Washington Grain Dealer and Warehouseman Bond
Overview
Grain dealers and warehousemen operating in Washington State are required to carry this bond as a condition of licensure through the Washington State Department of Agriculture. It guarantees that you will handle grain and grain storage transactions honestly, pay producers what they are owed, and comply with state agricultural regulations. If you buy, sell, or store grain commercially in Washington, this bond is part of doing business legally.
Who Needs This Bond?
Operators of grain elevators, independent grain buyers who purchase directly from farmers, and commercial grain storage facilities all typically need this bond. If you accept grain for storage or purchase grain from Washington producers and operate at a commercial scale, you fall under state oversight. Any entity applying for a grain dealer or warehouseman license from the Washington State Department of Agriculture must have this bond in place.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Washington grain producers — farmers and growers — who deliver grain to licensed dealers and warehousemen. It ensures they can recover losses if a dealer fails to pay, a warehouseman misappropriates stored grain, or a licensee violates the terms of their license. The Washington State Department of Agriculture is the obligee, and the bond gives the state a financial mechanism to enforce accountability in the grain supply chain.
When is it Required?
Before your grain dealer or warehouseman license is issued or renewed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, you must submit proof of this bond. The bond is requested at the licensing stage — you cannot receive your license without it. If you are expanding operations or changing your bond amount to reflect new storage capacity or transaction volume, an updated bond is required at that time as well.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide requirement in Washington and applies to any grain dealer or warehouseman operating under a Washington State Department of Agriculture license. It is not a local or county-level bond — it covers your licensed activity throughout the state. If you operate multiple facilities or locations in Washington, confirm with the department whether each location requires separate bonding.
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 with your business details, submit, and your bond documentation will be processed. Once issued, you receive your bond documents digitally so you can deliver proof to the Washington State Department of Agriculture right away.
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