The California Secretary of State oversees all federal and state elections. They maintain the database of registered voters and campaign and lobbyist financial information. They report annually to the federal Election Assistance Commission.
Although they do not directly issue any licenses or permits, and they cannot directly advise if your business must have a specific bond, the bonds must be filed with the California Secretary of State. For bonds such as the Job Listing Services surety bond, which requires a bond for every new location the business is operating, other businesses only require one bond to cover any and all locations.
Common surety bonds that are filed with the California Secretary of State include:
California Dance Studio Surety Bond
The California Dance Studio Bond is required for all businesses that have an active roster of dance classes and training within their facilities. The bond exists to help protect clients from malpractice and deceit, and the studio will follow all laws and regulations required by the studio. The amount of the bond must be a minimum of $25,000 or at least 25% of the studio’s gross income.
California Employment Agency Surety Bond
All Employment Agencies that are currently in business must have a California Employment Agency Surety Bond. This bond is to protect the public from fraud and deceit. It also assures the general public that the business will follow all laws and regulations dictated by the state of California. The minimum bond amount is set at $3,000.
California Employment Counseling Surety Bond
Every employment Counseling Service must have a California Employment Counseling Surety Bond to do business. This bond is financial protection in the event that the company fails to pay its employees and or subsidiaries. The minimum requirement for the bond amount is $10,000.
California Foreclosure Consultant Surety Bond
Registered Consultants in the state of California must all have a California Foreclosure Consultant Surety Bond. These consultants provide services such as stopping or postponing a foreclosure sale; assisting with reinstatements; property loan assistance; avoiding credit impairments; and more. The bond that the Foreclosure Consultant holds must be for a minimum amount of $100,000. The Foreclosure Consultant Surety Bond exists to protect the consultant’s clients from scams and deceptive business practices.
California Health Studio Bond
All health studios in the state of California must have a California Health Studio Bond to help protect the general public from fraud and deceit. The amount of the bond varies depending on the size of the health studio that is requesting a bond. If there is more than one location, the health studio must hold a bond for each operating location.
California Job Listing Service Bond
Every company that lists job services must hold a California Job Listing Service Bond. The bond helps protect the public from any deceit, misrepresentation, unlawful omissions, or failures to provide services as outlined by the profession. The bound amount needs to be at least $10,000.
California Auction Company Bond
There are no license requirements to become an Auction Company but every auction company must have a California Auction Company Surety Bond for at least the amount of $20,000. The bond protects against any fraudulent activity, dishonesty, misstatements, misrepresentation, or unlawful acts by the auction company.
California Credit Services Organization Surety Bond
Credit services, or more commonly known as credit repair services, must all have a California Credit Services Organization Surety Bond to do business. The bond amount must be for a minimum of $100,000 and ensures that the company will pay for any and all damages that may be incurred from any misgivings or unlawful acts. The bond protects their clients in any of these events.
California Immigration Consultant Bond
An Immigration Consultant does not offer legal advice. Instead, they translate their client’s answers to state and federal forms. In order to do business, all Immigration Conusltants must hold a California Immigration Consultant Surety Bond. These bonds are set at the amount of $100,000 and help protect the client in the event of any damage caused by unlawful acts or omissions by the consultant.
California Nurses Registry Surety Bond
A Nurses Registry obtains and files commitments for nursing services. All businesses that engage in this practice must hold a California Nurses Registry Surety Bond for a minimum amount of $3,000. This bond ensures that the bond holder will follow all laws and regulations and pay all debts to individuals and or groups. A surety bond also protects in cases of fraud, dishonesty, misrepresentation, deceit, and other unlawful acts or omissions.
California Auctioneer Surety Bond
All professionals and operating auction companies must have a California Auctioneer Surety Bond for a minimum amount of $20,000. This bond helps protect the general public in the event of any unethical business practices and holds the bond holder responsible for all laws and regulations stated in the business license.