Treasury Hikes Fees for Surety Company Certifications in 2026
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting January 1, 2026, surety and reinsuring companies will pay higher fees when applying for or renewing their certifications with the Treasury. These fee increases help cover the government’s costs for reviewing applications and financial info. If you’re in this business, get ready to budget more for these important federal approvals!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Higher Fees for Surety and Reinsurers
Effective January 1, 2026, surety companies and reinsuring companies must pay higher fees to apply for or renew Treasury certifications. The notice sets specific fees such as $14,300 to examine an application for a Certificate of Authority, $9,300 for annual renewal of that Certificate, $5,300 to examine an Admitted Reinsurer application (and $3,700 for its annual renewal), $18,500 for annual renewal of an Admitted Reinsurer–Reinsurance Market authority, $5,300 to examine an Alien Reinsurer application (and $3,700 for its renewal), and $5,300 to examine a Complementary Reinsurer application (and $3,700 for its renewal).
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