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How much does an Ohio contractor bond cost?
Ohio contractor bond costs start at $100 annually for most cities and counties. Your exact bond premium will vary depending on your city or county, license type, and required bond amount. Some cities and counties require their permit bonds expire on the same day annually to match their contractor license expiration, in which case your personal premium will be based on when you purchase your bond.
How do you get an Ohio contractor license bond?
You can purchase your Ohio contractor license bond online 24/7. Choose your city or county license from the dropdown above or the table below. Each city and county determines the information required on its form, but you'll usually provide your contractor or construction company name, physical business address, and license type for filing approval. Once your order is processed, your Ohio construction bond confirmation will be sent to your email.
How fast can I get a license bond for contractor registration?
Our industry-leading technology and responsive customer service team allow us to deliver your official Ohio contractor bond faster than any other surety provider. SuretyBonds.com offers digital delivery for most Ohio construction contractor bonds. Orders placed by 4 PM CST Monday-Friday are typically processed with same-day emailed bond delivery. If your city or county requires your official bond be physically issued and delivered to you, we'll ship it to your preferred mailing address.
If you have questions about Ohio contractor license bond requirements, call 1(800)308-4358 to speak with a friendly surety expert. We're here to guide you through the contractor bond process so you can get back to running your business.
What is an Ohio contractor license bond?
“Ohio contractor license bond” is a blanket term for the many different surety bonds required by cities and counties for licensing across all contractor classifications. Ohio Revised Code 4740 requires local building and health departments to regulate their own commercial and residential contractors, which includes enforcing contractor license and bond requirements. All Ohio contractor bonds have unique terms, but they generally enforce contractor compliance laws that regulate construction work. The bond amount required varies depending on each city or county's individual codified ordinances.
Why do you need an Ohio contractor bond?
You need to file Ohio contractor bonds to fulfill individual city and county compliance requirements before becoming a licensed contractor. By filing these bonds you agree to follow any applicable state, county, or city laws that regulate contractor licensing. If you fail to do so, your issuing surety company will pay valid claims to those harmed by your noncompliance up to the full bond amount. You would then be required to reimburse your surety company for all damages paid.
Who regulates licensing for contractors?
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) enforces requirements for commercial contractors licensed to perform electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing; hydronics; and refrigeration work in the state. If you have questions about these state contractor registration requirements, the board advises you call 1(614)644-3493.
Local city and county building and health departments enforce registration requirements for their own commercial permits and residential contractors. If you have questions about your city's construction contractor license and surety bond requirements, contact your local licensing department. If you need a surety bond for a city or county not listed here, call 1(800)308-4358.
Need a surety bond for a construction project in Ohio?
Ohio contractor bonds are required for local licensing compliance at the city or county level. If you need a surety bond before you can begin work on an individual contracted project, you might need a bid bond, payment bond, performance bond, or other type of contract bond. If you work in states other than Ohio, we also offer contractor license bonds nationwide.
How do I update or change my contractor bond form?
If your city or county requires you to make any changes to your Ohio surety bond documentation, contact your surety company. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change. The most common changes requested for these bonds are the contractor or construction company's name or address.
How do I renew my contractor registration surety bond?
You must renew your Ohio construction bond before its current term expires to keep your contractor registration in good standing. 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. You must maintain an active surety bond with each individual city and county as long as you perform construction work there.
How do I become a licensed contractor in Ohio?
Contractor license requirements vary depending on the cities and counties you work in and the type of construction work you do there. The first step in becoming a licensed contractor is determining which license you need for each city and county you work in. For example, you might need a general contractor license for one city or county and a home improvement contractor license for others.
You'll then need to submit the appropriate contractor license application forms as required by the city and county. Some of the most common requirements include a certificate of liability insurance, a state or federal license for your trade classification, worker’s compensation insurance, and government-issued identification. You can find specific requirements for your city or county below in the Additional Resources section.
