Ohio North Ridgeville (Ohio) Contractor License Bond

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.

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.

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 TermBond Cost1 Year$1102 Year$1803 Year$2700

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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.

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