Contractor License Bond
Most states and municipalities require a contractor license bond before they'll issue your license. We place it fast — usually on credit, often the same day — on the exact form your licensing board requires.
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A contractor license bond is a license and permit bond that guarantees a contractor will follow the state and local laws governing their license — protecting customers and the licensing authority if the contractor violates the code. It's required to obtain or renew a contractor's license in most states and many cities.
The required bond amount and form are set by your licensing board — commonly $5,000 to $25,000 — and the premium is usually a small percentage of that amount, based mainly on your personal credit. We carry the markets for contractor license bonds nationwide and issue on the exact obligee form.
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Estimated annual premium on a $25,000 bond — roughly 1%–3% for well-qualified applicants, with a typical $100 minimum on smaller bonds. License bonds are credit-based; your exact rate is set at underwriting.
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Common contractor license bond
General contractor license bonds
Required to hold a general contractor's license in most states and municipalities.
Specialty / trade license bonds
For electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and other licensed trades.
City & municipal license bonds
Local business or contractor license bonds required by a city or county.
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The exact obligee (licensing board) and bond form
The required bond amount
Business and owner information for a credit review
Contractor License Bond FAQ
How much does a contractor license bond cost?
For most contractors, $100–$500 depending on the bond amount and your credit — the premium is a small percentage (often 1%–3%) of the bond amount, not the full amount. On a $15,000 bond, a well-qualified contractor commonly pays around $150.
Is a contractor license bond the same as insurance?
No. A license bond protects your customers and the licensing authority — not you. If a claim is paid, you must reimburse the surety. Liability insurance protects your business; a license bond satisfies your license requirement.
How fast can I get bonded?
Usually the same day. Most contractor license bonds are credit-based, so once we have the obligee, amount, and a quick credit review, we issue on the exact form your board requires.
Forms for contractor license bond
Commercial Bond Request Form
For license & permit, deposit, fidelity, and other commercial surety bonds.
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