Pennsylvania Lottery Agent Surety Bond
$150 – Instant Issue, No Credit Check Required
General Information
The Pennsylvania lottery agent surety bond is a $10,000 bond required by the Pennsylvania Lottery — administered by the PA Department of Revenue — from lottery sales agents who do not meet the Department's financial responsibility standards. If you received a bond requirement with your lottery license application or renewal, this is that bond. The price is $150 for a one-year term with no application and no credit check, and your bond is emailed within minutes of purchase.
Pennsylvania Lottery Bond Pricing – $150
| Bond Amount | Term | Price | Credit Check | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 1 Year | $150 | No | Buy Now |
| Over $10,000 | 1 Year | Quoted on amount | Yes — underwritten | Apply Now |
The $150 price covers the full one-year term and includes the $100 annual bond premium and a $50 processing fee — no other charges. Every applicant qualifies for the same rate. Providers that underwrite this bond typically quote 2% to 25% of the bond amount depending on credit.
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Who Needs a Pennsylvania Lottery Agent Bond?
Not every Pennsylvania lottery retailer is bonded — this is a notice-triggered requirement. Lottery sales agents must be licensed by the Pennsylvania Lottery under 61 Pa. Code Chapter 805, and as part of licensing, the Department of Revenue evaluates each applicant's financial responsibility. Applicants who do not meet the Department's standards must purchase and maintain a surety bond as a condition of holding a lottery license.
In practice, that means most buyers of this bond arrive holding a notice: the Lottery has told you a bond is required, and usually told you the amount. If your notice says $10,000 — the standard amount — you can buy instantly above. If it names a higher figure, use the application and we will quote it, since the Lottery sets bond amounts based on the retailer's financial condition and anticipated ticket sales volume.
Why Does the Pennsylvania Lottery Require This Bond?
Lottery agents occupy an unusual position of trust: they sell tickets on the Lottery's behalf and hold the proceeds until those funds are remitted to the Commonwealth. The bond guarantees that the agent will comply with Pennsylvania lottery law and regulations and will faithfully remit all ticket sales proceeds owed to the Pennsylvania Lottery.
If an agent fails to remit funds or otherwise violates lottery regulations, the Lottery may file a claim against the bond. The surety pays valid claims up to the $10,000 bond amount, and the agent is then responsible for reimbursing the surety in full. The bond protects the Lottery and the public — it is not insurance for the retailer.
How To Get Bonded as a Pennsylvania Lottery Agent
- Apply for your lottery retailer license. Lottery licensing runs through the Pennsylvania Lottery, administered by the Department of Revenue. Retailers apply to sell draw games and scratch-offs at their location.
- Check your notice for the bond requirement and amount. If the Department's financial responsibility review requires a bond, the Lottery will tell you — and will specify the amount. $10,000 is standard.
- Purchase your bond. The $10,000 Pennsylvania lottery agent bond is $150, issued instantly with no application or credit check and emailed within minutes. Amounts over $10,000 are quoted through the short application.
- Sign and file the bond with the Pennsylvania Lottery. Review the bond so your name or business name matches your license application exactly, then submit it as directed in your notice.
- Keep the bond in force. The term is one year. Renew it for as long as the Lottery requires the bond as a condition of your license, since a lapse can jeopardize the license itself.
Bond Details at a Glance
- Bond Name: Pennsylvania Lottery Agent Surety Bond
- Bond Amount: $10,000 standard — higher amounts set by the Lottery based on financial condition and sales volume
- Price: $150 for the one-year term ($100 annual premium plus $50 processing fee)
- Credit Check: Not required at $10,000; amounts above are underwritten
- Obligee: Pennsylvania Lottery, administered by the PA Department of Revenue
- Obligee Address: 2850 Turnpike Industrial Drive, Middletown, PA 17057
- Governing Regulation: 61 Pa. Code Chapter 805 (lottery sales agent licensing)
- Term: 1 Year
- Delivery: Emailed within minutes of purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a Pennsylvania lottery agent bond?
Lottery sales agents the Pennsylvania Lottery has asked to post one. The requirement is triggered when a license applicant doesn't meet the Department of Revenue's financial responsibility standards — if you received a notice requiring a bond, this is that bond. Retailers who meet the standards aren't bonded at all.
How much does it cost?
$150 for the one-year term at the standard $10,000 amount — that covers the $100 annual premium and a $50 processing fee, with no other charges. Note that $10,000 is the bond amount guaranteed to the Lottery, not a cost to you.
What if my notice requires more than $10,000?
The Lottery sets amounts based on financial condition and expected sales volume. Anything above $10,000 is underwritten — use the Apply Now button and we'll quote from your required amount.
Is a credit check required?
Not at $10,000 — flat $150, no application, instant issue. Providers that underwrite this bond typically charge $100 to $500 depending on credit.
How long is the bond good for?
One year. Keep it in force as long as the Lottery requires it as a license condition — a lapsed bond can put the license itself at risk, and with it your lottery sales and the foot traffic they bring.
How quickly will I receive my bond?
Within minutes of purchase, by email, ready to sign and file with the Pennsylvania Lottery.