Washington Resold Interstate Interexchange Telecommunications Service Bond
Overview
Washington State requires companies that resell interstate interexchange telecommunications services to carry a specific surety bond before operating legally. This bond gives the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission a financial guarantee that your business will comply with state regulations governing resold long-distance and interexchange service. If your company fails to meet its obligations, the bond stands behind any valid claims filed against you. Carriers and regulators both expect this bond to be in place before you move customers onto your network.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've applied to resell interstate interexchange telecommunications services in Washington and the UTC has told you a surety bond is required. This bond is specifically for companies — not individual consumers — that purchase wholesale long-distance or interexchange capacity and resell it to end users under their own name or brand. If you are registering as a reseller of interexchange services with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, this is the bond you need. It is not for facilities-based carriers or intrastate-only providers.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects customers and the state of Washington against losses caused by a reseller's failure to comply with the regulatory obligations attached to an interexchange telecommunications license. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is the obligee — the party protected by the bond — and your company is the principal bound by its terms. If your business collects charges, fails to provide service, or violates conditions of your registration, the bond creates a mechanism for harmed parties to seek recovery. It is a compliance and financial responsibility tool, not a liability insurance policy.
When is it Required?
Before your registration as a Washington resold interstate interexchange telecommunications service provider can be approved, this bond must already be secured and documented. The UTC will not issue your operating authority without proof that the bond is in force. Attempting to sell or market resold interexchange services in Washington before satisfying this requirement puts your registration — and your revenue — at risk. Get the bond first, then submit it as part of your licensing package.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Washington requirement and applies to any company seeking to resell interstate interexchange telecommunications services to customers anywhere in the state. It is not a local county or city permit bond — the authority is the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, which has jurisdiction over all telecommunications service providers operating within Washington. Your bond must remain active for as long as you hold your registration with the UTC.
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 information, submit it, and your bond documents are processed quickly — no waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you receive your bond documentation digitally so you can submit it directly to the Washington UTC as part of your registration.
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