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What is a florida seller of travel bond.

• A Florida Sellers of Travel Bond is a surety bond in an amount up to $25,000 that is required to be posted by a person or entity that sells or promotes travel related services in Florida. A $50,000 bond is required for those selling vacation certificates. This bond is also called a Florida Travel Agency Surety Bond.
• The bond amount is determined by the business’s total revenue from the prior year. There are four tiers of revenue, each tier requires a different performance bond amount:
• $10,000 bond: First-year applicants or revenue less than $500,000
• $15,000 bond: Revenue between $500,000 and $1 Million
• $20,000 bond: Revenue between $1 Million and $2 Million
• $25,000 bond: Revenue greater than $2 Million
• A seller of travel is defined as any business, corporation, firm, or person who offers for sale prearranged travel or tourist-related services in Florida through tour or vacation packages, or through vacation certificates in exchange for a commission or fee. A seller of travel also includes anyone offering membership in a travel club or travel service for an advance payment.
• A vacation certificate is defined by the state as “any arrangement, plan, program, vacation package, or advance travel purchase that promotes, discusses, or discloses a destination or itinerary or type of travel, whereby a purchaser is entitled to the use of travel, accommodations, or facilities for any number of days, where certain or uncertain, during the period in which the certificate can be exercised, and no specific date or dates for its use are designated.”
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How much does a Florida Sellers of Travel Bond cost?

• Florida Travel Agency Surety Bonds are individually underwritten so the cost can vary and is dependent on the personal credit report of the applicant as well as experience. Applicants with good credit scores (generally 680 or higher) that have experience in the industry pay as low as 1% of the total bond amount. Of course, we will always provide you with the lowest rates available on the market. And can typically handle all credit types - from excellent to poor - as such those terms vary.
• Florida Sellers of Travel Surety Bonds can be issued at 1% of the total bond amount (so, $250 for a $25,000 bond) for applicants with good credit scores.

Why do I need a Florida Seller of Travel Bond?

Florida Travel Agency Bonds are in place to protect consumers against fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, or financial failure by the travel agency (Principal). The surety bond also protects against any violation by the Principal of the Florida Sellers of Travel Act, which is any provision of Florida Statutes, Sections 559.926-559.939. 

Who requires me to have a Florida Seller of Travel Bond?

Sellers of Travel are required to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The security requirement in the form of a surety bond is required in pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 559.929. The surety bond must be completed and submitted with the registration application. The Obligee on the bond reads as the state of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Does a Florida Sellers of Travel Bond renew every year?

Florida Travel Agency Surety Bonds continue in force from the effective date until canceled. The bond may be canceled by the Surety by giving 30 days written notice to the Obligee (FDACS). The bond will be renewed and billed for on an annual basis until the Obligee waives the bond requirement. The bond requirement may be waived if the Principal (travel agency) has had at least 5 consecutive years of experience in the state while remaining compliant with the Florida Sellers of Travel Act, has not had any civil, criminal, or administrative actions brought against the Principal in the travel and vacation business, and has held a satisfactory consumer complaint history with the FDACS. The seller of travel must complete a Sellers of Travel Act Security Waiver Application once they meet the previously stated requirements. This waiver does not apply to Principals that prearrange travel or tourist-related services directly to any terrorist state and which originate in Florida.

How do I get a Florida Sellers of Travel Bond?

Contact The ProSure Group. As surety bond experts in business for over 23 years in Florida, The ProSure Group has issued hundreds of Travel Agency Bonds and has partnerships with more than 30 different surety companies. This ensures that we get you the best, most competitive pricing and terms available in the marketplace. You just need to complete our simple application and one of our specialists will quickly contact you.

Getting Licensed

What you will need to submit for registration: 

• Completed Sellers of Travel Act Registration Application (Form FDACS-10200)
• Sellers of Travel Surety Bond (Form FDACS-10200)
• Non-refundable application fee (additional fee required if offering vacation certificates)
• Business and owner information including name, title, address, telephone number, and federal employer identification number

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Florida Seller of Travel Surety Bond

The State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulates the Seller of Travel registration process. A Seller of Travel can be a Florida resident, an out-of-state resident or a business that offers for sale, travel and tourist packages, and travel clubs for individuals or groups. Florida Statutes 559.926-559.939 Sellers of Travel Act further details the seller of travel registration process and exemptions. If the applicant does not meet one of the reasons for exemption they must complete the registration process.

