Surety Bonds in Kansas
3 bond types covered for Kansas with statute-cited requirements, bond amounts, and filing process. Pages are sourced from official KS government documents and updated as laws change.
Contractor License Bond (Local)
No state bond required
Kansas does not impose a statewide general contractor license or bond. Bond amounts (when required) are set by individual cities and counties and vary by jurisdiction and license class.
Statute: No general state contractor licensing statute. See K.S.A. Chapter 12 (cities/counties) for home-rule authority delegating licensing to municipalities; trade-specific statutes apply to water-well, plumbing, electrical, etc.
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Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
$30,000 to $50,000
$50,000 corporate surety bond for new and used vehicle dealers under K.S.A. 8-2404. The Director of Vehicles may require bonds between $5,000 and $20,000 for other applicant categories when financial responsibility is questioned. Some lower-volume dealer categories historically required $30,000.
Statute: K.S.A. 8-2404
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Notary Public Bond
$7,500
$7,500 surety bond required for all Kansas notaries public under K.S.A. 53-102.
Statute: K.S.A. 53-102 (Kansas Notary Public Act)
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