Ohio
Contractor Bonds

Ohio Contractor Bond License Guide

Ohio 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 Ohio?

Multiple counties and cities require contractors in Ohio 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 (Ohio 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.

City of Cincinnati Street Contractor Bond

The City of Cincinnati Division of Engineering: Right-of-Way Management requires street contractors to post a $10,000 surety bond and obtain a right-of-way permit. These bonds are issued for a one-year term, expiring March 31. Because the term of the bond may vary, the price of your bond may be prorated depending on the exact term.

A Cincinnati street contractor bond carries a minimum cost of $100 — get your bond instantly online today without a credit check!

Greater Cincinnati Water Works Contractor Bond

A $10,000 bond is required of water works contractors by Greater Cincinnati. Purchase your water works bond instantly online for a one-year term for a $100 premium. A 25% multi-year discount is available for customers who purchase this bond for a multiple-year term upfront. Save time and money today by purchasing your bond through ContractorBonds.com!

City of Cleveland Contractor Bonds

A $25,000 bond is required of contractors in the City of Cleveland. Purchase your contractor bond instantly online for a one-year term for a $125 premium. This amount can be prorated to match the time remaining before the bond term’s end date. Along with the application, contractors must submit a power-of-attorney form and a minimum $200,000 certificate of insurance. The application must be submitted to the Department of Building and Housing once completed.

Information on more specific contractor bonds within the City of Cleveland can be found below.

City of Cleveland Demolition Contractor Bond

Demolition contractors in the City of Cleveland must post a $25,000 contractor bond and register with the Department of Building and Housing. This bond can be purchased for $125 instantly online for a one-year term expiring on December 31. The cost may, however be prorated to match the bond’s term. Applicants must also include a power-of-attorney form and a minimum $200,000 Certificate of Insurance.

City of Cleveland Electrical Contractor Bond

The City of Cleveland requires electrical contractors to post a $25,000 bond to register as a licensed contractor. A one-year term for this bond costs $125, expiring December 31. However, the premium may be prorated. Along with the registration form, applicants must also include a power-of-attorney form, a minimum $200,000 Certificate of Insurance, and a copy of their electrical state license.

City of Cleveland HVAC Contractor Bond

HVAC contractors in the City of Cleveland must register for a contractor license and post a $25,000 bond. This bond can be purchased instantly online for a $125 for a one-year term expiring December 31. The bond premium may be prorated. A power-of-attorney form, a minimum $200,000 Certificate of Insurance, and a copy of the applicant’s HVAC state license must be included with the registration form.

City of Cleveland Plumbing Contractor Bond

Along with registration, a $25,000 bond is required of plumbing contractors by the City of Cleveland. Applicants can get this bond online for $125 for a one-year term, expiring December 31, or have it prorated based on the time remaining in the term. Included in the registration must be a power-of-attorney form, a minimum $200,000 Certificate of Insurance, and a copy of a state plumbing license.

Cuyahoga County Contractor Bonds

The county of Cuyahoga required contractors of various classifications to post a contractor bond to register with the county.

Cuyahoga County Plumbing Contractor Bond

A $25,000 surety bond is required by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health of all plumbing contractors. This bond can be issued for a one-year term, expiring annually on December 31. A one-year term for this bond costs $125; however, the premium may be prorated. Regardless of the term of your bond, there is a minimum cost of $100.

Cuyahoga County Sewer Contractor Bond

Sewer contractors are required by Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works to obtain a sewer permit. Sewer contractors must also post a $5,000 contractor license bond with the county that expires annually on December 31. The price of this bond may vary depending on the exact term of the bond. However, this bond can be issued instantly online for a one-year term for a $100 premium.

City of Dayton Contractor Bonds

Contractors in the City of Dayton, Ohio must post a $10,000 contractor license bond. This bond can be purchased instantly online for a one-year term. The premium is prorated to match the bond term’s end date.

Specific City of Dayton contractor bonds may have additional requirements or specific fees for registration.

