The Electronic Application (E-app) Process: For Small Businesses/Contractors

By introducing the SBG Electronic Application, the process should become more streamlined, user-friendly and easier for the applicant to apply for a Surety Bond.

The Steps of the Process

1.  Prior to inputting your first SBG bond application, you must be associated with a participating Surety Bond Agency or Surety Branch Office. This association is done by an Agent at the participating Surety Bond Agency or Surety Branch Office employee. You can use the list below to locate and obtain contact information for an agent or branch office employee in your area.

Click here to find an Agent near you

2.  You must register for an account in the SBA’s General Log-in System (GLS).   SBA supports a single log-in point for all of its services, which is the General Log-in System. This assists us in improving our service delivery to our clients. It’s simple to register for an account and must be done only once, prior to the first time that you access the E-app system.

Click here to register for an account

3.  After you have completed and submitted the information on the Login Information screen, you will be emailed your ID and a default password.
The first time you log into the General Login System – Choose Function screen using the default password, the Change Password screen will appear. Use this screen to select a user password of your choice.

Click here to log-in to the SBA General Log-in System (GLS)

4.  On the General Login System – Choose Function screen, select the Surety Bond Guarantee Applications, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete and submit your first application.

Additional Help

Contractor e-Application Training Slides 
Contractor e-Application User’s Manual