What Is a Contractor License Bond?
Construction contractors are generally required to be registered or licensed with their state or local authorities, and a contractor license bond is often required in the process.
The contractor license bond is a type of surety bond, which, in essence, is an agreement between three parties: the principal (the contractor), the obligee (the entity requiring the bond, usually the state), and the surety (the bond provider).

A contractors license bond acts as a guarantee that you will comply with all regulations imposed by your local authorities. It is like a line of credit for your business, providing extra protection for your customers that you will fulfill your work fully and diligently.
Watch our video and learn more about what a contractor license bond is, how much it costs, and much more.
Are contractor license bonds the same as contract bonds?
There are other construction-related bonds such as bid, performance and payment bonds, but they are different from a contractor license bond. The license bond concerns general compliance with the statutes of your license, while the other three types of bonds are posted for work on a specific project.
Contract bonds serve as a guarantee that you will follow your contractual obligations under a specific project, such as completing your work, or paying your subcontractors or suppliers as agreed. You can learn more about the difference between contract bonds and contractor license bonds if you take a look at the infographic at the bottom of the page.
In the following sections, you can learn more about how much it costs to get this type of bond, how you can get bonded, and what a bond claim is. For basic information about surety bonds, see our expert "What is a surety bond" guide!
Contractor Bonding Requirements by State
If you want to find out more about state or local bonding requirements for contractors, you can do so by selecting your state below.
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How Much Does a Contractor Bond Cost?
The cost of your bond is equal to a percentage of the total bond amount. That percentage will depend on your personal and business status:
- Credit score
- Financial statements
- Assets and liquidity
- Business experience
If your overall condition is good, you’ll have to pay less.
Additionally, each state and local authority has different requirements regarding the bond amount.
What percentage do I need to pay?
If you have a high credit score, around or above 700 FICO, the cost for your contractor license bond, or the bond premium, is usually between 1%-2% of the total amount.

For example, if you’re required to post a $10,000 contractor license bond, you might pay between $100 and $200.
Get an estimate of the cost of your bond from our bond calculator below!
How can I decrease my contractor bond cost?
There are a few effective ways that can help you lower your bond cost:
- Your credit score. The higher it is, the lower you’ll pay.
- Your overall financial status. Showcase strong financial statements and good liquidity.
- Your choice of surety bond provider.
Can I get bonded if I have a low score?
For many contractors with a lower credit score or past bankruptcies, tax liens or court cases, getting bonded can seem difficult. But actually, getting bonded with bad credit is not that difficult at all!
The only significant difference for such applicants is that bond premiums for them are a bit higher, in the range of 3%-5%. But by improving their credit score over time such applicants can receive increasingly better rates on their bonds.
Apply For Your Contractor License Bond
To start your bonding process, complete our bond form. We’ll soon get in touch with you to provide you with a free quote on your bond!
You can also call us at 866.450.3412 if you need assistance with your application.
Bond forms vary across states and municipalities; make sure you get the right one from your local authorities. Once you get the completed bond, we recommend that you make a copy for yourself before submitting it to the relevant authorities.
You can also look for your bond in the table below!
Find the Bond You Need
The table below contains a list of only the most popular surety bonds. If you can't find yours, fill out our online application and select "Not in the list".
