Surety Bonds
A surety bond is an agreement between a surety company and the owner of a project that a contract will be completed.
Contractors and purchasers take out surety bonds through third party bond providers. Most public construction contracts and some private projects require one, so if you’re a construction contractor bidding on a project, there’s a good chance you’ll need a surety bond.
SBA can help you by providing a surety bond guarantee in less than two days.
Explore the links below to learn the basics of surety bonds, why you may need one, and how SBA can help you obtain this important contract assurance.
What is a Surety Bond?
Am I Eligible for the SBA Guarantee?
How Can I Apply?
Surety Providers: How Can I Partner with SBA?
Additional Resources for Contractors and Surety Providers
- Introducing SBA's Quick Bond Application
- SBA’s Office of Surety Guarantees
- List of Prior Approval Surety Companies
- List of Bonding Agencies by State
- List of Preferred Surety Bond Companies
- Application Training for Contractors
- Application Training for Surety Providers
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