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M. BURR KEIM AGENCY · Online bond applications · Reviewed November 2026

Bonds for License, Permit, Fiduciary, Fidelity, and Public Official Requirements

Apply online for 36 bond types through CNA Surety. Our application links include the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so your request is routed directly to our agency. Instant issue is available for many bonds, and every bond type has a dedicated page with requirements, limits, and application steps.

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Why apply online through M. BURR KEIM AGENCY?

Direct CNA Surety application

Each application link opens the CNA Surety bond application for that bond program. You enter the bond details and pay the premium online when the bond is eligible for instant issue.

Coded to our agency

The links include our app code and agency code, so the application is routed to M. BURR KEIM AGENCY rather than to a generic bond website.

Instant issue where available

Many license, permit, fiduciary, fidelity, and public official bonds issue immediately within the program limits and with acceptable credit.

Agency support when needed

If a bond falls outside instant-issue guidelines, the surety reviews the application. Our bond team is available for existing bonds, claims, and bond types not listed here.

Bond list by category

36 bond types across license and permit, fiduciary and probate, fidelity, public official, and Pennsylvania programs. Choose a bond for its requirements, limits, cost, and online application.

Most products listed are surety bonds. Fidelity bonds and signing agent coverage are insurance products, not surety bonds, and each detail page identifies what the product is.

License & Permit Surety Bonds

Bonds required by cities, counties, and state licensing agencies for contractors, dealers, lenders, and other licensed businesses.

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Adjuster Bond

An adjuster bond is a surety bond required by some state insurance departments before an independent adjuster or public adjuster can be licensed. It gives the state and policyholders a way to recover certain losses caused by improper handling of claims or funds.

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Appraisal Management Company Bond

An appraisal management company bond is a surety bond required by some states before an appraisal management company can be registered or licensed. It gives the state and appraisers a way to recover certain losses caused by an AMC’s failure to follow state appraisal management laws.

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Auctioneer Bond

An auctioneer bond is a surety bond required by many state or local licensing authorities before an auctioneer can conduct auctions. It gives consignors, buyers, and the licensing authority a way to recover certain losses caused by an auctioneer’s failure to account for funds or follow auction laws.

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Certificate of Title Bond

A certificate of title bond — sometimes called a bonded title bond — is a surety bond used when a vehicle owner cannot produce a clean certificate of title. It protects the state and any prior owner or lienholder while the state issues a replacement or bonded title.

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Collection Agency Bond

A collection agency bond is a surety bond required by many states before a collection agency can be licensed. It gives consumers and the state a way to recover certain losses caused by a collection agency’s failure to follow state collection laws or account for money collected on behalf of creditors.

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Employment Agency Bond

An employment agency bond is a surety bond required by some states before an employment agency can be licensed. It gives job seekers and the state a way to recover certain losses caused by an agency’s failure to follow state employment agency laws or account for fees.

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Federal and State Cigar, Cigarette and Tobacco Bond

A federal or state tobacco bond is a surety bond required for certain manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers that handle cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products. It protects the government against unpaid excise taxes and other covered obligations.

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Federal and State Liquor, Alcohol, Winery and Brewer Bond

A federal or state liquor bond is a surety bond required for certain alcohol manufacturers, wineries, breweries, distributors, and retailers. It protects the government against unpaid alcohol excise taxes and other covered obligations under the license.

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Federal DMEPOS Surety Bond

A federal DMEPOS surety bond is a surety bond required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services before a durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies supplier can enroll in Medicare. It protects Medicare against fraudulent billing and other covered losses.

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Franchise and New Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond

A franchise or new motor vehicle dealer bond is a surety bond required by many states before a new car or franchise dealership can be licensed. It protects buyers and the state against certain losses caused by a dealer’s failure to comply with motor vehicle dealer laws.

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General Trade License and Permit Bond

A local license and permit bond guarantees that a licensed trade business will follow municipal rules and pay amounts owed under its license. Cities, townships, boroughs, and counties often require one before issuing or renewing a contractor or trade license.

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Highway Encroachment and Right of Way Bond

A highway encroachment or right of way bond is a surety bond required when a contractor performs work in a public street, highway, or right of way. It protects the public authority if the contractor fails to complete the work, restore the area, or meet permit conditions.

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Insurance Producer Bond

An insurance producer bond is a surety bond required by some states before an insurance agent or broker can be licensed. It gives the state and policyholders a way to recover certain losses caused by a producer’s failure to account for premiums or comply with insurance laws.

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Mortgage Broker and Originator Bond

A mortgage broker or originator bond is a surety bond required by many states before a mortgage broker or loan originator can be licensed. It gives the state and borrowers a way to recover certain losses caused by a licensee’s failure to follow mortgage lending laws.