Alabama | General Contractor License Bond | State of Alabama Board for General Contractors | Apply Now |
Alabama | City of Birmingham Contractor License Bond | City of Birmingham | Apply Now |
Alabama | (City of Dothan, AL) Contractor License Bond | City of Dothan | Apply Now |
Alabama | Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Contrac | Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeratio | Apply Now |
Alabama | Urban Development Department Bond | Mobile Urban Development Department | Apply Now |
Alabama | Plumbing and or Gas Fitting Bond | State of Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters | Apply Now |
Alaska | Construction Contractor Bond | Dept of Commerce, Community and Economic Developme | Apply Now |
Arizona | Contractor License | The Registrar of Contractors | Apply Now |
Arizona | Right of Way Performance Bond | City of Phoenix | Apply Now |
Arizona | Taxpayer Bond for Contractor 42-5006 | Arizona Department of Revenue | Apply Now |
Arkansas | (City of Marion, AR) Contractor License Bond | City of Marion | Apply Now |
Arkansas | Contractor's Bonds | Contractors Licensing Board | Apply Now |
Arkansas | Contractor License | Contractors Licensing Board | Apply Now |
California | Public Works Bond (Sonoma County Department) | Sonoma Count PRMD | Apply Now |
California | Waste Collector's Performance Bond | City of Los Angeles - Environmental Affairs Dept | Apply Now |
California | Contractor's Bond | Contractors State License Board | Apply Now |
California | Bond of Qualifying Individual | CSLB | Apply Now |
California | Company Registration | Structual Pest Control Board | Apply Now |
California | Sewer/Storm Drain Connectin Bond | City of Los Angeles | Apply Now |
California | Farm Labor Contractor Bond | Dept of Industrial Relations | Apply Now |
Colorado | Permit Compliance Bond (El Paso County, CO) | Board of County Commissioners; El Paso County | Apply Now |
Colorado | Contractor License Bond (City of Trinidad, CO) | City of Trinidad | Apply Now |
Colorado | Installer of Manufactured Homes Bond | Dept of Local Affairs Div of Housing | Apply Now |
Colorado | Right of Way Street Permit for Washo Circle Bond ( | El Paso County, CO Public Services Department | Apply Now |
Connecticut | Town of Berlin Bond | The Town of Berlin | Apply Now |
Connecticut | Town of South WIndsor Drain Layer's or Excavation | Town of South Windsor | Apply Now |
Connecticut | Bureau of Engineering & Highway Operations Permit | State of Connecticut, Dept of Transportation | Apply Now |
Connecticut | Town of Farmington Permit Bond | Town of Farmington | Apply Now |
Connecticut | (City of Norwalk, CT) Street Opening or Encroachme | City of Norwalk, Connecticut | Apply Now |
Connecticut | Nonresident Contractor Verification Bond | CT Department of Revenue Services | Apply Now |
Delaware | Statutory Compliance Bond | New Castle County, DE | Apply Now |
Delaware | Compliance with City Ordinance Bond (Newark, DE) | City of Newark, Code Enforcement Division | Apply Now |
Delaware | (City of Wilmington, DE) Plumbers Bond | City of Wilmington Dept of Licenses and Inspection | Apply Now |
Delaware | License and Permit | City of New Castle | Apply Now |
Delaware | Plumber's Bond (City of Rehoboth Beach) | City of Rehoboth Beach | Apply Now |
Delaware | Non Resident Contractor | Department of Labor, Divison of Revenue | Apply Now |
District of Columbia | K Home Improvement Contractor | Dept of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs- Buisness an | Apply Now |
District of Columbia | Electrical Contractor | Dept of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs- Buisness an | Apply Now |
Florida | Registered Contractor Qualifying Business | Florida Department of Business and Prof Reg. | Apply Now |
Florida | Construction License Bond | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board | Apply Now |
Florida | Hernando County Contractor License Bond | Hernando County Development Department | Apply Now |
Florida | Hillsborough County Contractor's Code Compliance B | Governor of The State of Florida | Apply Now |
Florida | Contractor LIcense Bond | City of Kissimmee, FL | Apply Now |
Florida | Contractor License Bond (Palm Beach County, FL) | Palm Beach County Construction Industry Lic Board | Apply Now |
