Alabama Contractor License Bond
What is an Alabama contractor license bond?
The state of Alabama does not have a blanket bond requirement for all contractors, but counties and municipalities throughout the state do. Contractors of various types – HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, roofing, electrical, lawn sprinkler installer, gas fitting, etc. – may need to obtain a surety bond to become licensed in Alabama.
Additionally, a general contractor who doesn’t meet the minimum net worth requirements for work valued at $50,000 or higher may need a contractor license bond. Your obligee, in this case, would be the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Contact your local licensing authority to determine if you need a contractor license bond. The bond will ensure you follow local laws and building codes. If you’re bonded and fail to fulfill your obligations, any party injured as a result may file a claim on your bond.
Learn more about how contractor license bonds work in our complete guide.
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Alabama Contractor License Bond Requirements
If you need to get a contractor’s license in a city or county in Alabama, you may need to post a surety bond first. Most contractor license bonds are worth $1,000 to $15,000. You will pay a small percentage of the bond requirement for your location. The better your credit score is, the lower your premium may be. Expect to pay as little as 1-3% of the total bond amount.
If you plan to operate your business in any of the following counties or cities in Alabama, you may need a surety bond first. Check with your local governing organization (or contact ZipBonds) to know for sure.
Get Your Contractor License Bond in Alabama
ZipBonds offers the fastest and most secure option for getting bonded. Our all-digital platform is intuitive and straightforward. Apply online, email support@zipbonds.com or call 888.435.4191 to speak with an agent directly.
About ZipBonds.com
Founders Ryan Swalve and Zach Mefferd formed the vision for ZipBonds.com when they realized how overly complicated it was to help clients place surety. The frustration of being unable to incorporate the technology they’d used in other insurance-focused projects left them thinking “there has to be a better way.”
Fast forward a couple of years, and that better way is the impetus of everything we do at ZipBonds. We constantly look for innovative ways to improve the bonding process for our clients and agents. Our team comprises individuals who understand all angles of surety – for companies, agencies, and individuals. Incorporating everyone’s point of view to improve the process while simultaneously integrating cutting-edge technology is what sets our business apart.