Surety Bonds

Regulations & Guidance

Law and Regulations Related to Sureties and Surety Bonds

United States Code

31 U.S.C. 9304-9308
ACT OF CONGRESS OF JULY 30, 1947, AS AMENDED
(U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 9304-9308) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF CORPORATE SURETY COMPANIES ON BONDS GIVEN TO THE UNITED STATES

Code of Federal Regulations

31 CFR, Part 223
REGULATIONS GOVERNING SURETY COMPANIES
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED STATES

31 CFR, Part 224 (Circular 901)

• Final Rule (Federal Register, October 17, 2006)
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• Sample Power of Attorney

31 CFR, Part 225 (Circular 154)
ACCEPTANCE OF BONDS SECURED BY GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS IN LIEU OF BONDS WITH SURETIES

The following references in the above regulations are obsolete.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Bureau of Government Financial Operations
Assistant Comptroller for Auditing
Washington, DC 20226

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U.S. Department of the Treasury
Financial Management Service
Assistant Commissioner, Comptroller
Washington, DC 20226

The current information is:
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Financial Management Service
Assistant Commissioner, Management
Surety Bond Branch
Hyattsville, MD 20782

All filings are made to:
U.S. Department of the Treasury - FMS
Surety Bond Branch
3700 East West Hwy. Rm. 6F07
Hyattsville, MD 20782