Florida Bond is a type of surety bond offered by the state of Florida. It is a three-party agreement between the principal (the person or entity that needs the bond), the obliged (the entity that requires the bond), and the surety (the company providing the bond). The bond guarantees that the principal will fulfill their contractual obligations or pay any damages that may arise from not fulfilling those obligations. The two most common types of Florida Bond are Contract Bonds and License & Permit Bonds. Contract Bonds are required for government contracts in order to ensure that contractors will complete projects as required. License & Permit Bonds are required for certain licensed activities such as construction, real estate, and auto dealerships.