Surety bonds • Alabama
Alabama Surety Bonds: Requirements and Costs by Bond Type
Alabama requires surety bonds for motor vehicle dealers, notaries, residential roofers, and contractors on public works. Dealers and notaries each need a $50,000 bond, residential roofers need $10,000, and public works of $100,000 or more need performance and payment bonds. This guide lists the most common Alabama bonds and what they cost.
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Common Alabama surety bonds
| Bond | Who requires it | Required amount |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle dealer bond | Department of Revenue | $50,000 |
| Notary bond | County probate judge | $50,000 |
| Residential roofer bond | Home Builders Licensure Board | $10,000 |
| Public works bonds | Public owners (Ala. Code § 39-1-1) | 100% performance and at least 50% payment |
Amounts are sourced in each linked guide.
Federal bonds Alabama businesses often need
- Freight broker bond (BMC-84): $75,000, filed with FMCSA.
- ERISA bond: at least 10% of plan funds handled.
- Bid bonds and Miller Act bonds on federal construction.
What Alabama bonds cost
Notary bonds start around $100 for four years, roofer bonds around $100 a year, and the $50,000 dealer bond around $350 a year. Contract bonds are priced based on credit and finances. See our surety bond cost guide or the surety bond cost calculator.
Alabama surety bond FAQs
How much is an Alabama dealer bond?
$50,000, as a continuous bond filed with the Department of Revenue.
How much is an Alabama notary bond?
$50,000 for a four-year term.
When are bonds required on Alabama public works?
On contracts of $100,000 or more: a 100% performance bond and a payment bond of at least 50%.
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- Alabama notary bond
- Alabama roofer bond
- Alabama public works bond
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