Collection Agency Bond - Massachusetts

How much does a debt collection bond cost in Massachusetts?

The treasurer and receiver-general of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires debt collection agencies to post $25,000 surety bonds prior to conducting business.

These bonds are subject to underwriting, so the price you’ll pay depends on a review of your personal credit report. Qualified applicants could pay as low as $250 for their bonds. Request your free surety bond quote now!

Bond Type	Bond Amount	Cost by Credit Score*
		680 and up	679 - 600	599 or lower
Collection Agency Bond	$25,000	Starts at $250	$1,000-$2,000	$2,500+	Apply Now

*The bond premium rate quotes provided to you through this website are for pricing comparisons and quotation estimate purposes only. The bond rate quotes provided are based on general assumptions that may or may not be applicable to you and are subject to change at any time. These rate quotes do not constitute an offer of insurance, nor is any contract, agreement, or bond coverage implied, formed or bound by the provision of rate quotes. Bondability, final bond premium rate quotes and an offer of insurance, if any, will be determined by the insurance company providing your bond. You must contact us directly to obtain a quote for binding purposes.

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Why do I need this bond?

Massachusetts collection agency bonds are put in place to ensure that principals (collection agencies) account all funds collected to the person, partnership, association or corporation firm to which the funds are due. Specifically, these bonds ensure that principals comply with all requirements of sections 24 to 28 of Chapter 93 of the General Laws.

If the principal fails to comply with these terms, the bond covers any financial losses that occur as a result of the principal’s actions up to the full bond amount. The principal must reimburse the surety for all damages paid out.

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What’s the fine print?

Collection agency bonds in Massachusetts remain in full force and virtue as long as the principal remains in compliance with the terms of the surety bond contract.

These bonds must be acknowledged by a notary public.

How to become a collection agency in Massachusetts

All applications for company or branch licenses or company registrations of collection agencies in Massachusetts must be filed with the Massachusetts Division of Banks through the Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Paper license/registration applications are no longer accepted. More licensing information can be accessed from the Additional Resources section of this page.

Take the first step toward becoming licensed in Massachusetts by purchasing the collection agency bond you need quickly and easily!

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Additional Resources

Debt Collectors and Loan Servicers

Conduct of the business of debt collectors and loan servicers