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District of Columbia Contractor License bond

District of Columbia Contractor License

Home improvement contractors post a surety bond as a condition of the basic business license (D.C. Code § 47-2883.02); other contractor license categories carry insurance-based requirements

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Do I need a contractor license bond in District of Columbia?

Home improvement contractors post a surety bond as a condition of the basic business license (D.C. Code § 47-2883.02); other contractor license categories carry insurance-based requirements General and specialty contractors applying for or renewing a state or local contractor license in jurisdictions that require a license bond as a condition of licensure.

District of Columbia Contractor License bond, answered

How much is a contractor license bond in District of Columbia?
Home improvement contractors post a surety bond as a condition of the basic business license (D.C. Code § 47-2883.02); other contractor license categories carry insurance-based requirements
Who needs a District of Columbia contractor license bond?
General and specialty contractors applying for or renewing a state or local contractor license in jurisdictions that require a license bond as a condition of licensure.
Who regulates contractor license bonds in District of Columbia?
DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) oversees contractor license requirements in District of Columbia, including the bond filing.
How do renewals work?
See renewal details below.
How do I get bonded?
Send your jurisdiction and the required bond amount Receive a quote, often the same day Sign and pay, then file the bond with the licensing authority

What you will need

  • State or local jurisdiction and license or application number
  • Owner credit authorization
  • Business name and license classification

How to get bonded

  1. Send your jurisdiction and the required bond amount
  2. Receive a quote, often the same day
  3. Sign and pay, then file the bond with the licensing authority

Regulator: DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)

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