New York Putnam County Home Improvement Contractor Bond

How much does a Putnam County home improvement contractor bond cost?

The Putnam County New York home improvement contractor bond costs $219 for the county's required 2-year term. Your $219 premium will cover the full 2-year bond term as required by the county.

How do I get a home improvement contractor bond in Putnam County?

You can purchase your Putnam County home improvement contractor bond online 24/7. You'll just need to provide your contractor or construction company name for Department of Consumer Affairs filing approval. Once your payment is received, your official Putnam County bond will be delivered to your email instantly.

How fast can I get a Putnam County New York contractor bond?

SuretyBonds.com offers instant Putman County New York home improvement contractor bond delivery 24/7. Purchase now to receive your official Putnam County surety bond delivered in minutes by email.

What is a Putnam County home improvement contractor bond?

Putnam County General Legislation Section 135-25 requires individuals file a $25,000 license and permit bond before performing any home improvement work in Putnam County. By filing this bond a home improvement contractor agrees to perform all duties and comply with all laws and ordinances pertaining to their home improvement license or permit. If they fail to do so, their issuing surety company will pay valid claims up to the full $25,000 bond amount, which the bonded home improvement contractor must reimburse. 

Who regulates licensing for home improvement contractors in Putnam County, NY?

The Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Board enforces license requirements for home improvement contractors, including the $25,000 surety bond requirement. You can contact the board by calling 1(845)808-1617 or emailing [email protected].

How do I update or change my bond form? 

If the Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Board 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 contractor or construction company's name is the most commonly requested change for this bond.

How do I renew my contractor license bond in Putnam County?

You must renew your Putnam County home improvement contractor bond before its current 2-year term expires. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, renewal instructions will be emailed to you to keep your bond active for your next license term. Your bond must remain active for your entire registration period as well as through the duration of any home improvement work you perform in the county.

How do I get a contractor's license in Putnam County, New York? 

You must provide the following when applying for your Putnam County home improvement contractor registration. The county will return your application if any required information or documentation is missing 

• application
• copy of certified business certificate (individuals only)
• copy of certified partnership certificate (partnerships only)
• copy of corporate filing receipt (corporations only)
• certificate of liability insurance
• workers compensation form (C105.2 or U26.3) or exemption form (CE-200)
• $25,000 license and permit bond
• current copies of vehicle registrations used to perform home improvement work
• copies of current home improvement licenses (if held in other municipalities)
• copy of valid driver's license
• registration fee 
• photo of the owner, partner, or highest-ranking corporate officer