District of Columbia Charitable Game Bond
Overview
Running a charitable game in Washington, DC requires more than good intentions — it requires proof that you'll operate honestly and pay out correctly. A District of Columbia Charitable Game Bond is your official financial guarantee to the DC government that your game will be conducted lawfully and that proceeds will be handled as promised. Organizations applying for a charitable gaming license in DC must post this bond before they can legally conduct bingo, raffles, or similar fundraising games. Without it, your application goes nowhere.
Who Needs This Bond?
Nonprofits, churches, and civic organizations applying for a DC charitable gaming license are the primary buyers of this bond. Any DC-based group that wants to legally run bingo nights, pull-tab games, or raffle events for fundraising purposes will need it. If your organization has been told by the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming — or its charitable games division — that a surety bond is a condition of your license application, this is exactly the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect the public and the District of Columbia from mishandled charitable game proceeds. It guarantees that your organization will follow DC's charitable gaming rules and that net proceeds will actually reach the charitable purpose your license declares. If your organization violates those rules or fails to distribute funds properly, a claim can be filed against the bond. The bond holds you financially accountable before anything goes wrong.
When is it Required?
Before DC issues your charitable gaming license, the bond must already be in place. The application process triggers this requirement — you cannot receive approval to conduct charitable games without first submitting proof of a valid surety bond. Timing matters: get your bond secured before you submit your licensing paperwork so there's no delay in your approval.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a District of Columbia requirement and applies only to organizations seeking to conduct charitable games within DC's jurisdiction. It is not a federal bond and does not satisfy licensing requirements in Maryland, Virginia, or any other neighboring jurisdiction. If your organization plans to run charitable gaming activities inside DC's borders, this is the bond that applies.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application, submit it, and your bond documents are processed without waiting on an agent callback. Once approved, you'll receive your bond documents ready to file with your DC charitable gaming license application.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency, which means you're working with a real, experienced surety operation — not just a website. Our nationwide catalog includes DC-specific bonds like this one, built for fast online purchase with no back-and-forth. When your licensing clock is ticking, you need a bond now, and Bond Titan delivers.