West Virginia — Wage And Fringe Benefits (Sole Proprietor/Partnership) Bond
Sole proprietor or partnership asked for West Virginia wage security? Bring your legal business form and Division of Labor request to Purchase Now.
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- Recorded state
- West Virginia
- Bond type
- Wage & Fringe Benefits Bond
- Category
- Employment, wages & benefits
What this bond does
For employers subject to §21-5-14, the security guarantees employee wages and fringe benefits when due. The official forms index distinguishes sole proprietors/partnerships from corporations, LLCs and LLPs.
- Who needs it
- Employers in the statute's covered construction or mineral activities, subject to applicable exemptions or waivers, using the actual sole-proprietor/partnership form.
- Who it protects
- The statute makes security payable to the State of West Virginia; the published entity form names the West Virginia Division of Labor. Match the current accepted recipient wording rather than substituting a private union fund.
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
- West Virginia Code §21-5-14 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- WV Division of Labor: Wage Bond Forms (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- WV Division of Labor: sole proprietor or partner wage payment surety form (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- Texas Department of Insurance: general surety/project purposes (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Legal entity form and required principal, owner/partner and business-name entries.
- Actual Division of Labor request and applicable coverage/exemption determination.
- Full-capacity gross-payroll information for the statutory security calculation.
- Current accepted instrument, recipient wording, requested sum and dates.
- Complete issued-bond acknowledgment/authorization and delivery instructions.
Questions about this bond
Which payroll information helps establish the security?
For covered employers, §21-5-14 uses four weeks of gross payroll at full capacity plus 15 percent. Bring the actual payroll information and agency request; no specific sum is supplied by this purchase option.
Does Partnership automatically include an LLP on this form?
The official forms index places LLPs in the separate corporation/LLC/LLP category. Match your actual legal business form and current accepted packet.
Does applying complete the four-page form?
No. The published form contains execution, acknowledgment and Employer's Authorization requirements. Use the current accepted version and directions; a provider application is not those completed documents or Attorney General approval.
Where do I begin online?
Use Purchase Now to open Propeller in a new tab with the full employer request. Review the issued form and complete the required execution and agency submission. Applying does not establish acceptance by the Division of Labor.