City of Dayton Electrical Contractor Bond

The City of Dayton requires electrical contractors to post a $10,000 bond to register as a licensed contractor. A one-year term for this bond costs electrical contractors $100, expiring on December 31. However, because the term could be under one year, the premium may be prorated. Along with the registration form, applicants must also include the registration fee, a Certificate of Liability Insurance, and a copy of their State of Ohio Electrical Contractor License.

City of Dayton HVAC Contractor Bond

HVAC contractors in the City of Dayton must register for a contractor license and post a $10,000 bond. This bond can be purchased instantly online for $100 for a one-year term expiring December 31. The bond premium may be prorated to match the cost of the time remaining before the bond’s end date. The registration fee, a Certificate of Liability Insurance, and a copy of their State of Ohio HVAC Contractor License must be included with the registration form.

City of Dayton Pipe Laying Contractor Bond

Pipe laying contractors are required to post a $10,000 bond to register with the City of Dayton. Get your bond online today for $100 for a one-year term expiring December 31. Applicants must include a $200 registration fee and a Certificate of Liability Insurance.

City of Dayton Plumbing Contractor Bond

A $10,000 bond is required of plumbing contractors to register with the City of Dayton. Applicants can get this bond online for $100 for a one-year term, expiring December 31, or have it prorated for the time remaining before the bond’s end date. Included in the registration must be the registration fee, a Certificate of Liability Insurance, and a copy their State of Ohio Plumbing Contractor license.

City of Massillon Contractor Bonds

The City of Massillon, Ohio, mandates that contractors of varying classifications must post a license and permit bond with the Massillon Building Department.

City of Massillon Electrical Contractor Bond

The Massillon Building Department requires electrical contractors to post a $10,000 bond to register as a licensed contractor in the city. Permit fees may vary based on the type of work performed. A one-year term for this bond costs $100; however, the premium may be prorated.

City of Massillon Home Improvement Contractor Bond

Home improvement contractors in Massillon must register with the Building Department and post a $10,000 contractor license bond. This bond can be purchased instantly online for a $100 premium; however, the cost may be prorated to match the time remaining in the bond’s term.

City of Massillon Demolition Contractor Bond

Demolition contractors in the City of Massillon must post a $10,000 contractor bond and register with the Building Department. This bond can be purchased for $100 instantly online for a one-year term.

City of Massillon Heating Contractor Bond

Heating contractors are required to post a $10,000 bond to register with the City of Massillon. Fees may apply. Get your bond online today for $100; the bond premium can be prorated to match the remainder of the bond’s term.

City of Massillon Plumbing Contractor Bond

A $5,000 bond is required of plumbing contractors by the City of Massillon Building Inspection Department of plumbing contractors applying for a permit; relevant fees will apply. You can get this bond online for $100 within minutes when working with ContractorBonds.com.

City of Strongsville Contractor Bonds

All contractors that fall under the classification of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm/fire suppression, or a general trades category must complete a license registration with the City of Strongsville.

City of Strongsville HVAC Contractor Bond

HVAC contractors in Strongsville must register with the Building Inspection Division and post a $10,000 contractor license bond. This bond can be purchased instantly online for a $100 premium to all applicants without a credit check.

City of Strongsville Electrical Contractor Bond

The Building Department requires electrical contractors to post a $10,000 bond to register as a licensed contractor. Purchase your Strongsville electrical contractor bond online for a $100 premium through ContractorBonds.com today!

City of Strongsville Plumbing Contractor Bond

A $10,000 bond is required of plumbing contractors by the City of Strongsville Building Inspection Department of plumbing contractors applying for registration. You can get this bond online for $100 within minutes when working with ContractorBonds.com.

City of Strongsville Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression Contractor Bond

Fire alarm or fire suppression contractors are required to post a $10,000 bond to register with the City of Strongsville. Get your bond online today for $100!

City of Strongsville General Trades Contractor Bond

Contractors whose classification does not fit into any of the following categories must apply for a General Trades Contractor registration:

• Electrical

• Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression

• HVAC

• Plumbing

General trades contractors can obtain their required $10,000 contractor bond online through ContractorBonds.com today for a $100 premium.

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