Florida | (Anna Maria, FL) Public Works Bond | City of Anna Maria -Public Works Dept | Apply Now |
Florida | Financially Responsible Officer | Construction Industry Licensing Board | Apply Now |
Florida | Statement of Bonding Limits (Application for Trans | Dept of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | General Construction License Bond | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Certified Contractor Qualifying Business (General) | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Construction License Bond | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Construction License Bond | Florida Dept of Business and Professional Reg | Apply Now |
Florida | Certified Contractor Qualifying Business (Plumbing | Department of Business & Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Certification of Registered Contractor Bond | Dept of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Additional Business Entity Bond | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Construction License Bond | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Certified Contractor Bond | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board | Apply Now |
Florida | Registered Contractor Qualifying Business Bond | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Statement of Bonding Limits (Change of Status of Q | Dept of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Certified Contractor as an Individual (Commerical | Dept of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Construction License Bond | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Contractor License Bond (Registered Contractor as | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Certified Contractor Qualifying Business (Building | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Construction License Bond (Change of Status - Inac | Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Florida | Construction Industry Licensing Bond(Financially R | State of Florida Dept of Business and Professional | Apply Now |
Georgia | Lincoln County Electrician Bond | Lincoln County Planning and Zoning | Apply Now |
Georgia | Pesticide Ground Contractor Bond | Dept of Agriculture - Pesticide Section | Apply Now |
Georgia | Electrical Contractor Bond (Augusta Richmond Count | Augusta Richmond County | Apply Now |
Georgia | Cobb County Code Compliance Bond | Cobb County Development & Inspections | Apply Now |
Georgia | Residential & General Contractors | State Board for General and Residential Contractor | Apply Now |
Georgia | Water Well Pump Installers Bond | GA EPD-Dept of Natural Resources | Apply Now |
Georgia | Performance Bond For Water Well Contractors and Dr | GA EPD-DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | Apply Now |
Georgia | Pesticide Ground Contractor Bond | Dept of Agriculture - Pesticide Section | Apply Now |
Georgia | DOT Performance Bond | STATE OF GEORGIA | Apply Now |
Hawaii | Contractors License | Dept of Commerce and Consumer Affairs | Apply Now |
Hawaii | City of Honolulu Trenching Bond | City and County of Honolulu | Apply Now |
Idaho | HVAC Contractor's/Specialty Contractor's Certifica | State of Idaho Division of Building Safety HVAC Bo | Apply Now |
Idaho | Plumbing Contractor's/Specialty Contractor's Licen | Division of Building Safety | Apply Now |
Illinois | Crystal Lake, ILGeneral Contractor License Bond | City of Crystal Lake | Apply Now |
Illinois | Contractor License Bond (Lincolnwood, IL) | Village of Lincolnwood | Apply Now |
Illinois | General Contractor License | Village of Tinley Park | Apply Now |
Illinois | General Contractor License Bond | Kankakee County Regional Planning Department | Apply Now |
Illinois | Electrical Contractor Bond | Village of Rosemont | Apply Now |
Illinois | General Contracting Bond (Village of Itasca, IL) | Village of Itasca, IL | Apply Now |
Illinois | General Contractor Bond (Village of Rosemont, IL) | Village of Rosemont | Apply Now |
Illinois | General Contractor License Bond (County of Dupage, | County of Dupage | Apply Now |
Illinois | Electrical Contractor Bond (Village of Hinsdale) | Village of Hinsdale | Apply Now |
Illinois | General Contractor Bond (Elmhurst, IL) | City of Elmhurst | Apply Now |
