North Dakota
Contractor Bonds
North Dakota Contractor Bond License Guide
North Dakota requires contractors to obtain a contractor bond to become licensed. The amount for these bonds varies depending on the type of contractor, location, and project. Some of these bonds can be issued instantly online for a set premium or are prorated for the bond term’s end date.
Why are contractor bonds required in North Dakota?
Multiple counties and cities require contractors in North Dakota to post surety bonds prior to starting work. These bonds ensure the principal (contractor) will abide by all applicable rules and legislation outlining the classification-specific work, in addition to protecting consumers from damages caused by negligent or faulty work. Obligees (North Dakota government entities requiring the bond) place the liability on the principal.
Affected contractors can file a claim against the surety bond; if found to have validity, the surety (the company that financially backs the bond) will pay the claim up to the bond’s full amount. However, the principal is required to reimburse the surety in full for any money paid out.
Water Well Contractor Constructing Water Wells Bond
North Dakota water well contractors must post a $15,000 surety bond for a one-year term to become licensed to work in the state. The cost of this bond is currently a $100 premium; however, contractors can get an additional 25% for a multi-term purchase. Along with the surety bond, applicants are required to submit the following:
Water well contractor examination ($100 fee)
Minimum one-year water well apprenticeship
List three years' water well experience (including at least three references)
$200 annual certification fee
More information can be found on the North Dakota Administrative Code Article 33.1-18.
North Dakota city-specific contractor bonds
North Dakota residents must post a surety bond with the city they are working in. More information on specific cities can be found below.
Grand Forks Contractor
The city of Grand Forks requires contractors to post a $5,000 surety bond to become registered within the town in North Dakota. A one-year term for this bond has a $100 premium cost. A 25% multi-year discount is available for customers who purchase this bond for a multiple-year term upfront.
For each contractor classification the applicant is applying for, the applicant must submit an application and the following requirements, along with the surety bond.
North Dakota state contractor license
$60/year city license fee
Mechanical Contractor
North Dakota state contractor license
Written mechanical test with a passing grade of at least 80%
Exams can be set up through Kevin at (701) 740-6663 or (701) 746-2653
$170/year city license fee
Journeyman Mechanical Installer
North Dakota state contractor license
Written mechanical test with a passing grade of at least 75%
$55/year city license fee
Plumbing Contractor
North Dakota state plumbing license
$170/year city license fee
Journeyman Plumber
North Dakota state plumbing license
North Dakota state contractor license
$115/year city license fee
$500 deposit refunded three years after project completion
North Dakota state water and sewer installer license
North Dakota state contractor license
$115/year city license fee
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