Medina County Contractor License Bond

In Medina County, Ohio, contractors who install, repair, and maintain water/sewer connections in the jurisdiction must be registered and licensed with the Sanitary Engineering Department. A $25,000 Contractor’s Indemnification Bond is required for every applicant.

For additional resources and information, visit the Medina County’s Sanitary Department webpage. 

What is the Medina County Contractor Bond?

A contractor bond is a type of surety bond designed to protect those who hire contractors and provide assurance to the general public that a licensed contractor will perform a job up to standard. Licensed contractors in Medina County are required to get contractor bonds as part of their licensing process. 

For example, a sewer contractor is required to obtain a contractor bond to register in Medina County. The sewer contractor as the principal obtains that bond from a surety. When the contractor is hired by a client, that client becomes the obligee. Let’s say that a client hires the contractor to fix their sewage system, but during repairs, the contractor or their employees damage the client’s property. The contractor then refuses to fix those damages, so the client decides to make a claim against the contractor. That claim would then be paid by the surety. The amount that the surety can pay the client for the contractor is determined by the bond amount the contractor purchased. In Medina County, the required bond amount is $25,000, so the surety can pay for up to $25,000 worth of damages for the contractor. 

Where do you get a Contractor Bond?

You can get a Medina County contractor bond from SuretyNow. The bond is instantly issued and requires no credit/background checks. We also offer the best and lowest prices for your bond. Bond costs start at an estimated $113. You can instantly pay online through our website as well as receive your bond within the hour via email. Once you have received the bond, you must fill out the Medina County Contractor Bond Form enclosed in the 2023 MCSE Contractor Registration packet. 

How much does a Medina County contractor bond cost?

Our prices for a Medina County contractor bond starts at $113 for a 1 year term. No credit or background checks are required for this bond. As a company, we strongly believe in offering bonds for the cheapest prices. If you find a better deal elsewhere. Let us know and we will do our best to match it. See below table for multi-year pricing. The longer the bond term, the cheaper the bond becomes annually.

Medina County’s Licensing Procedure

To begin the process of submitting your Contractor Indemnification Bond Form as well as the rest of the contractor registration packet, click “Apply for Permits” on the Medina County Sanitary Department’s “Apply for Permits” page. That will begin the application process. After filling out the required fields, the website will give you a link to upload your documents to. 

Applications for the necessary licenses and permits can be found on the Medina County Sanitary Department page. 

Applicants must fulfill all the following requirements to register:

1. Complete all applications and necessary forms. 
2. Sign and notarize the required $25,000 Contractor Indemnification Bond.
3. Proof of Certificate of Insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 bodily injury and $500,000 property damage coverage.
4. Pay the $100 new registration fee or $50 renewal fee. 

Medina County only licenses Sewer/Water contractors, so the Ohio State License is not required.