Illinois | Concrete Work Bond (Elmhurst, IL) | City of Elmhurst | Apply Now |
Illinois | General Contractor License Bond (Harwood Heights, | Village of Harwood Heights | Apply Now |
Illinois | General Contractor License Bond (Granite City, IL) | City of Granite City | Apply Now |
Illinois | Roofing Contractor (Limited) | Dept of Financial and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Illinois | Roofing Contractor (Unlimited) | Dept of Financial and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Illinois | Limited Liability Plumbing Contractor Bond | Illinois Department of Public Health Plumbing Prog | Apply Now |
Illinois | General Contractor Bond | City of Aurora, IL | Apply Now |
Illinois | (Community Unit School District No 300) Sign Contr | Community Unit School District No 300 - Purchasing | Apply Now |
Indiana | Timber Buyer | IN Dept of Natural Resources | Apply Now |
Indiana | General Contractor License Bond | Consolidated City of Indianapolis | Apply Now |
Indiana | Saint Joesph County Health Department General Cont | Saint Joseph County Health Dept. | Apply Now |
Indiana | Contractor License Bond | Consolidated City of Indianapolis | Apply Now |
Indiana | Building Contractor Bond | LaPort County | Apply Now |
Indiana | Marshall County General Contractor License | Marshall County Building | Apply Now |
Indiana | Building Contractor Bond | City of La Porte | Apply Now |
Indiana | Repair or Removal of Unsafe Building Bond | City of Richmond, Indiana | Apply Now |
Indiana | Waterproofing Contractor Bond (Lake County Plan Co | Lake County Plan Commission | Apply Now |
Indiana | General Contractor Bond (Lake County, IN) | The City of Gary | Apply Now |
Indiana | Excavatin in Streets Bond | The City of Mishawaka Indiana | Apply Now |
Iowa | City of Bettendorf Contractor License Bond | City of Bettendorf, Building Inspection Services | Apply Now |
Iowa | License and Permit Bond (Davenport, IA) | City of Davenport, Iowa | Apply Now |
Iowa | General Contractor Bond (Fort Dodge, IA) | City of Fort Dodge, IA; City Treasurer's Office | Apply Now |
Iowa | Right of Way Permit Bond (Fort Dodge, IA) | City Treasurer's Office | Apply Now |
Iowa | Division of Labor Out of State Contractor | Iowa division of labor contractor registration | Apply Now |
Iowa | Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) B | Iowa Division of Labor | Apply Now |
Iowa | Commercial Refrigeration Bond | Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board | Apply Now |
Kansas | Roofing Contractor License Bond | City of Colby | Apply Now |
Local Government | License & Permit City of Lockport, IL | City of Lockport | Apply Now |
Local Government | Compliance with City Ordinance | City of Newark | Apply Now |
Local Government | City of South Euclid 2011 Registration Bond | City Of South Euclid Department of Building | Apply Now |
Local Government | Village of Roselle, IL- Low Power Cabling Installe | Village of Roselle | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License - South St. Paul, MN | City of South St. Paul, MN | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License - Missoula, MT | City of Missoula, MT | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License - Provo City, UT | Provo City, UT | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License - Lynnfield, MA | Town of Lynnfield | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License - Galveston, TX | City of Galveston, TX | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License - Missoula, MT | City Council | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License - Williams County, VA | Department of Public Works | Apply Now |
Local Government | Engineering & Construction Management Blanket Buil | City of El Paso | Apply Now |
Local Government | Financially Responsible Officer 0K | Dept of Buisness and Professional Regulation | Apply Now |
Local Government | LAND USE and CONSTRUCTION SURETY BOND | Mecklenburg County Land Use & Environmental Servic | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor Registration | City of Lancaster | Apply Now |
Local Government | Misc. License | City of Minneapolis, License and Consumer Services | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License | City of Joplin | Apply Now |
