Idaho Collection Agency or Credit Services Bond

How much does a collection agency or credit service organization surety bond cost in Idaho?

A $15,000 collection agency or credit service organization surety bond is subject to underwriting, so your credit or financial history determines the cost of the bond. Highly qualified applicants may be approved for as little as $100 per year.

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Bond Type	Bond Amount	Cost*
$15,000 Collection Agency or Credit Services Bond	$15,000	Starts at 100	Apply Now

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What is an Idaho collection agency or credit service organization bond?

Surety bonds protect the obligee (Department of Finance) and consumers from any negligent actions caused by the principal (collection agency or credit service organization). The bond is required to ensure financial reimbursement is available if the principal or any of its representatives fails to perform its contractual obligations. Examples include the following:

failure to account for the proceeds of any collection made or money received for payment or prorating to creditors
payment over the proceeds of any collection made or money received for payment or prorating to creditors
failure to return any sum received to a debtor that was not applied to their debts

Idaho collection agency and credit service oganization bonds for permittee are continuous until canceled. If the surety has reason to cancel this bond, it must provide 30 days of prior written notice to the Director of the Idaho Department of Finance and to the collection agency.

How to get an Idaho credit service organization or collection agency license

If you are interested in becoming a licensed collection agency, debt/credit counselor, debt buyer, credit repair organization or loan modification company, follow the application process below to obtain an Idaho license.

Complete the Application for Licensure form CA1
- Indicate type of business: collection agency, debt buyer, debt settlement, debt/credit counselor, or credit repair
- Include basic information about the business and the applicant
- Include contact information of specific employees
- Indicate and elaborate on all types of collection business to be performed
- Application must be completely filled in order to be processed
Include original copy of your $15,000 surety bond or $15,000 certificate of deposit
Include the application fee of $150 and the $20 per Agent/RPIC fee(s)
- The fees must be on ONE check made payable to the Idaho Department of Finance

Application packages must be delivered to the Consumer Finance Bureau by mail or in-person.

By Mail:

Consumer Finance Bureau
P.O. Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0031

In Person:

Consumer Finance Bureau
800 Park Blvd, Suite 200
Boise, ID 83712

All approved licenses will be displayed on the Department of Finance website.

If you’re ready to take the first step toward becoming licensed by getting bonded, submit an online application today. Or, you can give us a call at 1 (800) 308-4358, and one of our experts will contact you right away to walk you through our easy bonding process.

Collection Agency Bonds Nationwide

Many collection agencies operate in multiple states, meaning they may be required to have multiple surety bonds. Get more information about other states’ collection agency bond requirements by selecting a state on the map below.

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Additional Resources

Idaho Department of Finance Collection Agency Applications And Forms

Idaho Department of Finance

State of Idaho Legislature Idaho Statutes Title 26 Banks and Banking Chapter 22 Collection Agencies