License, performance, permit, notary, and 400+ other commercial bond types — backed by A-rated carriers and intended to satisfy Oregon regulatory requirements.
Portland and the broader Multnomah County area have a long-standing and well-established surety bond market — driven by active residential and commercial construction, a steady stream of new and renewing notaries, a large mortgage industry, and ongoing municipal permitting needs. Bond requirements, amounts, and forms vary by the obligee (Oregon CCB, the Oregon Department of Finance, the City of Portland, federal agencies), and pricing is determined by the surety carrier based on credit, experience, and the specific bond form.
For contractors, the most common Portland bond is the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license bond — required for all CCB-licensed contractors in the state. Bond amounts vary by the contractor's license type (residential vs commercial, general vs specialty). For notaries, an Oregon notary bond is required to be commissioned; many Portland notaries also carry notary Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance — also called professional liability insurance — which is generally intended to protect the notary against allegations of error or omission while the bond is generally intended to protect the public.
Mortgage brokers, auto dealers, freight brokers, and many city permit applicants in Portland have additional bond requirements. Most bonds can be quoted and issued online through our partner SuretyBondly; pricing depends on credit and the specific bond form.
Required by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) for all licensed Oregon contractors. Bond amount varies by license type (residential vs commercial, general vs specialty).
State-required surety bond for newly commissioned or renewing Oregon notaries. Generally intended to protect the public from notarial errors.
NMLS-registered mortgage brokers and lenders in Oregon are required to maintain a surety bond.
Required for street cuts, right-of-way, sidewalk, encroachment, and other municipal permits.
Required by the Oregon DMV for new and used vehicle dealer licenses.
Required on Oregon public works projects to guarantee contract performance and payment to subs and suppliers.
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