New Jersey Burglar, Fire and Locksmith Bond
$10,000 Bond – $200 Flat, Expires 1/31/29
General Information
The New Jersey Burglar, Fire and Locksmith Bond — also called the NJ locksmith bond, the New Jersey fire alarm bond, the NJ burglar alarm bond, the NJ alarm contractor bond or the fire alarm burglar alarm and locksmith bond — is a $10,000 surety bond required by State of New Jersey (the form's binding language) — filed with the Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith Advisory Committee for licensing a fire alarm, burglar alarm, or locksmith business with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. In the form's words: the principal shall truly, properly and satisfactorily perform the duties prescribed for alarm contractors and locksmiths under the Act and comply with the statute and all rules and regulations adopted by the Board and the Advisory Committee — with the bond bound unto the State of New Jersey and its municipal successors and assigns. The price is a flat $200 through Triennial — the state's form pre-prints the expiration: every bond runs to January 31, 2029; flat $200 for full or partial term; surety cancellation requires 30 days' written notice, with no application and no credit check, and your bond is prepared and emailed directly to you, typically by the end of the next business day, ready for signature.
| Term | Bond Amount | Premium | Term | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full or Partial Term (through 1/31/2029) | $10,000 | $200 | Triennial — the state's form pre-prints the expiration: every bond runs to January 31, 2029; flat $200 for full or partial term; surety cancellation requires 30 days' written notice | Buy Now |
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Who Needs This Bond?
Businesses installing, servicing, or maintaining fire alarm systems, burglar alarm systems, or providing locksmith services in New Jersey — alarm installers, security system companies, locksmith shops, and combined alarm/locksmith businesses — as a condition of licensure with the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee. One bond covers all three license categories: a business licensed for both alarm work and locksmith work files this single $10,000 bond, not one per category. Electrical contractors license under the same board umbrella but through their own separate requirements.
Who May Not Need This Bond
Not everyone has to post this bond — you may not need it at all. In plain terms:
One bond serves all three trades — fire alarm, burglar alarm, and locksmith — so a business licensed in more than one category doesn't buy multiple bonds. Electrical contractors who don't perform alarm or locksmith work license under the same board umbrella but aren't this bond's buyer; their permit carries its own separate requirements.
A Fixed Expiration Date — Triennial — the state's form pre-prints the expiration: every bond runs to January 31, 2029; flat $200 for full or partial term; surety cancellation requires 30 days' written notice
This bond does not run one year from your purchase date. Every bond expires on the same fixed date — Triennial — the state's form pre-prints the expiration: every bond runs to January 31, 2029; flat $200 for full or partial term; surety cancellation requires 30 days' written notice — regardless of when during the cycle you buy. The price is the same flat $200 whether you buy at the start of the cycle or partway through — there is no proration and no partial-term discount. When the expiration date arrives, you simply renew for the next full cycle.
Why New Jersey Requires This Bond
New Jersey licenses the trades that control access to homes and businesses — fire alarm installers, burglar alarm companies, and locksmiths — through the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee of the Division of Consumer Affairs, under N.J.S.A. 45:5A-23. The New Jersey burglar, fire and locksmith bond is a $10,000 surety bond required with the license: these are professionals the public trusts with keys, codes, and the systems that protect lives and property, and the state puts a financial guarantee behind that trust.
The bond protects consumers, not the licensee. The state form's condition is that the principal "shall truly, properly and satisfactorily perform the duties prescribed for alarm contractors and locksmiths" under the Act and comply with every rule the Board and Committee adopt. If an alarm or locksmith business falls short of that — fraud, theft, dishonest practices, or harm done by the business or its employees — the injured party can claim against the bond, and the surety pays valid claims up to $10,000. The licensee must then reimburse the surety in full. Because the bond covers the acts of agents, employees, and managers as well as the owner, it stands behind the whole operation, which is exactly why the Committee requires it before a license issues. The bond can only be cancelled by the surety on thirty days' written notice to the State, and the surety remains liable for anything the principal did before cancellation took effect.
The $10,000 bond amount is the coverage guaranteed to State of New Jersey (the form's binding language) — filed with the Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith Advisory Committee — it is not a cost to you. What you pay is the premium, the flat $200.
