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California Contractor Bond
ContractorBond.org helps California contractors secure the $25,000 contractor license bond required by the CSLB. Operated by Pacific United Insurance Services, a California-licensed insurance agency (Lic. #0H99349), we shop your bond across multiple CSLB-accepted surety carriers to help you compare rates, meet your licensing requirement, and get bonded fast — including Swimming Pool Contractor Bonds, LLC Employee Worker Bonds and Roofing Contractor Bonds.
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We provide fast and easy bonding services throughout California. License bonds are our specialty, but we also have competitive rates on bid and performance, Qualifying Individual, Roofing License, and Swimming Pool Bonds. Contact our specialists today with your surety needs; you'll be glad you did!
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Contractor bond pricing is based primarily on personal credit, and not every contractor has excellent credit. We work with multiple surety markets and can place bonds for the vast majority of applicants, regardless of credit history. Ask about our multi-year discount to lower your annual cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does a Contractor Bond Protect?
A Surety bond is a formal agreement between the State of California and a surety company that a contractor will uphold license law. (B&P Code Section 7000)
Contractors are to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the CSLB to avoid disciplinary action against their license. In the event a contractor does not comply with state law, a claim may be filed with the surety company by a customer, supplier or employee.
For Example, If a contractor were to take a deposit from a homeowner and does not finish the job as specified in their contract, the homeowner may then file a claim.
What Parties are Involved in a Surety Agreement?
There are three parties involved:
1. The principal who is the contractor who purchased the California contractor license bond to meet their CSLB requirement
2. The Obligee who is the government or state agency who sets the requirement for the license to be issued.
3. The Surety Company who provides the financial promise to ensure the contractor will abide by the laws set in place by the State.
What Bond Amount is Required in California?
Effective January 1st, 2023, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) increased the required surety amount from $15,000 to a $25,000 contractor's license bond.
This amount is not per project but is the total amount of all jobs the contractor takes on during the time the bond remains effective. Contractors who have violated California Law may also be subject to a separate disciplinary bond. The amount and time of an additional disciplinary requirement is unique to each contractor's situation.
Always abide by the law to avoid the high costs associated with penalties and subjecting your license to suspension.
How is a Bond different than Insurance
Many contractors confuse a surety bond with California contractor insurance, but there is a distinct difference between the two.
One of the primary reasons bond pricing is based heavily upon your individual credit history is because a contractor is liable for their actions and will have to repay the surety company in the event a claim is paid out.
When a claim is paid out on an insurance policy, the carrier does not expect payment in full from the policyholder.
Click here for more information on CSLB License Requirements.
Read more about bonding vs insurance and how to get your contractor's license.
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Michael has been a licensed California P&C broker since 2009, with over 15 years of experience helping contractors meet CSLB bonding and insurance requirements. He founded ContractorBond.org to give California contractors a faster, more transparent way to get bonded.
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