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Tennessee Surety Bonds
Tennessee is home to more than 389,000 businesses, many of which need surety bonds before The Volunteer State will allow them to take out a new occupational license or renew an existing one. There are 85 unique statewide bond types and an additional 128 city- or county-specific surety bonds that Tennessee requires of its businesses.
BondExchange is the preferred surety bond provider for insurance agents across the country. Our surety bond platform is not only expansive with over 10,000 surety bond requirements in our database, but also easy-to-use with tools built to make agents more efficient.
Our network of more than 30 different markets combined with rating technology makes it easy to find and quote pretty much any type of surety bond, including the 143 different types of surety bonds needed for Tennessee businesses. Our expert underwriters provide friendly help and can answer even the most difficult surety bond questions.
Popular Surety Bonds in Tennessee
BondExchange provides agents with complete, comprehensive access to every surety bond in the country, including all bonds needed in Tennessee. Below are some of the most common types of surety bonds for Tennessee businesses:
Well Drilling and Reclamation Bonds
Tennessee requires drillers to take out surety bonds before commencing well-drilling work within the state. Well reclamation efforts require a $1,500 surety bond, while drilling, deepening, re-opening, or temporarily abandoning wells need either a $2,000 or a $10,000 surety bond, depending on specific circumstances.
Motor Vehicle Dealer Bonds
Tennessee auto dealers need a bond to operate. Most dealers must post a $50,000 motor vehicle dealer bond before receiving their dealer tags. Motor vehicle auctions require a separate $50,000 bond.
Financial Services Bonds
Many different financial services occupations require bonding in The Volunteer State. Licensed collection service companies, credit services businesses, licensed debt management service providers, and flexible credit lenders all need to be bonded before opening their doors in Tennessee.
Manufactured and Modular Home Bonds
Companies specializing in manufactured and modular homes in Tennessee are required to take out surety bonds. There are specific bonds for manufacturers of manufactured homes, modular building units, the installation of stabilizing systems for manufactured homes, and for running a manufactured home or modular building unit dealership.
Vice Tax Bonds
A number of states require so-called “vice” businesses to collect and remit taxes and fees to the state. In Tennessee, these businesses must post a surety bond to ensure the state receives payment. Examples include alcohol wholesalers and distributors, cigarette and tobacco retailers, and lottery retailers.
City or County Bonds
There are many cities and counties within Tennessee that require specific surety bonds. Nashville and Davidson County, for example, requires contractors to purchase a $10,000 or $40,000 contractor registration permit bond to operate in the metro county.
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If you’re an agent currently working in the state of Tennessee, sign up with BondExchange to gain access to all of our Tennessee surety bonds. For a complete list of surety bonds covered in Tennessee, expand the box below.
State Bonds | Municipal Bonds |
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Agents of Out-of-State Postsecondary Institutions ($5,000.00) |
Any Union Wage and Welfare ($25,000.00) |

Why Partner with BondExchange for Tennessee Surety Bonds?
BondExchange is the best platform for you to place Tennessee Surety Bonds for your clients. Our services make it easy for agents from start to finish with unique tools designed for efficiency. For example, our platform lets agents send a link to their customer to apply for and purchase the bond online. The agent receives notifications along the way and copies of the bond documents when the customer purchases the bond.

Streamlined Application from Start to Finish
Our advanced technology provides end-to-end service for agents. You can generate instant quotes and send them directly to your clients. Throughout the application, we provide expert insight and advice to guide you through the process so you can be confident that your customer’s bond is handled without error.

InsurTech Tools for Agents
We developed BondExchange specifically for the agent, but with your customers' needs in mind. Agents can provide their customers with best-in-class technology for surety bonds, all while keeping the agent name and branding front and center. With a few clicks, send a link to your customer to seamlessly apply and purchase a bond online, all with zero investment in technology.

Single Source for All Tennessee Surety Bonds
BondExchange is a comprehensive platform that handles every aspect of the bonding process. Agents can search our huge database for surety bonds, send quotes to clients, and complete the application, all from within the platform.
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