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North Carolina — Collection Agency DOMESTIC Replacement - MAIL Bond

Replacing a North Carolina domestic collection agency's client-funds bond requires the permit holder's current amount and DOI acceptance of the replacement. Coordinate the effective dates and obtain the Commissioner's written release of the old surety. Buying this MAIL option alone does not complete that transition.

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Recorded state
North Carolina
Bond type
Collection Agency Bond
Category
Financial services

What this bond does

The domestic bond under section 58-70-20(a) protects clients against losses from money the agency fails to account for. It remains continuous during the permit period and in effect until all collected money has been accounted for.

Who needs it
Collection agencies replacing domestic permit security with the North Carolina Department of Insurance. DOI defines domestic status by incorporation in North Carolina, not simply by the office mailing address. Match the permit holder and client-funds request rather than choosing a foreign or alien expense bond.
Who it protects
The principal and surety are jointly and severally liable to the State for the benefit of the people, firms and corporations whose accounts the agency collects. The accepted domestic model covers client losses from unaccounted money, subject to the applicable aggregate bond limit. It does not guarantee that every debt placed for collection will be recovered.

Your bond option

This is the option on record for this bond.

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.

Details

For an initial permit, section 58-70-20(a) sets $10,000. For a renewal, it uses one-sixth of collections paid directly to the agency during the preceding calendar year after subtracting commissions earned on those collections, with a $10,000 minimum and $30,000 maximum. A replacement should match the amount currently required for the permit, not automatically the initial amount.

The official domestic model allows release of the existing surety when the principal provides replacement security acceptable to the Commissioner and the Commissioner notifies that surety of release in writing. Keep that acceptance separate from the provider's issuance confirmation. Existing obligations from the covered permit period survive permit suspension or revocation.

The model's nonrenewal procedure requires the surety to give the principal and Commissioner written notice at least 30 days before the permit period ends. It is not a general 30-day cancellation promise. The bond remains continuous until the collected client money has been accounted for, and changes to its terms require the Commissioner's written approval.

Use the exact permit-holder name, address, FEIN and requested dates with authorized signatures and seals and the surety notarial acknowledgment. DOI's renewal checklist calls for the domestic CA-D1 and calculation worksheet, and a Power of Attorney with a new bond or continuation. It says the expiration date should not precede June 30.

Purchase Now opens Propeller's domestic replacement MAIL application in a new tab. Confirm how the provider supplies the issued document, then use DOI's bond-only filing route rather than the payment lockbox. The current renewal checklist accepts emailed copies or attachment to the renewal application. Match the route to your replacement request and obtain acceptance before treating the old surety as released.

Sources

Have these ready

  1. Bring the domestic permit holder's legal name, FEIN, address, permit number and existing bond.
  2. Have DOI's replacement request, effective dates and current required amount; bring the renewal calculation worksheet if applicable.
  3. Arrange the accepted form's signatures, seals, surety acknowledgment and Power of Attorney attachment.
  4. Confirm MAIL fulfillment, DOI's filing route and the written acceptance/release needed to complete the replacement.

Questions about this bond

Must every replacement be $10,000?

No. That is the initial amount. Renewal security uses the statutory calculation, with a $10,000 minimum and $30,000 maximum. Confirm the current permit amount and calculation before ordering the replacement.

Does DOMESTIC mean the office is in North Carolina?

DOI defines domestic domicile by incorporation in North Carolina. Check the permit holder's classification rather than relying only on its street or mailing address.

Does the MAIL label prevent electronic filing?

The label identifies this purchase option. DOI's current renewal checklist accepts electronic copies by email or attachment to the renewal application. Confirm provider fulfillment and the route for your replacement; filing and written release of the previous surety are separate from checkout.

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