State-by-state licensing requirements, initial fees, and bond amounts sourced from official state licensing boards.
Data last verified: 2025–2026. Always confirm with the issuing authority before filing.
| State | License Required | Initial Fee | Bond Required | Last Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Required | $150 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Alaska | Required | $200 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Arizona | Required | $210 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Arkansas | Required | $100 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| California | Required | $450 | $15,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Colorado | Required | $75 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Connecticut | Required | $180 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Delaware | Required | $100 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Florida | Required | $249 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Georgia | Required | $200 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Hawaii | Required | $270 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Idaho | Required | $100 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Illinois | Required | $100 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Indiana | Required | $75 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Iowa | Required | $50 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Kansas | Not required | Varies | Varies by jurisdiction | 2025-01-01 |
| Kentucky | Required | $150 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Louisiana | Required | $200 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Maine | Required | $120 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Maryland | Required | $250 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Massachusetts | Required | $150 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Michigan | Required | $135 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Minnesota | Required | $120 | $25,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Mississippi | Required | $150 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Missouri | Not required | Varies | Varies by jurisdiction | 2025-01-01 |
| Montana | Required | $110 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Nebraska | Required | $50 | $1,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Nevada | Required | $400 | $50,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| New Hampshire | Required | $110 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| New Jersey | Required | $110 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| New Mexico | Required | $75 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| New York | Not required | Varies | Varies by jurisdiction | 2025-01-01 |
| North Carolina | Required | $75 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| North Dakota | Required | $100 | $1,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Ohio | Required | $75 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Oklahoma | Required | $100 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Oregon | Required | $325 | $20,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Pennsylvania | Not required | Varies | Varies by jurisdiction | 2025-01-01 |
| Rhode Island | Required | $155 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| South Carolina | Required | $150 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| South Dakota | Required | $50 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Tennessee | Required | $250 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Texas | Required | $125 | $25,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Utah | Required | $189 | $15,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Vermont | Required | $100 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Virginia | Required | $200 | $50,000 surety bond (Class A) | 2025-01-01 |
| Washington | Required | $153 | $6,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| West Virginia | Required | $250 | $10,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Wisconsin | Required | $131 | $5,000 surety bond | 2025-01-01 |
| Wyoming | Not required | Varies | Varies by jurisdiction | 2025-01-01 |
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