Florida Talent Agency Bond Overview
- Purpose: To ensure talent agencies uphold state laws and regulations
- Who Needs It: All talent agency owners in Florida
- Regulating Body: The Florida DBPR, Division of Professions: Talent Agencies
- Bond Amount: $5,000
- Premium Price: $100
What Is a Florida Talent Agency Bond?
Florida talent agency bonds ensure that talent agencies comply with all industry laws and regulations. This protects clients and the state if an agency acts fraudulently or unlawfully.
How Much Does a Talent Agency Bond Cost?
Florida talent agency bonds cost $100 for a full two-year term. These bonds expire on May 31 of even years, so your initial term may be shorter and your cost will be prorated. Buy online in minutes.
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How Does a Florida Talent Agency Bond Work?
Talent agency surety bonds create a legal contract between three parties.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1) Principal | The bonded talent agency |
| 2) Obligee | The Florida DBPR Division of Professions: Talent Agencies |
| 3) Surety | The issuing surety provider |
The bond protects harmed parties from financial loss up to the full bond amount. As the bond principal, the agency is responsible for reimbursing the surety for damages paid out.
How Do I Get a Talent Agency Bond?
You can buy your Florida talent agency bond online in minutes:
- Enter your personal information
- Enter your business information
- Complete the secure online checkout
Within minutes, you’ll receive an email with the official bond document. Remember to file this with the DBPR as instructed.
How Do I Renew My Bond?
These bonds expire on May 31 of even-numbered years. We’ll send you helpful renewal reminders before the expiration date.
If you need bond coverage for another Florida talent agency license term, you’ll need to purchase and file a new bond form. We’ll help you get the updated bond created during the renewal period.
The surety can cancel the bond at any time by giving 30-days’ written notice to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
How Do I Update My Bond Information?
If information on your current bond form needs to change, contact your surety provider. We’ll issue a bond rider form if possible. This is a document that amends an existing bond, without the need to cancel and buy a new one.
How to Get a Talent Agency License in Florida
To apply to become a licensed talent agency in Florida, submit the following materials:
- Initial Application for Licensure form (TA-4801)
- $5,000 surety bond
- Payment for application/licensing fee
- 5 moral character affidavits
- An itemized schedule of maximum fees, charges and commissions
- Electronic fingerprints/criminal background checks for each owner and operator of the agency
- Notarized statement proving that the operator has at least one year of employment history
You can apply online or by mail with a paper application.