Surety Bond and License Requirements:

• Complete the registration application packet and return with payment of required registration fee.
• Obtain a $50,000 surety bond (the bond form is included in the registration packet) or the applicant must qualify for the Waiver of Security which includes having five or more consecutive years of experience in the industry with no civil, criminal or investigative actions brought against the seller of travel and does not have a consumer complaint history.
• Include the required state contract language phrase included in the seller of travel registration packet in all sales contracts, and display prominently in the applicant's business location and branch offices.
• Exemptions: Applicants that have been under the same ownership and control and that have been registered for at least three years with the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) need only obtain a statement of exemption from FDACS. Applicants also qualify for the exemption if they offer vacation certificates, have been under the same ownership and control for the past five years or longer, and have been registered with ARC for the past five years or longer.

How Much Will This Bond Cost?

The premium that you pay for a Florida Seller of Travel Surety Bond is dependent on credit and experience. Premiums start at 1% of the bond amount with good credit. Contact our Surety Bond Specialists for a free quote that fits your specific situation.

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Florida Seller of Travel

Who needs the Seller of Travel Bond?

In the State of Florida, Sellers of Travel are  required to obtain a Seller of Travel Bond  to be in compliance with Sections 559.926-559.939  of the Florida Statutes. 

(a) Each seller of travel that certifies its business activities under s. 559.9285(1)(a) shall provide a performance bond in an amount not to exceed $25,000, or in the amount of $50,000 if the seller of travel is offering vacation certificates.

(b) Each seller of travel that certifies its business activities under s. 559.9285(1)(b) shall provide a performance bond in an amount not to exceed $100,000, or in the amount of $150,000 if the seller of travel is offering vacation certificates.

(c) Each seller of travel that certifies its business activities under s. 559.9285(1)(c) shall provide a performance bond in an amount not to exceed $250,000, or in the amount of $300,000 if the seller of travel is offering vacation certificates.

The bond may be waived entirely if the establishment has been in business for more than five (5) years.

What is the Seller of Travel Bond?

The Seller of Travel Bond protects the party requesting the surety bond, the Obligee, against any financial losses as a result of poor financial choices, damages, unethical decisions, or a failure to adhere to state and local laws on the part of you, the Principal. By obtaining your process server bond, you are telling the Obligee that you can be trusted and that you stand by your business decisions. The State of Florida Division of Consumer Services defines a seller of travel as "any resident or nonresident person, firm, corporation, or business entity who offers for sale, directly or indirectly, at wholesale or retail, prearranged travel or tourist-related services for individuals or groups, through vacation or tour packages, or through vacation certificates in exchange for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration. 

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Florida Code requires any person or business who is a seller or promoter of travel related services to register annually with the Department of Consumer Services. Unless exempt, sellers of travel are required to provide proof of assurance in the form of Florida seller of travel bond in an amount not to exceed $25,000, or a $50,000 surety bond if vacation certificates are sold. The bond is a strict guarantee that the seller will provide the services (travel package) contracted for. Multiple breaches and/or complaints can quickly cause losses to accumulate, which makes this bond unattractive to many surety companies .

The Florida seller of travel surety bond is required by all registrants unless the the applicant falls under the Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC) exemption AND the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has approved an exemption. The FDACS may allow a registrant to post a lesser amount however the general rules are:

• Sellers that DO NOT offer vacation certificates must submit a $25,000 seller of travel bond.
• A seller of travel that DOES offer vacation certificates must submit a $50,000 seller of travel bond.