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Mortgage Lender, Banker and Servicer Bond

A mortgage lender, banker, or servicer bond is a surety bond required by many states before a mortgage lending or servicing entity can be licensed. It gives the state and borrowers a way to recover certain losses caused by a licensee’s failure to follow mortgage laws.

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Nursing Home Resident Funds Bond

A nursing home resident funds bond is a surety bond required by some states to protect money that a nursing home holds in trust for residents. It gives residents and the state a recovery source if resident funds are misappropriated or not accounted for.

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Oversize and Overweight Permit Bond

An oversize or overweight permit bond is a surety bond required by some state transportation departments before a heavy or oversized load can move on public roads. It protects the state and the public if the move damages roads, bridges, or other public property.

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Pawnbroker and Precious Metals Dealer Bond

A pawnbroker or precious metals dealer bond is a surety bond required by many state or local licensing authorities before a pawnshop or precious metals dealer can operate. It protects customers and the public against certain losses caused by a dealer’s failure to follow licensing laws.

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Pest Control Bond

A pest control bond is a surety bond required by some states before a pest control operator or structural pest control business can be licensed. It protects consumers and the state against certain losses caused by a licensee’s failure to follow pest control laws.

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Private Investigator and Detective Bond

A private investigator or detective bond is a surety bond required by some states before a private investigator, detective agency, or security professional can be licensed. It protects clients and the public against certain losses caused by a licensee’s failure to follow state licensing laws.

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Private School Surety Bond

A private school bond is a surety bond required by some states before a private trade school, driving school, cosmetology school, or other proprietary school can be licensed. It protects students and the state against certain losses caused by a school’s failure to follow licensing laws or refund tuition.

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State Contractor License Bond

A state contractor license bond is a surety bond required by a state licensing board before a contractor can be licensed to perform work in that state. The bond gives the state and the public a way to recover certain losses caused by a licensed contractor’s failure to follow licensing laws.

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Surplus Lines Broker Bond

A surplus lines broker bond is a surety bond required by some states before a surplus lines broker can be licensed. It protects policyholders and the state against certain losses caused by a broker’s failure to account for premiums or comply with surplus lines laws.

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Used Motor Vehicle Dealer and Designated Agent Bond

A used motor vehicle dealer or designated agent bond is a surety bond required by many states before a used car dealer, wholesale dealer, or designated agent can be licensed. It protects buyers and the state against certain losses caused by a dealer’s failure to comply with motor vehicle dealer laws.

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Fiduciary & Probate Bonds

Court-required bonds for administrators, guardians, receivers, custodians, and other fiduciaries handling money or property for someone else.

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Administrator Bond

An administrator bond is a probate surety bond required when a court appoints an administrator to settle an estate. It protects the estate and its beneficiaries if the administrator fails to faithfully account for estate assets and follow the court’s orders.

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Guardian and Conservator Bond

A guardian or conservator bond is a probate surety bond required when a court appoints someone to manage the personal or financial affairs of a minor or an incapacitated adult. It protects the protected person’s estate if the fiduciary fails to account for assets or follow the court’s orders.

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Receiver Bond

A receiver bond is a court-required surety bond for a receiver appointed to take control of property, a business, or funds during litigation or a distressed situation. It protects the parties and the court if the receiver fails to account for assets or faithfully perform the receivership duties.

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Replevin Bond

A replevin bond — also called a claim and delivery bond — is a court-required surety bond used when a party asks the court to order the return of specific property. It protects the property owner and the court if the party taking possession is not entitled to keep the property.

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VA Legal Custodian Bond

A VA legal custodian bond is a surety bond required for a fiduciary who manages benefits on behalf of a veteran or beneficiary under a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs guardianship or custody arrangement. It protects the beneficiary’s funds if the custodian fails to account for or properly use them.

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Fidelity Bonds

Fidelity coverage that protects a business or benefit plan from loss caused by employee dishonesty, including ERISA plan bonds.

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Employee Dishonesty Bond

An employee dishonesty bond — often written as an employee dishonesty A and B bond — is a fidelity bond that protects a business from loss caused by employee theft, forgery, or dishonest acts. It is different from a surety bond required by a licensing agency.

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ERISA Bond

An ERISA bond is a fidelity bond required by federal law for people who handle assets of an employee benefit plan. It protects the plan from loss caused by fraud or dishonesty by plan officials, employees, or other persons with access to plan assets.

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Janitorial Services Bond

A janitorial services bond is a fidelity bond that protects a client from loss caused by dishonest acts of a cleaning or janitorial contractor’s employees while working at the client’s premises. Building owners, property managers, and public agencies often require it in service contracts.

