Maryland Institution of Postsecondary Education Bond
Overview
Get bonded and licensed to operate a postsecondary institution in Maryland. This surety bond is a required credential for private and career schools seeking state authorization to enroll students. It protects students and the state if your institution fails to deliver on its educational promises. Have this bond in hand before you open your doors.
Who Needs This Bond?
Private postsecondary school operators and career education providers must carry this bond to do business in Maryland. If you are launching a vocational school, trade school, or any institution offering postsecondary coursework outside the traditional public university system, this bond applies to you. It is required regardless of whether your programs are classroom-based, online, or a hybrid format offered to Maryland students.
What is this Bond For?
Maryland requires this bond to protect students who pay tuition and fees to enroll in your programs. If your institution closes unexpectedly, misrepresents its offerings, or fails to fulfill its obligations, the bond gives students and the state a financial remedy. It is not liability insurance — it is a compliance guarantee that backs your school's commitment to students. The bond holds your institution accountable to Maryland's standards for postsecondary education.
When is it Required?
Applying for state authorization to operate a postsecondary institution in Maryland is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. You cannot receive or renew your institution's approval to operate without this bond on file. If you are adding new locations or expanding programs that require fresh authorization, the bond requirement applies again. Do not wait until the last minute — bond issuance must happen before your application is complete.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Maryland requirement. It applies to any institution offering postsecondary education to Maryland residents, including those operating physical campuses or delivering courses to Maryland-based students online. There is no local exemption — the obligation runs through state-level authorization.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application, get your bond issued, and receive your documents — all without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you will have everything you need to submit with your Maryland postsecondary institution authorization application.
Why Bond Titan?
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