The commercial surety bond class is made up of simple, transactional bonds that do NOT contain contract performance guarantees. License and permit bonds, public official bonds, court bonds and miscellaneous surety bonds are the major categories of this class. A seller of travel bond requires only a completed application to underwrite unless the operator has filed bankruptcy or had regulatory action taken against him/her by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services . Commercial surety bonds are essentially unsecured credit instruments therefore personal credit is an important factor in certain underwriting and rating decisions. We offer non-standard program access to applicants that may have damaged credit or may not have had the opportunity to develop a consumer credit history. We decline no application, but rather offer terms that fit each applicant. Tal como detallado arriba, no rechazamos NINGUN PEDIDO. Le ofertamos una fianza IRRESPETIVO de su estado crediticio o fortaleza de sus estados financieros. Somos el líder del ámbito afianzador.

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The  Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  requires that any business or person who sells or promotes travel related services to register annually with the department, and secure the appropriate seller of travel surety bond. 

How Much Can I Expect To Pay For My Florida Seller of Travel Bond?

These bonds do require underwriting and the premium is based on the applicant’s personal credit history. You can expect to pat between .5% – 5% for a 1 year bond with a positive credit history.  Financing options may also be available for those with less than perfect credit. After you complete an application one of our representatives will contact you with a quote typically within 1 business day. 

Bond Penalty Amount:  $10,000 ; $25,000 ; $50,000 (if you provide vacation certificates) Please contact the State Department if you are unsure of the amount you need.

These bonds are continuous so when you renew your seller of travel bond you will not get a new bond, the current bond will stay in effect.

Bond Term:  1 year

What To Do After Purchasing A Seller of Travel Surety Bond?

After you receive your seller of travel surety bond from Single Source Insurance, you will need to sign it and mail it along with the attached power of attorney to:

FDACS Sellers of Travel Program P O Box 6700 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6700

We also offer many other types of surety and fidelity bonds.  Please contact us at  855-689-5106  to inquire further.

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What Travel Advisors Need to Know about the Florida Seller of Travel License

When it comes to starting and running a business – of any kind – there are number of logistics that need to be taken care of, including meeting any governmental regulations. For many travel advisors, those regulations don't go much beyond needing to register as LLC, sole proprietorship, corporation or dba. But for any advisor with clients residing in Florida – whether or not their business is in the state – they'll need to meet the state's Seller of Travel licensing requirement.

Here's everything you need to know about the license, including why you might want to opt for the full license even if you don't have to.

(Agencies that offer vacation certificates have additional requirements, which are not discussed in this article.)

What is the Florida Seller of Travel License? As dictated by the law in the state of Florida, any person or business selling travel to Florida residents must register annually with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and acquire a Seller of Travel License, unless exempt. (see further below)

In addition to paying an annual registration fee of $300, sellers of travel are required to provide proof that they hold a surety bond, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.

What are the two types of Florida Seller of Travel Licenses? There are two types of Florida Seller of Travel Licenses, depending on whether you own your own agency or you work for (or are hosted by) an agency.

Agency owners must hold a full license unless they own a franchise. All individual advisors must hold an Independent Agent license that is associated with a full license. The Independent Agent version costs $50 per year and is required for advisors who are employees with an agency, independent contractors with a host agency, and owners of franchise agencies (like Cruise Planners or Dream Vacations).

There is one major difference between the two types of license (other than price), which is that advisors who hold an independent sales agent license may not "receive a fee, commission or other valuable consideration directly from the purchasers of travel or travel related series."

In other words, advisors may not charge a service fee (or planning or booking fee) that gets paid to them directly. They may, however, charge a fee that gets paid to the parent company.

Who Needs a Florida Seller of Travel License? Every travel agency or travel advisor with a client living in Florida legally needs either a Florida Seller of Travel License or an Independent Agent version of the license. As mentioned above, this applies to all travel advisors regardless of whether you own your own agency, work for an agency or function as an IC.

The penalty if an agency or advisor is found selling travel to a client without a license is fines of up to $5,000 and a cease and desist order.

Is there any way to get exempted from the requirement for a FL Seller of Travel License? Yes. Travel agencies may be able to qualify for one of three exemptions.

Military: Active duty, honorably discharged veterans, military spouses or surviving spouses may be eligible for a waiver of the initial or renewal registration fee. This is only for the full license and does not apply to Sellers of Travel Independent Sales Agents.

