Ohio Dayton Contractor License Bond

Who Requires a Dayton Contractor Bond?

Contractors who reside in Dayton, Ohio are required to obtain a contractor license bond as part of the licensing process. This requirement applies to the following classes of contractors: 

• Electrical Contractors
• Pipe-Laying Contractors
• Plumbing Contractors
• Warm Air Conditioning Contractors

All contractor license/registration bond amounts are set at $10,000.

What is a Dayton Contractor Bond?

A Dayton contractor bond provides a guarantee to the Dayton general public that the contractor will fulfill their obligations and will comply with applicable laws and regulations. If a contractor fails to complete a project or violates any laws stipulated in the Dayton Code of Ordinances, a customer can file a claim against the bond to seek compensation for any financial losses. To put it simply, the bond acts as a financial protection for customers and the public in the city of Dayton.

Additionally, the Ohio Revised Code mandates that contractors obtain a contractorlicense bond as a condition for obtaining and maintaining a contractor’s license.

To learn more about contract bonds, you can refer to our “What is a bonded contractor” article for more information.

How To Get a Dayton Contractor Bond

SuretyNow offers the Dayton contractor license bond for $90 for a 1 year term. Discounts are available if you are looking to purchase for a longer term. See our pricing table below for multi-year pricing. 

The Dayton contractor license bond can be issued instantly without credit/background checks. After purchase, we will mail a copy of the bond to you and you will need to submit the copy of the bond along with your license application to the city of Dayton.

Bond TermBond Cost1 Year$902 Years$1583 Years$223

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How To Get a Contractor License in Dayton, Ohio

In the city of Dayton, there are specific forms to be filled out depending on the type of contractor an individual is applying for. Both registration and bond forms must be completed for each respective contractor work. If you have difficulty filling out the form or find problems with a form, please call 937-333-3986. 

Additional information about permits and applications can be found in the Dayton, Ohio website

Electrical Contractor

To become a licensed electrical contractor in Dayton, the following must be presented in order to secure a contractor registration:

1. An Electrical Contractor Bond Form
2. A completed Electrical Contractor Registration Form
3. A Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the city of Dayton, Ohio as a certificate holder.
4. A surety bond in the amount of $10,000 (the term must be from January 1 through December 31 of the year in which it applies to)
5. Copy of your current State of Ohio Electrical Contractor’s License
6. A registration fee of $250 for 1 year, and $400 for 2 year

Applications may be submitted to:

City of Dayton/Electrical Inspection 

371 W. Second Street – 2 nd Floor 

Dayton, OH 45402 

(937) 333-3881 

(937) 333-4284 Fax

Pipe Laying Contractor

To become a licensed pipe laying contractor in Dayton, the following must be presented in order to secure a contractor registration:

1. A Pipe Laying Contractor Bond Form
2. A completed Pipe Laying Contractor Registration Form
3. A Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the city of Dayton, Ohio as a certificate holder.
4. A surety bond in the amount of $10,000 (the term must be from January 1 through December 31 of the year in which it applies to)
5. A registration fee of $200 (Expires 12/31/2023)

Applications may be submitted to:

City of Dayton/Pipe-Laying Inspection 

371 W. Second Street – 2nd Floor 

Dayton, OH 45402 

(937) 333-3881 

(937) 333-4284 Fax

Plumber Contractor

If you are looking to register as a Journeyman and Apprentice Plumber or to take the Journeyman plumber license exam, here are forms for it.

• [Plumbing Contractor Journeyman and Apprentice Registration form] (https://www.daytonohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/239/Plumbing-Contractor-Journeyman-and-Apprentice-Registration-Form-PDF)
• Plumbing Contractor Journeyman Exam Application

Otherwise, to become a licensed plumbing contractor in Dayton, the following must be presented in order to secure a contractor registration:

1. A Plumbing Contractor Bond Form
2. A completed Plumbing Contractor Registration form
3. A Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the city of Dayton, Ohio as a certificate holder
4. A surety bond in the amount of $10,000 (the term must be from January 1 through December 31 of the year in which it applies to)
5. Copy of your current State of Ohio Plumbing Contractor’s License
6. A registration fee of $350 for 1 year and $600 for 2 year

Applications may be submitted to:

City of Dayton/Plumbing Inspection 

371 W. Second Street – 2 nd Floor 

Dayton, OH 45402 

(937) 333-3881

(937) 333-4284 Fax

Warm Air Heating Contractor

To become a licensed warm air heating contractor in Dayton, the following must be presented in order to secure a contractor registration:

1. A Warm Air Heating Contractor Bond Form
2. A completed Warm Air Heating Contractor Registration Form
3. A Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the city of Dayton, Ohio as a certificate holder.
4. A surety bond in the amount of $10,000 (the term must be from January 1 through December 31 of the year in which it applies to)
5. Copy of your current State of Ohio HVAC Contractor’s License
6. A registration fee of $250 for 1 year license, $400 for 2 year license

Applications may be submitted to:

City of Dayton/Mechanical (HVAC) Inspection 

371 W. Second Street – 2 nd Floor 

Dayton, OH 45402 

(937) 333-3881 

(937) 333-4284 Fax

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