Arizona Contractor License Bond

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What is an Arizona Contractor License Bond?

Like many other states, contractors working in the state of Arizona may be required to obtain a valid license to do business. Part of the licensing requirement is posting an Arizona contractor license bond to protect customers from illegal or fraudulent business practices.

There is a statewide mandate for an Arizona contractor license bond, but the amount of the bond depends on the type of work a contractor performs and the value of the project.

How Does an Arizona Contractor License Bond Work?

An Arizona contractor license bond is a type of surety bond that functions as a three-party contract between the parties listed below

The Obligee

The obligee is the authority requiring the bond to be posted, which is the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

The Principal

The contractor applying for the contractor license bond is known as the principal.

The Surety

The surety is the company providing the bond to the licensed contractor. When a customer is financially harmed in the process of dealing with a licensed contractor, a claim is paid by the surety company as compensation; however, contractors are required to repay claims over time.

Arizona Contractor License Bond Obligee Details

Under Arizona state law, licensing authority for various types of contractors is granted to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. This organization is also the obligee of Arizona contractor license bonds. Their contact information is as follows:

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

1700 W. Washington St. Suite 105

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Phone: 602-542-1625

Who is Required to Get an Arizona Contractor License Bond?

Several types of contractor licenses are available in the state of Arizona, depending on the type of work performed. Each of the following contractor categories requires the contractor to secure an Arizona contractor license bond:

  • Residential general contractors
  • Residential and commercial speciality contractors
  • Commercial general contractors
  • Engineering contractors

How Do You Get an Arizona Contractor License Bond?

Even if you have less than perfect credit, you can start the process of obtaining an Arizona contractor license bond by submitting a brief form online. After the surety reviews the application details, you are given a quote for your bond as well as the steps to finish the process of securing the bond.

What Does an Arizona Contractor License Bond Cost?

Both residential and commercial contractors working in Arizona must post a bond, but the amount of the bond varies. An Arizona contractor license bond can range from $2,500 to $100,000, depending on the project volume. The cost of an Arizona contractor license bond ranges from 1 to 5%, which is only a small percentage of the bond.

Can I Get an Arizona Contractor License Bond with Bad Credit?

The percentage you pay for an Arizona contractor license bond depends on your financial history. Poor credit or questionable business financials may causenegative repercussions, such as civil judgments, tax liens, or bankruptcy.

These are signs that you may be a higher risk to the surety company providing your bond. As a result, the percentage rate you pay for your bond may be higher than it would be for a contractor with strong credit.

Renewal Term and Expiration Date for an Arizona Contractor License Bond

There is no set renewal term or expiration date for an Arizona contractor license bond, because the law states that bonds must be continuous. The surety company providing your bond may periodically send renewal information to ensure your bond stays in force.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing is a percentage of the contractor license bond amount that’s required of you, which is based on your personal credit. Use our bond pricing tool to to get a quick ballpark estimate.

Yes. You can apply and get bonded with bad credit. Our agency is the largest writer of bonds in the county, which allows us to approve contractors for bonds when other agencies cannot.

No. Contractor license bonds ensure you will abide by the laws of your state, city or municipality when performing contracting work. Contract bonds guarantee public projects will be completed properly and are a separate bond type. You can learn more about contract surety bonds by visiting the contractor bond center.

It depends on who is requiring the bond of you, the local municipality, county or state. Depending on your location, it is possible you may need both a local and state bond, as contractor license bond requirements can vary drastically. You can select your state to see a full list of contractor license bond requirements.


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