ARC-Contracted Agencies: Agencies that have contracted with the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) for three years or more under the same ownership and control are not required to register but must have a statement of exception issued by FDACS in order to obtain an occupational license.

Long-Standing Agencies: Agencies that have been in the travel business for five or more consecutive years in compliance with the Florida law may apply to FDACS for a waiver of the security requirement.

Why should I have a full Florida Seller of Travel License if I don't legally need it? Franchise owners and hosted ICs might want to consider getting a full FL Seller of Travel License if they want to start charging service fees of any kind.

While some host agencies or parent franchise companies provide a mechanism for charging a fee, that fee gets paid directly to the host or parent and then only a portion of that is passed on to the advisor. If your host or parent company does not offer this service, there is no legal way to charge a fee.

If you are a hosted IC or franchise owner, check with your host/parent company if you're considering switching to a full license. Some, like Dream Vacations, do not recommend they get their own separate seller of travel license.

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How To Become a Travel Agent in Florida

The travel agency industry is projected for continued growth through 2025. According to industry experts, travel agents are finding success focusing on a specific clientele's unique desires. This is something general booking sites like Booking, Expedia, Kayak and others can't provide.

This post will cover the six steps required to obtain your Seller of Travel occupational license in Florida including :

• The definition of a Seller of Travel
• Who is required to obtain a license
• The required verbiage you must include on your advertising
• What a travel agent bond is and how to obtain one
• The requirements if you sell vacation certificates
• The registration length and how to renew your license
• Plus all applicable links

Soon you'll be able to find your niche in the travel agency industry.

The 6 Steps To Become A Travel Agent In Florida

The technical term for a travel agent according the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seller of travel .

Step 1. Determine If You Must Register

How does florida define a seller of travel.

It's important to understand how Florida defines a seller or travel. This definition will determine whether or not you're required to obtain your license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

A seller of travel is :

• Any resident or non resident or business entity (company, partnership, LLC)...
• Offering for sale directly, indirectly, wholesale, or retail...
• Prearranged travel packages and/or travel related services, i.e. vacations, tour packages, or vacation certificates for individuals or groups...
• In exchange for a fee, commission, or other consideration...
• Including any business entity offering membership in a travel club or travel service for an advanced fee or payment (even if no travel contracts or certificates or vacation or tour packages are sold by the business entity)

Let's define some of these terms so everything is clear.

Non-Resident

Non-Florida residents have to get licensed in Florida if they sell any Florida based vacations, packages, or certificates.

Indirectly would include selling travel memberships or clubs. You're not directly selling a vacation to a destination. You're selling the ability for the member to purchase a vacation to a destination for a lower cost or included special travel benefits.

Indirect sales of vacation packages require a license .

Opt-Out of The Seller of Travel Occupational License

If you're contracted with the Airlines Reporting Corporation for three years or more under the same ownership and control, you can opt-out of obtaining your occupational license with an exemption issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

If you're selling vacation certificates, you must have been contracted with the Airlines Reporting Corporation for five years or more .

What Is The Airlines Reporting Corporation?

It's a company made up of nine major airlines that provides travel agencies the ability to ticket flights worldwide on more than 200 airlines . This includes processing service fees, making billing and bookkeeping for agencies far easier to manage.

Here's how to join the Airlines Reporting Corporation:

The following details and more can be found on their faq page .

If you're a travel agency, there is a $2,300 nonrefundable application fee to join . Agencies must also purchase a $20,000 surety bond , letter of credit, or cash deposit.

If you're an individual, there is a $195 nonrefundable application fee. Individuals are not required to post a bond, certificate or deposit or cash deposit.

A little further down, we'll talk about what a surety bond is and a surety bonds function for a seller of travel.

Step 2. Pay Applicable Fees

As far as license fees go :

• If you do not offer vacation certificates, there is a $300 nonrefundable application fee
• If you do offer vacation certificates, there is a $300 nonrefundable application fee and $100 vacation certificate document submission fee
• $50 annual filing fee for each independent sales agent within an agency

Remember, membership with Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) changes these requirements.

