Massachusetts — Theatrical Booking Agent Bond
Massachusetts requires a $1,000 Commonwealth bond for its theatrical booking-agent license. Use the agent, personal-agent and manager form in the current OPSI application packet.
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- Recorded state
- Massachusetts
- Bond type
- Booking / Ticket Agent Bond
- Category
- Entertainment, sports & recreation
What this bond does
The packet's bond conditions the principal's, agents', assistants' and employees' conduct on compliance with Chapter 140, Sections 180A–180G and other applicable Commonwealth laws. It supports the licensed business of arranging theatrical engagements; it does not create the license.
- Who needs it
- The applicant representing performers seeking theatrical engagements, with the individual and business names shown in the license application. This is different from reselling admission tickets, operating a venue or insuring an individual performance.
- Who it protects
- The bond is to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its recovery clause lets a person whose money was withheld beyond the amount permitted by their agreement seek recovery in the State Treasurer's name for their own benefit, up to $1,000 and without expense to the Commonwealth. It is not general accident insurance for performers.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Massachusetts: Theatrical Booking Agent FAQs (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
- Massachusetts: apply for a theatrical booking-agency license (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
- Massachusetts: theatrical booking-agency application and bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
Have these ready
- Match the agent's individual and business names to the OPSI application.
- Obtain the current theatrical booking-agent, personal-agent and manager packet.
- Confirm the $1,000 Commonwealth bond and required execution and dates.
- Prepare the current initial or renewal documents, including CORI consent.
- Follow current publication, filing and licensing-decision instructions separately.
Questions about this bond
Does this cover ticket resale?
The named form concerns the theatrical-agent license and performer engagements. A ticket-reseller request is a different role and must be matched separately.
Who brings the described excess-withholding claim?
The form allows the affected person to act in the State Treasurer's name for their own recovery, up to $1,000, without expense to the Commonwealth. Follow the actual instrument and applicable procedure.
Does purchasing the bond complete my license application?
No. OPSI requires the appropriate application materials and licensing process as well as the security. Use the current renewal packet rather than assuming that buying another bond completes renewal.