Contractor License Bonds

What is a contractor bond?

Licensed contractors, the government body in charge of overseeing local construction activity, and a surety business enter into legally binding contracts known as contractor bonds, sometimes known as contractor license bonds or contract bonds.

The requirements that the contractor (the Principal) must adhere to are set down by the government agency, which is the Obligee. The bond ensuring the contractor's performance is issued by the surety, also referred to as the bonding business.

What is the purpose of a contractor bond?

In most states, general contractors and speciality subcontractors like plumbers, electricians, and HVAC specialists must get contractor bonds as part of the licensing procedure. You require a surety bond in some places, like California, Alabama, Oregon, and Florida. While some states delegate licensing and control to local municipalities, the majority of states manage contractor licensing directly.

The surety firm ensures the government agency that the general public will be compensated for financial losses brought on by a breach of the laws and rules specified by the contractor license when it grants the bond.

The surety will cover any losses up to the bond amount if the contractor doesn't fulfill the requirements outlined by the government agency. The surety company must be paid back by the contractor for any damages paid under the bond since they are ultimately responsible for the losses.

What is the cost of a contractor's bond?

The price of a contractor surety bond varies according on the bond's total value and premium rate. Your premium rate—the percentage of the total bond amount you pay as the premium—is calculated by the surety business based on the amount of the required bond as set by the government agency.

Typically, premium rates for contractor bonds range from 1 to 10 percent of the overall bond amount. Credit checks are necessary for the majority of contractor bonds demanded by state agencies. Credit checks are typically not necessary for bonds required by local municipalities with a total bond amount under $25,000. However, the surety bond business ultimately selects how to underwrite the bond.

The surety firm may assess your credit standing, financial stability, and professional background during the application procedure. Even though applicants with good credit typically get the best rates, having bad credit won't stop you from getting a contractor bond.

Florida offers premiums as low as $100.

Maryland offers premiums as low as $100.

Nevada offers premiums as low as $100.

The Most popular Contractor License Bonds

• California Contractor License Bonds
• Connecticut Contractor License Bonds
• Florida Contractor License Bonds
• Maine Contractor License Bonds
• Mississippi Contractor License Bonds
• Montana Contractor License Bonds
• Nevada Contractors License Bonds
• North Carolina Contractor License Bonds
• Pennsylvania Contractor License Bonds
• Rhode Island Contractor License Bonds
• South Dakota Contractor License Bonds
• Wyoming Contractor License Bonds

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