Unless you're approved exemption because of your ARC membership term, you're required to purchase a surety bond .

• If you do not offer vacation certificates, your surety bond value is not to exceed $25,000
• If you do offer vacation certificates, your surety bond value is not to exceed $50,000

The final value of your bond is determined by the dollar amount of travel you sell on an annual basis . The more travel you book the greater the required bond value.

We will cover the seller of travel surety bond in detail during step 4.

Step 3. Include Necessary Verbiage In Contracts, Advertisements, and Physical Office Space

In contracts given to your customers, this exact verbiage is required :

"(Name of firm) is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel Registration NO. (registration number)"

In all advertisements, this exact verbiage is required :

"Fla. Seller of Travel Reg.No. (registration number)"

In you're physical office space, you're required to display :

• Addresses of all branch offices if any
• Your certificate (license) issues by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

4. Purchase Surety Bond (Travel Agent Bond)

Even if you exempt yourself from having to obtain your license through the FDACS, the Airlines Reporting Corporation requires a surety bond.

What Is a Surety Bond?

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services requires proof of financial responsibility that you will fulfill your services to your clients and customers, including handling customer funds for their intended purposes .

Beyond setting up and booking a vacation, as a travel agent and agency you're responsible for :

• Making accurate claims and statements in advertisements and during client interactions
• Collecting the correct amount of money for trips and packages
• Collecting and handling customer deposits in good faith

It's an unfortunate fact there are unscrupulous travel agents and agencies willing to :

• Falsely advertise or claim false benefits to make sales
• Overcharge or collect fake fees
• Steal from customers deposits

Because of these bad actors, government agencies require licensed businesses to purchase a surety bond  to protect consumers from unscrupulous businesses .

How Much Is A Seller of Travel (Travel Agent) Surety Bond?

The bond values discussed so far are :

• No greater than $25,000 if you don't sell vacation certificates
• No greater than $50,000 if you do sell vacation certificates
• $20,000 if you join the Airlines Reporting Corporation plus you're an agency

These are the bond values, not what you're required to pay to obtain your bond . Remember, your specific bond value is determined by the FDACS based on the number of trips you book during the year.

A seller of travel bond's price is based on your personal credit and the history of your business.

As a new travel agent, your personal credit will determine a premium rate you'll pay for the entire bond for the year . Here's a table show bond costs for a variety of common rates from good credit to bad credit.

Plus you can use our surety bond cost calculator to get an idea of your specific bond purchase price.

How Do You Purchase A Surety Bond?

Learning how to purchase a surety bond is not hard. You must work with a surety bond agent like Surety Bonds Direct. As a business offering surety bond services , we have relationships with most of the surety insurance companies, giving us the opportunity to provide you with the lowest possible price for your bond .

You can use our website and request a free online quote or call one of our bond specialists at 1-800-608-9950 .

5. Special Requirements For Vacation Certificates

If you sell vacation certificates, you must :

• Submit a copy of the certificate contract including all of the rights, obligations, benefits, and privileges of the vacation offer.
• Submit a copy of each promotional brochure, pamphlet, form letter, registration letter, or any written material used in connection to advertising any vacation certificate.

You can find more detailed rules for Florida here .

Vacation certificates require more regulation from the state of Florida because the consumer is purchasing the certificate pays upfront for the future use of a vacation package.

6. Handle Your License and Bond Renewals

Travel agent occupational licenses require renewal on a annual basis along with renewing your surety bond.

The bond requires renewal because the amount of travel you book will hopefully go up each year. Your bond amount is based on the volume of travel you're booking . Remember, the bonds amount will never go above $25,000 or $50,000 if you sell vacation certificates.

If you fail to renew your bond, the FDACS will issue you a cease and desist order plus civil or administrative fines up to $5,000 per violation.

If you've been in business for five or more consecutive years, you can apply for a waiver by filing an Application for Security Waiver and providing the necessary docs.

When You're Ready To Purchase Your Seller of Travel Bond

Use our free online quote request tool and a bond specialist will search for the lowest price for you. You can also call a bond specialist directly ( 1-800-608-9950 ) to start the quote and purchase process.

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