City of Dayton, OH – Contractor License Bond

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Who needs a contractor license bond in Dayton, Ohio?

Contractors must meet the following requirements before beginning work in the City of Dayton.

Electrical Contractors

  • Register with the city
  • Post a $10,000 surety bond
  • Pay the registration fee: $250 for one year, $400 for two years
  • Provide a certificate of liability insurance (amounts are listed on the registration form)
  • Provide a copy of your State of Ohio electrical contractor’s license

Pipe-Laying Contractors

  • Register with the city 
  • Post a $10,000 bond
  • Pay the registration fee of $200
  • Provide a certificate of liability insurance (amounts are listed on the registration form)

Plumbing Contractors

  • Register with the city
  • Post a $10,000 bond
  • Pay the registration fee: $350 for one year, $600 for two years
  • Provide a certificate of liability insurance (amounts are listed on the registration form)
  • Provide a copy of your State of Ohio license

Warm Air Heating Contractors

  • Register with the city
  • Post a $10,000 bond
  • Pay the registration fee: $250 for one year, $500 for two years
  • Provide a certificate of liability insurance (amounts are listed on the registration form)
  • Provide a copy of your State of Ohio license

Journeyman and apprentice plumbers must also register with the city, but no license bond is required. Journeymen plumbers must complete a licensing exam

Need help getting the correct bond? Call ZipBonds at (888) 435-4191 to speak with an agent. You can also check out our page on contractor license bonds in Ohio for state-specific information.

Get Your Dayton Contractor Bond:

Frequently Asked Questions

Dayton contractor license bonds last for one year and expire on December 31. Renew your bond annually before this date to remain in good standing with the city. ZipBonds offers premiums starting at just $100 and can often issue license bonds immediately.

If you work in a single trade, you will only need one license bond (unless you need a bond at the state and local levels). If you work in multiple trades requiring a bond, you’ll likely need one bond per trade.

Apply for Your Contractor Bond in Dayton, OH

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.

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