Additional Resources
Allen County: Plumbing Program
Ashville: Contractor Registration
Aurora: Registering as a Contractor
Avon Lake: Contractor Registration Packet
Bedford: Contractor Registration
Bedford Heights: Contractor Registration Packet
Bexley: Building and Zoning Department
Bratenahl: Contractor Resources
Brecksville: Contractor Registration Packet
Broadview: Applications, Forms & Fees
Brook Park: 2023 Contractor Registration
Brooklyn Heights: Contractor Registration Packet
Brunswick: Application for First Time Contractors
Canton: Building Department Resources
Chagrin Falls: Contractor Registration and Bond Form
Chillicothe: Application for Contractor Registration
Cincinnati: Contractor Registration
Clermont: Plumbing Regulations
Cleveland: Permit Guide - Contractors
Cleveland Heights: Contractor Resources
Columbus: Contractor Licensing/Registration
Cuyahoga Heights: Contractor Registration Form
Cuyahoga County: Contractor Registration Forms
Dayton: Contractors Registration & Bond Form
Dayton and Montgomery County: Plumbing Bond
Delaware: Licenses, Permits & Forms
East Cleveland: Building & Housing
Eastlake: Application for Contractor Registration
Erie County: Contractor Registration
Fairfield County: Contractor Registration
Fayette County: Contractor Information
Findlay: Permit & License Information
Franklin County: Plumbing Contractor Information
Garfield Heights: Contractors Resources
Grandview Heights: Contractor Registration
Grove City: Contractor Registration Application
Hamilton County: Plumbing Contractor Registration
Hancock: 2023 Plumbing Registration Packet
Hartville: Building Department
Highland Hills: Contractor Registration Procedures
Hocking County: Plumbing Program
Huron County: Sewage Program Resources
Independence: 2023 Contractor Registration
Jefferson County: Plumbing Permit
Kirtland: Registration Procedures for Contractors
LaGrange: Contractor and Resident's Required Permits
Lake County: Application Sewer and Water Builder Contractor License
Lancaster: Contractor Information
Lorain County: Sewer Builders License Application
Lyndhurst: 2023 Contractor Registration Packet
Macedonia: Contractor Registration Requirement
Madison County: Building and Zoning Department
Maple Heights: Contractor Registration
Marion: Contractor Registration
Marion County: Plumbing Contractor Registration
Marysville: Contractors License Application
Massillon: Business Permits, Forms, Requirements & More
Maumee: Contractor Application
Medina County: Sanitary Engineer Resources
Mentor: Contractor Registration
Middleburg: Contractor Registration
Middletown: Building Inspections
Moreland Hills: Contractor Registration
Newburgh Heights: Contractor Information
Niles: Building Services Department
North Canton: Contractors Resources
Northfield: Building Department
North Randall: Contractor Registration
North Ridgeville: New Contractor Registration Form
North Royalton: 2023 Contractor Registration Packet
Olmsted: Contractor Registration Requirements
Oregon: Contractor Registration
Parma: Contractor Registration Packet
Perry County: Plumbing Resources
Piqua: Contractor Registration Application
Portage County: Registered Contractors
Portsmouth: Contractor Registration Application
Reminderville: Building Department Applications and Permits
Reynoldsburg: Contractor Registration Application
Rossford: Contractor Registration
Sandusky: Contractor Registration and Licensing
Seven Hills: 2023 Contractor Application
Sidney-Shelby County: 2023 Plumbing Contractor Application Packet
Sheffield Lake: Contractor Registration
Solon: Contractor Registration
South Bloomfield: Building Department
South Euclid: 2023 Contractor Registration Packet
South Russell: Contractor Registration
Southwest Licking Community: Contractor Resources
Springfield: Contractor Licenses
Stark County: Plumbing Resources
Streetsboro: Building Department
Strongsville: Contractor & Homeowner Registration
Sylvania: Permits and Licensing
Trumbull County: Building Inspection
Twinsburg: Contractor Registration
Union County: Building Regulation
University Heights: Contractors Registration
Upper Arlington: Contractor Registration
Walton Hills: Building Department
Warren County: Building & Zoning Department
Warren: Contractor Registration Form
Wayne County: Plumbing Resources
Wellington: Contractor Building Registration
Westlake: Contractor Registration
Whitehall: Contractor Requirements
Wickliffe: Contractor Registration Packet
Willoughby: Contractor Resources
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