Ohio North Ridgeville (Ohio) Contractor License Bond

What is a North Ridgeville Contractor Bond?

A North Ridgeville contractor bond provides a guarantee to the North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville.

Additionally, the Ohio Revised Code mandates that contractors obtain a contractor license 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.

Who Requires a North Ridgeville Contractor Bond?

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

• General Contractor A: Any tradesman who engages in construction or improvements in more than one trade.
• Subcontractors B: Any tradesman who engages in construction or improvements in one trade category. This includes: carpentry, decorating, masonry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, floor covering, sign erectors, iron work, landscapers, excavators, fences, swimming pools, glaziers, and wall covering)
• Subcontractor C: Any tradesman who engages in construction or improvements such as repairs, alterations, reconstruction, appliance installation or work other than new construction or replacement.

All contractor license/registration bond amounts are set at $25,000.

How To Get a North Ridgeville Contractor Bond

SuretyNow offers the North Ridgeville contractor license bond for $120 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 North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville.

• Bond Term: 1 Year, Bond Cost: $110
• Bond Term: 2 Year, Bond Cost: $180
• Bond Term: 3 Year, Bond Cost: $270

How To Get a Contractor License in North Ridgeville, Ohio

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

1. A completed North Ridgeville Contractor Application‍
2. A surety bond in the amount of $25,000
3. Certificate of Insurance with a minimum $500,000, $1 million liability, $10,000 property damage with effective and expiration dates, directed to the City of North Ridgeville
4. Affidavit showing contractor has a minimum two year of experience
5. Application Fee (checks payable to City of North Ridgeville)
6. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope, if you would like the registration certificate mailed to you

Fee Schedule

1. New Registration and Renewals after January 31

• Subcontractor B and C-$100
• General Contractor A-$250

1. Renewals* by January 31

• General Contractor A-$150
• Subcontractor B and C-$50

*Discounted renewal fees are only applicable if contractor keeps registrations current consecutive year after year

If you are already registered as a contractor in North Ridgeville and need to submit a contractor registration renewal, the following must be presented in order to secure a contractor registration renewal:

1. A completed North Ridgeville Contractor Registration Renewal Application‍
2. A surety bond in the amount of $25,000
3. Certificate of Insurance for current year
4. Application Fee (checks payable to City of North Ridgeville)
5. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope, if you would like the registration certificate mailed to you

Fee Schedule

1. New Registration and Renewals after January 31

• General Contractor A-$125
• Subcontractor B and C-$50

1. Renewals* by January 31

• General Contractor A-$250
• Subcontractor B and C-$100

Applications may be submitted to:

Building Department

7307 Avon Belden Road 

North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039

Additional information about applications relating to permits and applications in North Ridgeville can be found online.