WI

Surety Bonds in Wisconsin

3 bond types covered for Wisconsin with statute-cited requirements, bond amounts, and filing process. Pages are sourced from official WI government documents and updated as laws change.

Dwelling Contractor Surety Bond

$25,000+

Standard Dwelling Contractor certification requires a surety bond of at least $25,000. Restricted certification allows a smaller bond but caps project size at the bond amount.

Statute: Wis. Stat. § 101.654; Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.31

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Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond

$50,000 to $100,000

$50,000 standard motor vehicle dealer bond; $5,000 for motorcycle-only dealers; WisDOT may require additional bond up to $100,000 if it doubts financial responsibility (Wis. Stat. 218.0114(7)).

Statute: Wis. Stat. 218.0114(7)

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Notary Public Bond

$500

$500 surety bond required for 4-year commissions; no bond required for permanent (Wisconsin attorney) commissions.

Statute: Wis. Stat. ch. 140 (Notarial Acts) and Wis. Admin. Code DFI-Not 1-2

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