Local Government | El Paso, TX, Engineering & Construction Management | City of El Paso | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License | Gallia County Health Department | Apply Now |
Local Government | County Sanitation Contractor License PP | County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles | Apply Now |
Local Government | Residential Specialty Contractor | City of Minneapolis | Apply Now |
Local Government | City of Pittsburgh Street Location Work Permit | City of Pittsburgh | Apply Now |
Local Government | City of Pittsburgh-Telecommunications Installing a | City of Pittsburgh | Apply Now |
Local Government | City of Portsmouth Contractor License Bond | City of Portsmouth | Apply Now |
Local Government | Building Contractor License | St. Joseph County/City of South Bend | Apply Now |
Local Government | Building Contractor License | City of Mishawaka | Apply Now |
Local Government | License and Permit Bond | City of Omaha | Apply Now |
Local Government | Drain Layer's Bond | The Town of Cromwell | Apply Now |
Local Government | Roofing Contractor License Bond | City of Colby | Apply Now |
Local Government | Contractor License Bond | City of Calumet City | Apply Now |
Local Government | (City of Port Aransas, TX) General Contractor Bond | City of Port Aransas | Apply Now |
Local Government | Home Improvement | Suffolk County Dept. of Consumer Affairs | Apply Now |
Local Government | Landscape Contractors Board | Landscape Contractor Board | Apply Now |
Local Government | San Francisco Street Excavation Bond | Dept of Public Works San Francisco ca | Apply Now |
Local Government | Burlington County, NJ | Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders | Apply Now |
Local Government | One Location Liability | New York City DOT | Apply Now |
Local Government | Guarantee Payment of Taxes in Subdivisions Bond | Auditor-Collect/Treas/Tax Coll/Prop Tax Div | Apply Now |
Louisiana | (Parish of Ascension, LA) Billboard Installation B | Parish of Ascension | Apply Now |
Louisiana | Contractor/Sub-Contractor | Secretary, Dept of Revenue | Apply Now |
Louisiana | Highway Permit Bond | LA Dept of Transportation Oversize | Apply Now |
Maryland | Montgomery County Performance Bond | Montgomery County Maryland Dept of Permitting Serv | Apply Now |
Maryland | Storm Water Management Bond | City of Takoma Park | Apply Now |
Maryland | Home Improvement Contractor | Home Improvement Commission | Apply Now |
Maryland | Home Improvement Contractor's Bond | State of Maryland | Apply Now |
Maryland | Hauling Performance Bond | MD Motor Carrier Division | Apply Now |
Massachusetts | Town of Weston - Street Opening Permit Bond | The Town of Weston | Apply Now |
Massachusetts | Contractor Guarrantee Tax Bond | MA Department of Revenue, Audit Division | Apply Now |
Michigan | Residential Builder and/or Residential maintenance | Michigan Dept. of Licensing and regulatory Affairs | Apply Now |
Michigan | Security Alarm Contractor Bond | Dept of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | Apply Now |
Michigan | Residential Builder and/or Residential Maintenance | Dept of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Lic. Div. | Apply Now |
Michigan | Uniform Bond | City of Detroit,County of Wayne, State of Michigan | Apply Now |
Minnesota | Mechanical License Bond | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Apply Now |
Minnesota | General Contracting License Bond | City of Circle Pines | Apply Now |
Minnesota | Electrical Contractor Bond | Dept of Labor and Industry | Apply Now |
Minnesota | Sign Contractor | Dept of Labor and Industry | Apply Now |
Minnesota | Mechanical K | Dept of Labor and Industry | Apply Now |
Minnesota | Technology System Contractor Bond | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Apply Now |
Minnesota | Non-Minnesota Contractor's Bond | State of Minnesota | Apply Now |
Mississippi | Planning and Development Contractor's Bond | City of Jackson, Building Permits Division | Apply Now |
Missouri | General Contractor License Bond | City of Joplin | Apply Now |
Missouri | City of Neosho Electrical Contractor Bond | City of Neosho | Apply Now |
Missouri | Contractor License Bond (City of Dexter, MO) | City of Dexter | Apply Now |
