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How much does a California employment agency bond cost?
The $3,000 California employment agency bond costs $175 for the state-required 2-year term. The $10,000 California employment counseling service bond costs $350 for the state-required 2-year term. Your bond premium will cover the full 2 years as required by the state.
How do I get an employment agency bond in California?
You can purchase your employment agency bond or employment counseling service bond online 24/7. Simply select which bond type you need and provide your business name and address for Secretary of State filing approval. Once your payment has been processed, your official California surety bond will be delivered to your email instantly.
How fast can I get an employment agency or employment counseling service bond?
SuretyBonds.com offers instant document delivery 24/7 for California employment agency or employment counseling service bonds. Buy your bond online now to receive your official California bond in minutes by email.
What is a California employment agency license surety bond?
California Code 1812.503 requires employment agencies file a $3,000 surety bond before conducting business in the state. State form SFSB-449 is officially titled “Surety Bond Employment Agency.” Similarly, California Code 1812.510 requires employment counseling services file a $10,000 surety bond before conducting business in the state. State form SFSB-450 is officially titled “Surety Bond Employment Counseling Service.”
Both bonds protect individuals harmed by an employment agency or employment counseling service that commits fraud, dishonesty, misstatements, misrepresentation, deceit, unlawful acts/omissions, or otherwise fails to provide their professional services as agreed upon.
How does an employment agency surety bond work?
By filing this California surety bond, you agree to perform your duties as an employment agency or employment counseling service as required by state law, specifically the California Civil Code. If you fail to do so, your issuing surety company will pay valid claims to harmed individuals up to the full $3,000 or $10,000 bond amount, which you would be required to reimburse.
Who regulates employment agencies and counseling services?
The California Secretary of State Special Filings Unit enforces the state's surety bond requirement for employment agencies and counseling services, but it does not require or issue statewide licensing. If you have questions about becoming an employment agency or counseling service in California, you can call the SOS at 1(916)653-6814.
Who is required to post a California employment agency bond?
California law requires every employment agency and employment counseling service provider to file a bond in the proper amount before conducting business in the state. You'll submit your official surety bond documentation to the Secretary of State by mail along with a $30 filing fee. The state requires that you file a separate bond for each business location.
California Secretary of State
P.O. Box 942870
Sacramento, CA 94277-2870
How do I update my employment agency bond form?
If the Secretary of State requires your documentation to be updated for any reason, contact your surety bond company. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change. The most common changes requested for these bonds are the employment agency or counseling service provider's name or address.
How do I renew my employment agency or counseling service bond?
You must renew your California employment agency or counseling services bond before its current 2-year term ends. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, renewal instructions will be sent to your email to keep your bond active. If you don't file your renewal paperwork with the SOS before your current surety bond expires, you'll be required to file a new surety bond.
What are the licensing requirements for employment agencies in California?
The California Secretary of State does not have any licensing requirements for employment agencies or employment counseling service providers. You do, however, have to maintain an active surety bond form SFSB-449 or SFSB-450 on file with the SOS as required by California code, which includes a $30 filing fee.
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