| Getting a licensed talent agency bond is | | | | bonding companies. But perhaps the easiest |
| recommended for those who want protection | | | | method with the widest selection is searching for |
| against fraud and misrepresentation. There are | | | | one online. |
| several aspects within a talent agency bond that | | | | 4. Is there an up-front fee to worry about? |
| can become complicated, which is why it is vital | | | | There is a code that prohibits from any up-front |
| that you take the time to research the topic | | | | fee being issued in means of a talent agency s |
| in-depth. But to start, here are 5 frequently | | | | registration or representation. You are not |
| asked questions in regards to talent agency | | | | required to spend any money in order for a talent |
| bonds. | | | | agency to register you, but the talent agency can |
| 1. How long is a certificate of registration good | | | | offer products for sale if you would like to |
| for? As soon as you are issued a certificate of | | | | purchase them. |
| registration, it will last you one year from that | | | | 5. What is the purpose of a talent agency surety |
| date. Prior to the one year, you will receive a | | | | bond? A talent agency surety bond is much like |
| renewal letter that gives you the opportunity to | | | | any other surety bond available. It gives you |
| extend the registration. Once you receive this | | | | protection against any kinds of fraud or |
| letter, it is up to you to respond and renew if | | | | misrepresentation that you may face from a |
| that is the course you would like to take. | | | | talent agency. |
| 2. What do I do if my registration has expired? If | | | | There is a lot that goes into a talent agency |
| your registration has expired and you would like | | | | surety bond. If you are feeling overwhelmed with |
| to get it back, it depends on how long it has been | | | | the research, contacting an insurance agency is |
| expired. Anywhere between 1 and 90 days will | | | | recommended to help smooth over the |
| be a $600 renewal fee. From 91 days to one | | | | process. After all, the bond is supposed to |
| year, the renewal fee is $800. And any time | | | | protect you, not confuse you and take advantage |
| after one year you are required to reapply. | | | | of you. |
| 3. Where can I find a talent agency surety bond? | | | | There is a lot of requirements for both a talent |
| There are several different ways you can go | | | | agent bond and a talent agency bond. If you are |
| about finding a talent agency bond. The first way | | | | feeling overwhelmed with the research, contacting |
| would be to contact your insurance agent, who | | | | an insurance agency is recommended to help |
| will then contact a bonding company. If this | | | | smooth over the process. |
| method fails, you look in the phone book under | | | | |