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What Is a California Transient Merchant Bond?
Solicitor, transient vendor and peddler bonds in California protect consumers and the state from unlawful business practices. These surety bonds protect local governments if a vendor/solicitor fails to pay taxes or fees, breaks license or permit regulations, or disturbs the public.
Transient or mobile businesses in San Joaquin County and the city of Compton must file surety bonds to receive an operating license.
How Much Do Transient Vendor and Solicitor Bonds Cost in California?
In California, you can get a transient vendor bond starting at $100 — no application required.
- San Joaquin County solicitor bonds cost $5 per $1,000 in coverage, starting at $100.
- City of Compton vendor bonds cost a flat rate of $100 for the required $1,000 coverage.
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How Do I Get a Vendor or Solicitor Bond in California?
You can get your California transient vendor/solicitor bond instantly online on SuretyBonds.com with just three steps:
- Select the bond you need
- Checkout online using our secure payment portal
- Receive your official bond instantly via email
Once you receive it, file the bond form with the obligee along with any other licensing or permit documents.
How Does a California Transient Vendor/Solicitor Bond Work?
A transient vendor or solicitor bond bind three parties in a legal contract:
- Principal: The California vendor that purchases the bond
- Obligee: The licensing authority that requires transient vendors to be bonded
- Surety: The company that issues the bond to the principal
If your actions as a vendor or solicitor cause financial harm, the local government authority or consumers can file a claim. The surety will pay out valid claims then seek reimbursement from you, the principal.
Who Needs a Transient Merchant Bond?
You need a license and surety bond to work as a peddler, solicitor or service provider in San Joaquin County, California. To apply with the County Treasurer-Tax Collector, you’ll need to file your surety bond along with other documentation. The bond must be in effect until at least 30 days after the license expires.
Any business operating in Compton, California also needs a business license. You can apply for a transient vendor license by mail or through the City of Compton online portal.
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