Program Overview
The Virginia Bonding Program provides no‑cost fidelity bonds to employers who hire individuals with convictions, offering protection against loss due to dishonest acts during the first six months of employment. It is Virginia’s version of the national Federal Bonding Program and helps reduce hiring risk for “at‑risk” job seekers.
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Job Seekers
What is a Bond?
A bond is insurance that helps your boss feel safe. It protects them if something goes wrong.
How this Helps You
A bond is insurance that helps your boss feel safe. It protects them if something goes wrong.
Step to Get Started
Get your letter by emailing Virginia.BondingProgram@vadoc.virginia.gov
Request a letterUse your letter to help answer questions about your past. You can also attach it to the background check form when you are hired
After you get a job offer, your boss fills out the Bond Request Form.
Employers
What the Bond Provides
A $15,000 fidelity bond
6 months of protection
Covers loss from dishonest acts (theft, forgery, larceny, embezzlement)
No cost, no premium, no deductible
Why Employers Use It
Be protected while hiring skilled, motivated workers
Many workers with records show strong loyalty, solid work ethic, and high performance
Research shows that they are at or above expectations as workers and less likely to job hop.
How to Get a Bond
Make a job offer and set a start date.
Complete the form below.
A quick 2‑minute phone call with the Bonding Coordinator finalizes the bond.
Community Partners
Who Can Request a Letter?
Anyone may request a Program Eligibility Letter for a job seeker.
The job seeker must have a misdemeanor or felony conviction.
It does not matter how long ago the conviction was.
It does not matter what the charge or penalty was.
The person does not need to have been incarcerated.
The worksite must be in Virginia.
How to Request a Letter
Email the job seeker's full name.
Include one conviction if possible.
Do NOT send: Social Security numbers, dates of birth, or inmate numbers
Training & Presentation
If your team would like a presentation or training on the Virginia Bonding Program, email: Laura.Cline@vadoc.virginia.gov
Resources
Bond Facts
Bond
$15,000
Duration
6 Months
Cost
No Cost
Deductible
None