Connecticut Money Transmission Licensee - NMLS Bond
Overview
Connecticut money transmitters operating under an NMLS license must carry a surety bond as a condition of state approval. This bond guarantees that your business will comply with Connecticut's money transmission laws and that consumers are protected if your business fails to meet its obligations. It is a regulatory requirement — not optional, and not interchangeable with insurance. Securing this bond puts you in a compliant position to transmit money legally throughout Connecticut.
Who Needs This Bond?
You run a business that sends, receives, or facilitates the transfer of money on behalf of customers in Connecticut. If you are applying for or renewing a Money Transmission License through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS), this bond is a mandatory part of your application package. It applies to businesses offering wire transfers, payment processing, currency exchange, or similar financial transmission services. Without this bond on file, your Connecticut license cannot be issued or maintained.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Connecticut consumers and the state in the event your business fails to transmit funds as promised, misappropriates customer money, or otherwise violates the conditions of your money transmission license. It is a financial guarantee to the state — not coverage for your own losses. If a valid claim is filed, the surety pays harmed parties up to the bond limit, and your business is then obligated to reimburse the surety. The bond holds your business accountable to the standards Connecticut requires of licensed money transmitters.
When is it Required?
Before your Connecticut Money Transmission License is approved through NMLS, this bond must already be in place and submitted as part of your application. Renewals follow the same rule — the bond must be active and on file before your license continues in force. Any lapse in bond coverage creates a gap in your license status. Do not wait until your application is otherwise complete to address the bond requirement.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Connecticut requirement, administered through the NMLS licensing process. It covers your money transmission activity anywhere within Connecticut where your license is operative. No local or county-level bond is required separately — this single bond satisfies the state-level obligation for your Connecticut NMLS license.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete your application, and your bond documents are delivered digitally so you can upload them directly to your NMLS file. The process is straightforward and does not require waiting on an agent callback.
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