North Dakota Money Transmitter Bonds
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What Is a North Dakota Money Transmitter Bond?
A North Dakota Money Transmitter Bond acts as a legally binding performance contract ensuring transmitters follow all regulations outlined in the North Dakota Money Transmitters Act.
North Dakota Money Transmitter Bond Cost
Minimum statutory bond amount
Who Needs a North Dakota Money Transmitter Bond?
Any business enterprise that receives money for transmission, sells payment instruments, or operates a money service application in North Dakota requires a bond.
North Dakota Money Transmitter Requirements
The North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions reviews business history, corporate net worth, and your active surety bond profile.
North Dakota Money Transmitter License
Securing your North Dakota bond involves auditing your rolling annual volume, completing credit checks, and issuing via NMLS.
How the Money Transmitter Bond Process Works
Calculate Gross Sales Volume
Audit your total North Dakota remittance totals to confirm your current required statutory bonding bracket.
Submit to Underwriting Portal
Provide recent financial statements to verify net worth requirements match the desired bond limit.
Authorize the NMLS Filing
Approve the electronic transfer of the completed bond document directly to North Dakota regulators via NMLS.
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Top Money Transmitter Bond Questions Answered
Our most common questions answered efficiently.
How does my volume affect the North Dakota bond size?
The bond starts at a minimum of $100,000 and increases proportionally based on your total gross volume, topping out at a maximum of $500,000.
What happens if my corporate credit is weak?
You can still obtain the bond, but underwriters may adjust the premium upward or require a review of audited corporate balance sheets.
Can I consolidate my North Dakota bond with other states?
While you can use one surety company for all states, you must file a distinct, separate bond for North Dakota's specific regulatory agency.
How long does a North Dakota money transmitter bond remain active?
The bond runs continuously alongside your license but must be renewed annually with your surety provider to avoid cancellation tags.
What is the penalty for operating without this bond in North Dakota?
Operating without a bond violates state financial laws, leading to immediate license suspension, administrative fines, and cease-and-desist orders.
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