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Public Official Bonds

Bonds required for elected and appointed public officials who handle public money or perform statutory duties.

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Individual Public Official Bond

An individual public official bond is a surety bond required for an elected or appointed official who handles public money or performs a statutory duty. It protects the government and the public if the official fails to faithfully account for funds or perform the duties of office.

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Name and Position Public Official Bond

A name and position public official bond covers multiple public officials or positions under one bond schedule. It is used when a government entity needs blanket coverage for several offices rather than a separate individual bond for each official.

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Pennsylvania Bonds

Pennsylvania-specific bonds for constables and motor vehicle tag agents.

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Pennsylvania Constable Bond

A Pennsylvania constable bond is a surety bond required for elected or appointed constables in Pennsylvania. It protects the Commonwealth, the courts, and the public if a constable fails to faithfully perform the duties of office or account for funds.

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Pennsylvania Tag Agent Bond

A Pennsylvania tag agent bond is a surety bond required for certain motor vehicle tag agents and registration service providers in Pennsylvania. It protects the Commonwealth and the public if the agent fails to account for funds or comply with PennDOT requirements.

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Pennsylvania constable and tag agent bonds have separate application processes. Open the individual bond page for the correct online application link and filing instructions.

How online bond applications work

  1. Find the bond type. Use the list above or the search bar in your browser to locate the license, permit, fiduciary, fidelity, public official, or Pennsylvania bond you need.
  2. Confirm the amount and obligee. The requiring agency, court, contract, or client sets the bond amount and the legal name of the obligee. Have those details ready before you apply.
  3. Open the CNA Surety application. The link on each bond page includes our app code and agency code so the application is routed to M. BURR KEIM AGENCY.
  4. Complete the application and pay the premium. If the bond is eligible for instant issue, the application shows the premium and lets you finish online. Otherwise, the surety reviews the application and may request additional information.
  5. File the issued bond. Provide the bond to the agency, court, client, or government entity that requires it, and keep a copy for your records.

Bond amount vs. premium

The bond amount

The bond amount is the maximum the surety could pay under the bond. It is set by the requiring agency, court, contract, or client, not by the applicant. A $25,000 bond does not cost $25,000.

The premium

The premium is what you pay the surety for issuing the bond. It is based on the bond amount, the bond type, the obligee, the term, and your credit and financial information. The online application shows the premium before you bind coverage.

Bond questions

A surety bond is a three-party agreement between the surety company, the person or business that must provide the bond (the principal), and the party requiring the bond (the obligee). The surety guarantees that the principal will perform a specific obligation. If the principal fails, the surety may pay a covered claim up to the bond amount, and the principal is generally responsible for reimbursing the surety.

Choose the bond type from the list on this page and open its detail page. Then click the CNA Surety online application link. The link includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so the application is routed to our agency. Complete the application, pay the premium online if the bond is eligible for instant issue, and file the issued bond with the agency, court, or client that requires it.

The premium is a separate charge from the bond amount. It depends on the bond type, the required bond amount, the obligee, the term, and the applicant’s credit and financial information. Many license, permit, fiduciary, fidelity, and public official bonds are inexpensive relative to the bond amount. The online application shows the premium before you bind coverage.

Instant issue means the surety can approve and issue the bond immediately after you complete the online application and pay the premium, without a separate underwriting review. Instant issue is available for many bonds within specified limits and with acceptable credit. If the bond falls outside those guidelines, the application goes to underwriting review.

The required amount is set by the agency, court, licensing authority, contract, or client that requires the bond. It is not something the applicant chooses. Confirm the exact amount and the legal name of the obligee before applying, and use those details in the online application.

Many applicants can still be approved with less-than-perfect credit, but the premium may be higher or the application may need underwriting review. Instant issue is generally available with acceptable credit within the program limits. Apply online and the surety will show the available options.

No. Most are surety bonds, including license, permit, fiduciary, public official, constable, and tag agent bonds. Fidelity bonds and signing agent coverage are insurance products, not surety bonds. Each detail page identifies the product and the carrier that issues it.

No. A surety bond is a guarantee that a specific obligation will be performed, and the principal is generally responsible for reimbursing the surety for covered claims. Insurance transfers risk to the insurer and generally does not require reimbursement from the insured. Some businesses need both a bond and insurance.

Important note

Bond requirements, forms, amounts, premiums, and filing procedures are set by the requiring agency, court, licensing authority, contract, or carrier and can change. The information on this page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the current requirement with the requiring party or your attorney before applying. M. BURR KEIM AGENCY is an insurance and surety bond agency; the bond or policy is issued by the carrier named on the document. For help with an existing bond, a claim, or a bond type not listed here, contact our office.