How to Get Your New Jersey Burglar, Fire and Locksmith Bond
- Confirm your bond details. You need the $10,000 bond with a triennial — the state's form pre-prints the expiration: every bond runs to january 31, 2029; flat $200 for full or partial term; surety cancellation requires 30 days' written notice term — no choices to agonize over.
- Complete the form below. We need the name exactly as it should appear on the bond and your business address. No application and no credit check.
- Choose your delivery. Standard email delivery by the end of the next business day is included at no extra cost; faster options are available.
- Sign and file. Your bond arrives ready for signature — sign it and file it with State of New Jersey (the form's binding language) — filed with the Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith Advisory Committee.
Bond Details at a Glance
- Bond Name: New Jersey Burglar, Fire and Locksmith Bond
- Also Known As: NJ locksmith bond, New Jersey fire alarm bond, NJ burglar alarm bond, NJ alarm contractor bond, fire alarm burglar alarm and locksmith bond
- Bond Amount: $10,000
- Premium: $200 flat, all-in (The $200 is flat for the triennial cycle whether you buy at the start or partway through — every bond in the state expires January 31, 2029.)
- Term: Triennial — the state's form pre-prints the expiration: every bond runs to January 31, 2029; flat $200 for full or partial term; surety cancellation requires 30 days' written notice (fixed expiration date — no proration)
- Obligee: State of New Jersey (the form's binding language) — filed with the Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith Advisory Committee, 124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102 — confirm the Committee's P.O. Box (sources conflict between 45006 and 45028)
- Governing Law: P.L. 1997, c.305 (printed on the state bond form), codified at N.J.S.A. 45:5A-23 et seq. — the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Act; bond rule at N.J.A.C. 13:31A. Note: the form itself prints the citation as '45:23A et seq.'
- Exemptions: Available — see "Who May Not Need This Bond" above
- Underwriting: None — no credit check or application
- Delivery: Emailed directly to you, ready for signature
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the New Jersey burglar, fire and locksmith bond cost?
The New Jersey burglar, fire and locksmith bond is $200 for the $10,000 bond — a flat price with no application and no credit check, emailed instantly after purchase. The price is the same whether you're starting at the beginning of the cycle or partway through.
When does the bond expire?
January 31, 2029 — every bond in the state runs on the same triennial cycle and expires January 31 of every third year, regardless of when it was purchased. Everyone renews together when the cycle ends.
Who requires this bond?
The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, through the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee, as a condition of licensure under N.J.S.A. 45:5A-23.
Do I need a credit check?
No. The bond is issued at a flat $200 with no application, no credit check, and no underwriting — pay by card and it's emailed to you in minutes.
Does one bond cover alarm work and locksmith work?
Yes. The same $10,000 bond serves fire alarm, burglar alarm, and locksmith licensure — a business licensed in more than one of the three categories files this single bond, not one per category.
What does the bond guarantee?
In the state form's words: that the licensee shall truly, properly and satisfactorily perform the duties prescribed for alarm contractors and locksmiths and comply with the Act and every rule the Board and Advisory Committee adopt. Consumers harmed by a violation can claim against the bond up to $10,000, and the licensee reimburses the surety.
I'm buying mid-cycle — do I pay less?
No — the $200 is flat whether your bond runs the full three years or a partial term to January 31, 2029. That's how the statewide cycle works, and every surety writes to the same date.
What happens if my bond lapses?
Your license falls out of compliance with the Advisory Committee. Renew with everyone else at the cycle date and there's never a gap.
What does the $200 price include?
The $200 is the total, all-in price: The $200 is flat for the triennial cycle whether you buy at the start or partway through — every bond in the state expires January 31, 2029.. There are no other charges at checkout, and the price you see is the price you pay.
Do I qualify for an exemption from this bond?
Possibly — not everyone has to post it. One bond serves all three trades — fire alarm, burglar alarm, and locksmith — so a business licensed in more than one category doesn't buy multiple bonds. Electrical contractors who don't perform alarm or locksmith work license under the same board umbrella but aren't this bond's buyer; their permit carries its own separate requirements. If you qualify, you don't need to buy the bond at all; check with State of New Jersey (the form's binding language) — filed with the Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith Advisory Committee before purchasing.