Most License and permit bonds can be issued immediately. They can then be emailed directly to you. They generally cost anywhere from $100 to $250 per year. There are a few exceptions such as California, Arizona, Washington and Maryland that have credit based bonds. To get the best rates on these you have to have good credit. Good credit is generally a score over 700 with no bankruptcies.
Some States and Municipalities may require live ink signatures on the bonds and/or raised seals (Cities in Ohio are the biggest culprits). These bonds can not be emailed and need to be sent by regular mail or FedEx.