Surety Bonds in Longview, TX
Need a bond for a license, a permit, a court filing or a job? Greg Williams Insurance Agency offers surety and fidelity bonds online through our bond portal. Pick your state, search for the bond you were told to get, and apply from your phone or computer. Many common bonds can be approved and issued in minutes, subject to the surety company's underwriting.
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What a surety bond is, and what it is not
A surety bond is a three-party promise. You (the principal) buy it, a surety company backs it, and it protects someone else: the state agency, city, court or project owner that required it (the obligee). If you don't do what the bond guarantees, the surety can pay the claim and then look to you to pay it back.
That is the part people miss. A bond is not insurance for your business. It does not cover your tools, your trucks, your injuries or a lawsuit against you. Most businesses that need a bond also need general liability insurance, and we can look at both together.
Bonds we can help with
Texas notary bonds — Texas requires a $10,000 bond for a notary public commission.
Motor vehicle dealer bonds — the $50,000 bond the Texas DMV requires for a dealer (GDN) license.
Bonded title bonds — a certificate of title surety bond for a vehicle with missing or incomplete ownership paperwork. The Texas DMV sets the amount, generally one and a half times the vehicle's value.
Contractor license and permit bonds — many East Texas cities require a bond before they issue a permit or register a contractor. The city sets the form and the amount.
Court and probate bonds — executor, administrator, guardianship and other bonds ordered by a judge.
Fidelity and business service bonds — employee dishonesty, janitorial service and ERISA bonds that protect against theft.
Bid, performance and payment bonds — contract bonds for public and commercial construction work. These are underwritten on your financials and work history rather than issued instantly, so call us first.
Bond amounts and forms are set by whoever is requiring the bond, and they change. Go by the paperwork you were given, and send it to us if you aren't sure which bond it is asking for.
How buying a bond online works
Open the bond portal and choose your state.
Search by keyword — "notary," "dealer," "title," the name of the city — and select the bond that matches your paperwork.
Answer the application questions. Smaller license and permit bonds are often priced without a credit check; larger ones may need one.
If the surety approves it, you pay online and receive the bond documents to sign and file.
The portal is run by Propeller, a surety bond platform, under our affiliated agency name, Authentic Insurance Services. Approval, price and how quickly a bond is issued are decided by the surety company, not by us.
What a bond costs
You pay a premium, not the full bond amount. For many small license and permit bonds that is a flat, modest charge for the term. For larger bonds the rate depends on the bond type, the amount, and your credit and financial strength. The portal shows the price before you pay.
Not sure which bond you need?
That is the most common problem, and buying the wrong one wastes your money and your time. Call or text 903-372-1901, or send us the letter or application that mentions the bond. We will help you match it before you buy.
If you're a contractor, this is also a good time to check the rest of your coverage: general liability, commercial auto and workers' compensation. We're an independent agency, so we shop those across multiple carriers.
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This page is general information, not a bond or a commitment to issue one. Every bond is subject to the surety company's underwriting and approval, and to the terms of the bond form itself. A surety bond is not an insurance policy.
Reviewed by Greg Williams, Texas-licensed independent insurance agent and owner of Greg Williams Insurance Agency, Longview, TX. Last reviewed October 2026.