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How much does a South Bend Indiana contractor bond cost?

The South Bend Indiana contractor license bond costs $50 annually if you're a building contractor, electrical contractor, HVAC contractor, or sign contractor. If you're a demolition contractor, your bond will cost $100 annually. No matter which South Bend contractor bond you need, you can save money by selecting our multi-year discount at checkout!

How do you get a contractor bond in South Bend Indiana?

You can purchase your South Bend contractor license bond online 24/7. You'll just need to provide your contractor name and license type for South Bend Building Department filing approval. Once your payment has been processed, your official Indiana surety bond will be emailed to you instantly.

How fast can I get a contractor license bond?

SuretyBonds.com offers instant emailed South Bend Indiana contractor license bond delivery 24/7. Purchase your South Bend surety bond online now to receive your official bond delivered in minutes by email.

Bond Type
$5,000City of South Bend Contractor BondBuilding, Electrical, HVAC, Sign Contractors
$10,000City of South Bend Contractor BondDemolition Contractors

What is a South Bend Indiana contractor surety bond?

South Bend and St Joseph County require contractors file a surety bond for local contractor licensing. This bond requires licensed contractors comply with applicable laws outlined in the 2020 Indiana Residential Code. If you file this Indiana surety bond and fail to do so, your issuing surety company will pay valid claims to harmed individuals up to your full bond amount, which you must reimburse.

Who regulates licensing for contractors in South Bend?

The South Bend Building Department enforces licensing for contractors who work in the city, including the required bond amount for each license type. If you have any questions about your permit registration or upcoming construction project, you can contact the department by calling 1(574)235-9554 or emailing [email protected].

Who needs a South Bend Indiana contractor bond?

If you work in South Bend or St Joseph County as a building contractor, electrical contractor, HVAC contractor, or sign contractor, you're required to file a $5,000 surety bond with the Building Department as a condition of licensing. If you work as a demolition contractor, you'll need to file a $10,000 surety bond. 

This bond is for contractors working in South Bend or St Joseph County. If you work as a contractor in a different Indiana municipality, such as La Porte, Fort Wayne, or Terre Haute, we also offer other Indiana contractor license bond types.

How do I update or change my contractor license bond form?

If the South Bend Indiana Department of Building requires your surety bond documentation to be updated for any reason, contact your surety provider. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change. The most common changes requested are updating your name or license type on the bond to match your contractor license.

How do I renew my South Bend Indiana contractor bond?

You must renew your Indiana contractor surety bond before its current term expires. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, renewal instructions will be provided to keep your bond active for your next license term. 

How do I get a contractor license in South Bend Indiana?

All contractors working in South Bend or St Joseph County must be licensed. Each South Bend Indiana contractor license has different registration requirements and guidelines. You can find specific instructions for your South Bend Indiana contractor license type below. 

Building Contractor Registration

Demolition Contractor Registration

Electrical Contractor Registration

HVAC Contractor Registration

Sign Contractor Registration

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