Missouri | Performance Bond (Construction) | Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission | Apply Now |
Montana | (Whitefish, MT) Public Works Contractor License Bo | City of Whitefish Public Works Dept. | Apply Now |
Nevada | Residential Pool and Spa License | State Contractors Board | Apply Now |
Nevada | Nevada State Contractors Board | State Contractors Board | Apply Now |
New Jersey | General Contractor License Bond | City of Jersey City | Apply Now |
New Jersey | Electrical Contractor Bond | Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors | Apply Now |
New Jersey | General Contractor License Bond | City of Jersey City | Apply Now |
New Jersey | Procuring & Installation of a 1,000 Gallon Grease | Hamilton Twsp | Apply Now |
New Jersey | Master Plumber Bond | Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers | Apply Now |
New Jersey | Township of Bloomfield Sidewalk Bond | TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD | Apply Now |
New Jersey | Maintenance License Bond | City of Elizabeth | Apply Now |
New Mexico | Contractor License | Construction Industries Division | Apply Now |
New Mexico | Installer and/or Repairman License | NM Manufactured Housing Division | Apply Now |
New Mexico | Contractor License Code Bond | Construction Industries Division | Apply Now |
New Mexico | Modular Structure Certification Bond | New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept | Apply Now |
New Mexico | Service Contract Provider Bond | STATE OF NEW MEXICO | Apply Now |
New Mexico | Contractors Taxation Surety | State of New Mexico | Apply Now |
New Mexico | Contractors Tax (Single Contract) Bond | New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department | Apply Now |
New York | County of Putnam Electrical Contractor License Bon | County of Putnam | Apply Now |
New York | Performance Bond | City of Niagara Falls | Apply Now |
New York | More Than ONe Location-Building Operations Permits | City of New York | Apply Now |
New York | Two to Fifty Locations Liability Permit Bond | City of New York/Commissioner of Transportation | Apply Now |
New York | Oversize and or Overweight Equipment Hauling Permi | Department of Transportation, State of New York | Apply Now |
North Carolina | Irrigation Contractor's License | NC Irrigation Contractors Licensing Board | Apply Now |
North Carolina | Land Use and Construction Bond | Mecklenburg County Land Use & Environmental Servic | Apply Now |
North Carolina | Privilege License Bond | City of Greensboro | Apply Now |
North Carolina | Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) B | Obligee info for this request was wrong | Apply Now |
North Carolina | Set-Up Contractor License | NC Manufactured Housing Board | Apply Now |
North Carolina | Home Warranty Bond | State of North Carolina, County of Wake | Apply Now |
North Carolina | Modular Building Set-Up Contractor License Bond | North Carolina Department of Insurance | Apply Now |
North Carolina | Landscape Contractors' Licensing Compliance Bond | NC Landscape Contractors Board | Apply Now |
North Dakota | LicenseBond | Department of Commerce | Apply Now |
North Dakota | Manufactured Home Installer Bond | North Dakota Department of Commerce | Apply Now |
North Dakota | Contractor License Third Party Liability Bond | Public Service Commission | Apply Now |
Ohio | City of Reynoldsburg Contractors Registration Bond | The City of Reynoldsburg Building Division | Apply Now |
Ohio | Contractor License/Registration Bond Form | City of Columbus | Apply Now |
Ohio | City of Cleveland Contractor's Bond | City of Cleveland Dept of Building | Apply Now |
Ohio | Contractor's Bond, City of University Heights | City of University Heights Building Department | Apply Now |
Ohio | Electrical Contractor's Bond | Trumbal County Electrical Department | Apply Now |
Ohio | Dayton & Montgomery County Plumbing Bond | Dayton & Montgomery County Public Health | Apply Now |
Ohio | Contractor License Bond (City of North Canton, OH) | City of North Canton | Apply Now |
Ohio | Installer of Manufactured Homes | Dept of Development, Building services Division | Apply Now |
Ohio | Concrete Contractor Bond (Village of Covington, OH | Ohio - Village Of Covington | Apply Now |
Ohio | Sewage Treatment Systems Service Provider Bond | ODH | Apply Now |
