The Ohio Contractor Bond-Columbus City is required by the City Treasurer, in the amount of $25,000. The bond states the bondholder, its agents, and employees shall save the City harmless from all loss and damage to persons or property. By way of accident or the want of care or skill on bondholders part in the work contracted, performed, pursued or attempted under such license/registration.
Who needs this bond?
The Department of Building and Zoning Services issues licenses and registrations to individual contractors who wish to perform work within the city. The Contractor Bond in one of the requirements. The purpose of issuing licenses and registrations is to provide for the safety and welfare of the general public within the city.
How do I become a Licensed/Registered Contractor in the City of Columbus?
Start by completing the General Contractor Application. Provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance. Limits of liability no less than $300,000 for damages to a single person and $500,000 for one occurrence. Submit the $25,000 contractors bond along with the registration fee of $350.
Why should I choose Surety1 for my Ohio Contractor Bond-Columbus City?
Surety1 can get this bond approved fast, with the lowest premium available. We have partnered with over a dozen A-rated surety markets to make this possible.
Start the process by completing our easy to navigate, free online application form. Next, one of our surety agents will contact you with a no-obligation quote on the bond premium. After that, we’ll collect the premium and have you sign the necessary paperwork. Then your Ohio Contractor Bond-Columbus City will be sent to you through USPS Priority Mail. If you need to get it faster, you can also opt for overnight delivery, for an additional fee.
You can trust Surety1 for all your surety bond needs. We have been writing bonds since 2003, servicing clients from all 50 states. We are also proud to say that we earned and continue to maintain an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
How to Get Your Ohio Contractor Bond-Columbus City
- Complete an online application. It’s free and no-obligation.
- One of our surety experts will contact you with a firm quote and an agreement to sign.
- Provide payment and your signed agreement, and then you will receive your Surety Bond!
If you have any questions, please call us at 877-654-2327.

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