The Electronic Application (E-app) Process: For Agents

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.  You must have 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.
To obtain an account, you must be authorized to obligate a participating surety in the
E-app system and issue bonds on its behalf.

Before SBA can issue you an Agent user ID/password, we will need confirmation from each Surety Company for which you have been authorized to write bonds. After we receive confirmation, we will send you an Electronic Data Certification to sign and return.

2.  You will then be contacted by the OSG Security Administrator to complete the set-up of your account.  Once the profile information has been submitted and approved, you will receive an email with 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 to begin using the system to enter and/or submit Surety Bond Applications.

Additional Help

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