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California DFPI

California Debt Collector Bond

California licenses debt collectors, and the license requires a $25,000 surety bond filed with the DFPI. We place them for new and renewing licensees.

Key facts
Bond amount
$25,000
Authority
California DFPI
Statute
Debt Collection Licensing Act

The premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by underwriting. The figures above are the bond amounts, not what you pay.

Illustration for the California Debt Collector Bond

What it is

Under California's Debt Collection Licensing Act, debt collectors must be licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and file a $25,000 surety bond protecting consumers.

Who needs it

  • Debt collectors and collection agencies licensing with the DFPI
  • Licensees renewing under the Debt Collection Licensing Act

Bond amounts and requirements are general guidance and can change. Confirm the current requirement with the listed agency before you file. We will quote your exact bond.

Tough credit or a prior claim? It's welcome here. See how we place hard-to-place surety bonds, or get a quote and we'll place your exact bond.

Questions

Debt Collector Bond FAQs

Is this the same as an old collection agency bond?
California now licenses debt collectors through the DFPI under the Debt Collection Licensing Act, with a $25,000 bond. We place the current bond for new and renewing licensees.

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