Maine Money Transmitter Bond
Overview
Maine consumers who send money across state or national borders deserve protection when they hand their funds to a money transmitter. State regulators require licensed money transmitters to post a Maine Money Transmitter Bond before they can legally move customer funds, issue payment instruments, or sell stored-value products to Maine residents. This bond holds your business financially accountable if you mishandle, misappropriate, or fail to transmit funds as promised. It is a condition of your Maine license, not optional coverage.
Who Needs This Bond?
Money transmitters seeking or holding a Maine license through the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection must carry this bond. That includes businesses that wire funds domestically or internationally, sell money orders or prepaid access products, or operate any payment platform that accepts customer money for transmission. If your business touches consumer funds in Maine in any transmittal capacity, this bond is required before you open for business in the state. Out-of-state companies expanding into Maine are subject to the same obligation.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Maine consumers and the state against financial harm caused by a licensed money transmitter's failure to properly transmit funds, insolvency, or dishonest conduct. If your business collects customer money and does not deliver it as directed, a valid claim can be filed against the bond to recover those losses. The state uses the bond as a financial guarantee that you will operate in compliance with Maine's money transmission laws. It is not an insurance policy for your business — it is a backstop for the people your business serves.
When is it Required?
Licensing is the trigger. The moment you apply for a Maine Money Transmitter license, the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection requires proof that this bond is in place. You cannot receive an approved license without a filed, active bond. Renewals must maintain continuous bond coverage, and any lapse can put your license status at risk. If you are already operating and have not confirmed your bond is current, address it immediately.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Maine requirement and covers money transmission activity conducted within or into the state of Maine. It satisfies the bonding obligation imposed by Maine's money transmission licensing framework administered at the state level. Activity in other states requires separate bonding filed with those states' respective regulators.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application for your Maine Money Transmitter Bond, and your bond documents will be processed and delivered electronically. No agent callback required — the entire process runs online.
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