Ohio | Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) B | Ohio Department of Health | Apply Now |
Oklahoma | Building Contractor Bond | City of Enid | Apply Now |
Oklahoma | Construction Industries Board License | Oklahoma Construction Industries Board | Apply Now |
Oklahoma | Well Operator Bond | Oklahoma Corporation Comission Oil and Gas Divisio | Apply Now |
Oklahoma | Nonresident Contractor's Bond | Oklahoma Tax Commission | Apply Now |
Oregon | Residential Construction Contractor License | Construction Contractors Board | Apply Now |
Oregon | Landscape Contractor License | Landscape Contractors Board | Apply Now |
Oregon | Landscape Contractor License | Landscape Contractors Board | Apply Now |
Oregon | Landscape Contractor License | Landscape Contractors Board | Apply Now |
Oregon | State of Oregon Construction Contractor Board- Com | Construction Contractor Board | Apply Now |
Oregon | Water Well Constructor's | OR Water Resources Department | Apply Now |
Oregon | Statutory Public Works | Construction Contractors Board | Apply Now |
Oregon | Commercial Contractor License Bond | Construction Contractors Board | Apply Now |
Oregon | Farm Labor Contractor Bond | Bureau of Labor and Industries | Apply Now |
Other | St. Clair County Road Commission | St. Clair County Road Commission | Apply Now |
Pennsylvania | Telecommunications Installing and Operating Bond | City of Pittsburgh | Apply Now |
Pennsylvania | Road Weight Permit Bond | Township of Nottingham | Apply Now |
Pennsylvania | Road Weight Permit Bond | Township of Burlington | Apply Now |
Pennsylvania | Peters Township, PA Road Weight Permit Bond | Peters Township | Apply Now |
Pennsylvania | Union Township, PA Road Weight Permit Bond | Union Township | Apply Now |
Pennsylvania | Surety Bond (Street Permit) | PENNDOT - Bureau of Maintenance & Operations | Apply Now |
Pennsylvania | Pine Township Excess Weight Permit Bond | Pine Township | Apply Now |
Pennsylvania | City of Pittsburgh, PA Excess Weight Bond | City Of Pittsburgh | Apply Now |
Pennsylvania | Weight Restricted Highways Program Performance Bon | PENNDOT - Bureau of Maintenance & Operations | Apply Now |
South Carolina | Registered Residential Specialty Contractor | Residential Builders Commission | Apply Now |
South Carolina | South Carolina Manufactured Housing | SC Dept. of Manufactured Housing | Apply Now |
South Carolina | Contractor License (No P&P Language) | Residential Builders Commission | Apply Now |
South Carolina | (HVAC, plumber, electrician) Licensed Residential | Residential Builders Commission | Apply Now |
South Carolina | Service Contracts Bond | State of South Carolina | Apply Now |
Tennessee | Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson | NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY | Apply Now |
Tennessee | City of Hendersonville Permit Bond | Hendersonville Department of Building & Codes | Apply Now |
Tennessee | Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor | Board of Licensing Contractors, Dept of Commerce a | Apply Now |
Tennessee | Home Improvement Contractor | Dept. of Commerce & Insurance, Contractor License | Apply Now |
Tennessee | Memphis and Shelby County Code Enforcement Bond | Memphis & Shelby County | Apply Now |
Texas | Building Contractor's Bond (City of Abilene) | City of Abilene | Apply Now |
Texas | City of Galveston, TX -(Local) Payment & Performan | City of Galveston | Apply Now |
Texas | General Contractor's | City of Olmos Park | Apply Now |
Texas | Pole Attachement | AEP Texas Central Company | Apply Now |
Texas | Development Services Blanket Building and Construc | City of El Paso | Apply Now |
Texas | General Contractor License Bond | City of Galveston | Apply Now |
Texas | Blanket Building & Construction Bond | City of El Paso - Development Services Dept | Apply Now |
Texas | City of Sonora Electrical Contractor Bond | City of Sonora | Apply Now |
Texas | Blanket Building & Construction Bond | County of El Paso | Apply Now |
Texas | Home Improvement Contractor's/Salesman Bond | City of Kirby | Apply Now |
Texas | Contractors Bond (City of Midland, TX) | City of Midland | Apply Now |
Texas | Building Contractor's Bond (City of Abilene) | City of Abilene | Apply Now |
