The Ohio Contractor Bond-Summit County is required by the Summit County Department of Building Standards. The amount of the bond is set at $10,000 for the year. The bond states that the bondholder shall perform its work in the County of Summit in a workmanlike manner. Above all, they shall comply with the laws of Summit County.
Who needs the bond?
All contractors who wish to do their business in Summit County must be registered. The Summit County Contractors bond is one of the requirements. Types of registration include Communication Wiring, Demolition, Electrical, Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, General Contractor, HVAC, Hydronic, Kitchen Hood Suppression, Medical Gas, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Underground Fire Main.
Check which of the above also requires a current State of Ohio License Certificate.
How can I become a registered Contractor in Summit County?
Start by completing the Contractor Registration Application. There is a registration fee of $145 per registration. The County of Summit Building Standards Division also requires a $10,000 contractors surety bond and Certificate of liability insurance. A current OCILB/State Fire Marshal’s license, if applicable.
Why should I choose Surety1 for my Ohio Contractor Bond-Summit County?
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-Summit County 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-Summit County
- 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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