Surety Bonds in Louisiana
3 bond types covered for Louisiana with statute-cited requirements, bond amounts, and filing process. Pages are sourced from official LA government documents and updated as laws change.
Contractor License Bond
No state bond required
Louisiana does not require a surety bond for general commercial or residential contractor licenses; the LSLBC requires a financial statement demonstrating net worth instead.
Statute: La. R.S. 37:2150 et seq.
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Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
$20,000 to $50,000
$20,000 for new motor vehicle / recreational products dealers licensed by the LMVC under La. R.S. 32:1254(E)(10)(a); $50,000 for used motor vehicle dealers licensed by the LUMVC.
Statute: La. R.S. 32:1254 (LMVC); La. R.S. 32:783 et seq. (LUMVC)
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Notary Public Bond
$50,000
$50,000 bond or personal surety required for all filings on or after February 1, 2026 (HB 259); prior $10,000 amount and E&O option no longer accepted.
Statute: La. R.S. 35:71; HB 259 (2024)
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