Texas | Blanket Building and Construction Bond (Town of Ho | Town of Horizon City | Apply Now |
Texas | Paving Bond (City of Dallas) | City of Dallas | Apply Now |
Texas | Development Services Dept Blanket Building & Const | City of El Paso | Apply Now |
Texas | Service Contract Provider Surety | State of Texas | Apply Now |
Texas | Over Axle and Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit B | Dept. of Motor Vehciles, Motor Carrier Division | Apply Now |
Utah | Appendix Form D: Contractors License | Division of Occupational and Professional Licensin | Apply Now |
Utah | Contractor's License | Division of Occupational and Professional Licensin | Apply Now |
Utah | Contractor License Bond | Div. of Occupational & Professional Licensing | Apply Now |
Utah | Contractor's License Bond | Utah Department of Ocupational Professional Licens | Apply Now |
Virginia | Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) B | Prince William County, Dept of Development Svcs, B | Apply Now |
Washington | Continuous Contractor's Surety | Dept of Labor and Industries, Contractor’s Registr | Apply Now |
Washington | Electrical/Telecommunications Contractor's | State of Washington Dept of L&I | Apply Now |
Washington | Commercial Installer and/or Maintenance Service Pr | Island County Health Department | Apply Now |
Washington | Fire Sprinkler System Contractor's License Bond | Fire Protection Bureau-Sprinkler Licensing Program | Apply Now |
Washington | Farm labor Contractor Bond | Dept of Labor & Industries Employee Standards Sec | Apply Now |
Washington | Side Sewer Contractor Registration | City of Seattle, Department of Planning & Developm | Apply Now |
Washington | Side Sewer Contractor Performance and Warranty Bon | City of Redman | Apply Now |
West Virginia | Division of Highways Encroachment | WV Depratment of Transporation | Apply Now |
Wisconsin | Tree-Brush Trimmer Bond | Risk Management Office-City of Green Bay | Apply Now |
Wisconsin | Plumber's Preformance Bond | City of Milwaukee | Apply Now |
Wisconsin | Dwelling Contractor-Restricted Certification Bond | Wisconsin Department of Safety & Prof Services | Apply Now |
Wyoming | Contractor License Bond | City of Gillette | Apply Now |
Wyoming | City of Sheridan, WY Contractor License Bond | City of Sheridan - City Hall 1st Floor | Apply Now |
Wyoming | (Town of Jackson, WY) Contractor License Bond | Town of Jackson, WY | Apply Now |
Wyoming | (City of Buffalo, WY) Contractor License Bond | City of Buffalo | Apply Now |
Wyoming | (City of Torrington, WY) Roofing and Construction | City of Torrington | Apply Now |
Contractor License Bond Claims: What You Need to Know
If you breach the contractor surety bond agreement, this may give rise to a surety bond claim! A claim can be due to non-compliance with state or local regulations, using fraudulent business methods, failure to declare and pay your taxes, etc.
Bond language and forms vary by location, so you need to be well aware of the ones required in your place (or places) of operation.
What happens if a claim is filed?
In the event of a claim, there are several possible courses of action. You can seek an out-of-court settlement, which is usually recommended if you know that you have breached the bond agreement and will lose the claim in court anyway. A settlement will generally be less costly and time-consuming and will not hurt your reputation the way a claim will.
Alternatively, you can try and go to court over the claim. If that is your preferred option, you need to make sure that you have sufficient and well-documented evidence to present. Communication with the claimant should be well-documented too, and at every step of the claim process.
Finally, it is advisable that you notify the company that issued your contractor license bond. After you present your case in front of the surety, they can decide to intervene in your favor and offer legal aid in court.
If you lose your court case, your will have to financially compensate the claimant up to the full penal sum of the bond.
Difference Between Contractor License Bonds and Contract Bonds
These two types of bonds are frequently confused, so we created a short infographic to explain the difference.

External Resources
Surety Bonds & Credit Ratings by the CSLB