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The California Farm Labor Contractor Bond is required by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.

It is just one of the requirements to obtain a license. We suggest that you fulfill the other requirements prior to obtaining the surety bond. The requirements include passing an exam and education requirements among other things.

The bonds guarantee payment of all sums due to farm laborers. The bond also guarantees farm labor contractors comply with the with labor code. Payment of all damages to any person for failure to comply is guaranteed by the bond. A farm labor contractor in California is defined as:

• Any person or legal entity that employs people to perform work connected to the production of farm products for a fee.
• Or, any person or legal entity that recruits, supplies, or hires workers on behalf of someone engaged in farming for a fee.
• Or any person or entity that provides board, lodging, or transportation for those workers.

What size bond do I need?

The California Farm Labor Contractor Bond amount varies depending on payroll. For new contractors, the bond amount is $25,000. For renewal contractors, the $25,000 bond is acceptable if the annual payroll is $500,000 or less. If the payroll is $500,001 to $2mm, A $50,000 bond is required. With payroll in excess of $2mm, a $75,000 bond is required.

Surety1 offers an easy to use online application and has great rates for this bond, even for those with challenged credit. Fast service.

To see the checklist to become a farm labor contractor, click here.

How do I get a California Farm Labor Contractor  Bond?

Surety1.com makes it easy to obtain this surety bond. Our simple , three step process is:

1. Complete the easy to navigate and secure online application. ¹
2. Review the free, no obligation quote from one of Surety1’s professional surety bond agents, usually within one business day.
3. Sign some paperwork and pay the bond premium

Once these steps have been completed, the California Farm Labor Contractor Bond will be delivered to you via USPS priority mail (overnight shipping is available).

Surety1.com is a service of AssuredPartners one of the largest and fastest growing insurance agencies in the nation. Representing over a dozen surety bond companies, Surety1.com is the premier online provider of surety bonds nationwide since 2003. The company maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau .