How much does an Iowa plumbing and mechanical contractor bond cost?
The Iowa plumbing and mechanical contractor bond costs $75 annually. Choose our multi-year discount during checkout to extend your bond term and save money on your mechanical or plumbing contractor bond premium.
How do you get a plumbing and mechanical systems bond in Iowa?
You can purchase your Iowa plumbing and mechanical systems bond online 24/7. Once your payment has been processed, your official Iowa surety bond will be delivered to your email instantly.
How fast can I get a plumbing and mechanical systems bond?
SuretyBonds.com offers instant Iowa plumbing and mechanical systems bond delivery 24/7. Buy now to receive your official contractor registration bond in minutes by email.
What is an Iowa plumbing and mechanical contractor bond?
Iowa Code Chapter 105.19 requires individuals file a surety bond before completing plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic work in the state. The state's official bond form is titled “Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board License Bond (Continuous)” but is more commonly known as the “Iowa plumbing and mechanical systems bond," “plumbing contractor bond,” or “mechanical contractor bond.” Iowa code specifies you must file the bond yourself if you perform the work individually or if your business is a sole proprietorship. If you're an employee or owner of a legal entity, the licensed entity must purchase and file the bond to cover any plumbing and mechanical contractor work completed.
Why do plumbers and mechanical contractors need a bond?
You must purchase and file this Iowa surety bond before you can work in the state as a plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic construction contractor. By filing this bond, you agree to faithfully comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to your construction contractor license. If you fail to do so, your issuing surety company will pay valid claims to the state or your customers up to your full $5,000 surety bond amount, which you must reimburse.
Who regulates licensing for plumbing and mechanical contractors?
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board enforces contractor licensing requirements - including specialty licenses - for plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, hydronic/mechanical professionals, and medical gas piping installation certification. To contact the Board, call 1(866)280-1521 or email [email protected].
The Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board requires this contractor license bond for state contractor licensing. We also offer other Iowa contractor license bond types for contractors licensed to work in certain cities and trades.
Who needs an Iowa plumbing and mechanical systems bond?
You must purchase and file this Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board license bond to be licensed with the state as any of the following construction contractor types.
- plumbing contractor
- mechanical contractor
- HVAC contractor
- refrigeration contractor
- sheet metal contractor
- hydronic systems services contractor
How do I update or change my Iowa plumbing and mechanical systems bond?
If the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board requires your bond documentation to be updated for any reason, contact your surety company. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change. The most common change requested is updating your name to match your new contractor registration application or existing state license.
How do I renew my Iowa plumber and mechanical contractor bond?
You should renew your Iowa plumber and mechanical contractor bond before its current term expires. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, instructions will be provided to keep your bond active for your next state license term.
What do you need for your Iowa plumber or mechanical contractor license?
Complete the steps below to apply for your Iowa plumbing contractor license or Iowa mechanical contractor license.
- Be 18 years or older.
- Complete your online application through the Iowa Department of Public Health Regulatory Program.
- Purchase and file your $5,000 Iowa surety bond.
- Pay your license fee, which will depend on your license term.
- Provide your Iowa Workforce Development Contractor Registration Number, if applicable.
- Purchase $500,000 liability insurance.
- Upload your valid unemployment insurance number.
- Show proof of your permanent place of business.
- Provide documentation for any criminal convictions connected to previous contractor work, if applicable.
Once your contractor registration application has been approved, the Division of Labor will automatically email you a copy of your new license certificate and wallet card to the email address you provided.
