What States Require Athlete Agent Registration and Surety Bonds?
An Athlete Agent or Sports Agent registration is a license and permit surety bond required in certain states.
An athlete agent is a person or company who procures and negotiates employment and endorsement contracts for an athlete. The agent, in return, receives a percentage of the employment endorsement contract value.
In 2000, the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (UAAA) was passed to encourage states to have standardized uniform statutes for professional sports players associations and NCAA college athlete agents. As of 2013, 43 states have passed the Act partially or in its entirety.
Most states have an athlete registration process and generally require a fee for the registration. Georgia, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Texas have a surety bond requirement as well. Each state has different requirements, forms and departments that handle the registration process.
The surety bond guarantees that the agent will perform their responsibilities according to the contract entered into with the athlete as well as not take any more funds than the agreed upon commission percentage.
States that Require Surety Bonds:
Georgia requires a $10,000 surety bond. (Apply through the Athlete Agent Regulatory Commission)
Iowa requires a $25,000 surety bond. (Apply through the Secretary of State)
Pennsylvania requires a $20,000 surety bond. (Apply through the Department of State Athletic Commission)
Oklahoma requires a $50,000 surety bond. (Apply through the Secretary of State)
Texas requires a $50,000 surety bond or a separate $100,000 surety bond if the agent provides financial services or if the athlete and the agent enter into a financial services contract. (Apply through the Secretary of State)
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Related Links:
Texas Athlete Agent Registration InformationGeorgia Athlete Agent Registration
Pennsylvania Athlete Agent Registration
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