the Apply for a bond section of this website, and then submitted to us via fax, email, or securely uploaded through this site. The applications are specifically tailored based on state, bond type, and who is requesting.
If you are unsure of the application you need please contact our office.
3. How do I submit a completed bond application?
Completed applications and supporting documents can be submitted to us via fax, email, or securely uploaded through this site, or regular post.
4. What types of bonds does Integrity Surety write?
Integrity Surety provides many commercial surety, performance and payment, court and probate, and fidelity products through multiple standard, preferred and non-standard markets.
5. How can I become appointed with your company?
To apply, you need to complete an agency agreement available at our office. Contact us.
6. Will you be offering bond classes in my area?
A list of all the available classes are available in the education section. If you are interested in a class near you or in your office please call our office or email.
7. How do I pay for a bond?
We accept accept checks from clients and partners with whom we have a relationship. Checks may be mailed to our office at 17544 Midvale Ave N, Suite 300, Seattle WA 98133. We accept most major credit cards. Funds may also be processed electronically via “ACH” by downloading this form, or you may wire your funds. Email our Accounting team for wire instructions.
8. Do you write Small Business Administration (SBA) Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Bonds?
Yes, we do! While the SBA program is constantly changing and some may find challenging to navigate, Integrity Surety is a top producer for the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee program. Contact our office to learn more, or choose “SBA Performance & Payment” when applying for a bond to download our SBA application kit.