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What Is a Colorado Contractor License Bond?
A Colorado contractor license bond is a financial guarantee that a contractor will comply with state and local licensing laws when working on jobs. Filing a surety bond is a requirement before a contractor can receive or renew their license in various Colorado cities and counties. This protects the public from faulty work or fraudulent actions by contractors.
How Much Do Colorado Contractor License Bonds Cost?
Colorado contractor license bond costs start at $100 per year. Your exact rate will vary depending on the license type you need and its required bond amount.
Most city and county permit bonds cost $100 annually, but a few license types require a quick application review to determine personalized pricing. Select your bond below to get started now.
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Who Needs a Colorado Contractor Bond?
Colorado contractor surety bond requirements depend on where you work, the type of work you do, and the specific license you need. Cities, counties and sanitation districts enforce their own license and bond requirements.
Other Construction Bonds in Colorado
You may also need a payment bond, performance bond or another type of contract bond for certain construction projects in Colorado. Or, if you work outside of Colorado, we also offer contractor license bonds nationwide.
How to Get a Colorado Contractor Bond
With SuretyBonds.com, you can get most Colorado contractor license bonds instantly online. Simply find the bond you need and enter your information. You’ll receive your official bond confirmation via email in minutes.
A few Colorado contractor bonds require a quick application review to determine pricing. If so, apply online and a representative will contact you within one business day to discuss your quote.
How Fast Can I Get My Bond?
SuretyBonds.com offers the fastest and easiest way to get contractor bonds. You can purchase most Colorado contractor license bonds online 24/7 with instant digital delivery. If your obligee requires the original bond form with wet signatures, we offer an overnight shipping option.
How Do Colorado Contractor Bonds Work?
Colorado contractor bonds protect consumers and public entities who could be harmed by defective construction or other license noncompliance. They may also cover potential damages for employees, subcontractors or suppliers on a job.
If you break the bond terms, the surety company will pay valid claims to harmed parties up to the full bond amount, which you must then reimburse in full.
Who Regulates Colorado Contractor Licensing?
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies enforces licensing requirements for the state's plumbing and electrical contractors. General contractors are not licensed at the state level but might need to be licensed at the local level.
How to Become a Licensed Contractor in Colorado
To become an electrical or plumbing contractor in Colorado, submit your state license application to the Department of Regulatory Agencies. They will provide information on testing locations, fees and schedules.
All other contractor licensing requirements vary by city, county or sanitation district. Generally, you'll need to submit an application packet and surety bond before receiving your local contractor license.
More Resources
- How to Become a Licensed, Bonded Contractor
- Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractors (BOE)
- Adams County: Building Permit and Contractor Registration
- Arvada: Municipal General Contractor
- Bear Creek Water and Sanitation District: Contractor Information
- Canon City: Contractor Information
- Colorado Springs: Concrete Contractor License
- Colorado Springs: Excavation License
- Denver: Contractor Licensing
- El Paso County: Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
- Englewood: Contractor License
- Federal Heights: Building Department
- Firestone: Contractor Licenses
- Fort Collins: Building Services Contractor Forms
- Fort Lupton: Contractor Licensing
- Fountain: Business Licensing
- Green Mountain Water and Sanitation Plumbing: Contractors
- Lakewood: Contractor Registration
- Littleton: Contractor Licensing & Renewal Process
- North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District: Contractor Licenses
- Northwest Lakewood Sanitation District
- Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District: Liecnsing Requirements
- Pueblo: Contractor Registration
- South Adams County Water & Sanitation District: Contractor License Information
- Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District: Licensing Requirements
- Teller County: Building Department Contractor Licensing Information
- Trinidad: Building Inspections, Contractor Licenses & Permits
- Westminster: Contractors
- Westridge Sanitation District: Plumbers/Drain Layers
- Wheat Ridge: Construction in City Right Of Way
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