North Dakota Roving Grain Buyer Bond
Overview
Roving grain buyers in North Dakota operate outside the walls of a fixed elevator or grain facility — they travel to purchase grain directly from farmers, and the state requires them to be bonded before they can legally do so. This bond protects North Dakota grain sellers from financial loss if a roving buyer fails to pay for purchased grain. It is a condition of licensure issued by the North Dakota Public Service Commission, which regulates grain dealers and buyers operating in the state. If you've been told you need this bond to get or renew your roving grain buyer license, this is the bond you're looking for.
Who Needs This Bond?
Independent grain merchandisers who travel to farms and country locations to buy grain directly from producers need this bond. It also applies to grain trading operations that do not operate a fixed grain warehouse or licensed elevator but still conduct purchase transactions across North Dakota. Any individual or business applying for a roving grain buyer license through the North Dakota Public Service Commission is required to carry this bond before approval is granted.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect North Dakota grain producers who sell their crops to a roving buyer and have no fixed business location they can hold accountable. If the roving buyer fails to pay for purchased grain, files for bankruptcy, or otherwise defaults, a claim can be made against this bond to recover losses. It is a financial guarantee to the state and to sellers that the licensed buyer will fulfill payment obligations. The bond holds the principal — the roving grain buyer — accountable for honest dealing in every transaction.
When is it Required?
Before the North Dakota Public Service Commission issues a roving grain buyer license, the applicant must secure and file this bond. The bond is not optional — it is a hard prerequisite to licensure approval. If you are in the middle of a license application and the Commission has asked you to provide proof of a surety bond, that is the step where this document is required. Attempting to operate as a roving grain buyer without this bond in place puts your license and your business at risk.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide North Dakota requirement and covers roving grain buying activity conducted anywhere within the state. It is not a local or county-level obligation — it flows from the North Dakota Public Service Commission's authority over grain dealers and buyers. Whether you're purchasing grain in the Red River Valley, the Missouri Coteau, or anywhere else in North Dakota, this bond must be in force.
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 with your business details and license information, then submit — the process is fast and fully online. You will receive your bond documents without waiting on an agent callback or phone approval.
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