Pickaway County Contractor License Bond

Pickaway County, Ohio requires contractors to be registered as licensed contractors through the Pickaway County Building Department. As part of the licensing process, applicants must obtain a $15,000 contractor bond to be eligible for the license.

It’s important to note that the required bond amount was originally $10,000 until the recent revision to $15,000. Be sure to use the Building Department's updated Contractor Bond and Contractor/Sub-Contractor Registration forms. For additional information and resources, visit the official website of the Pickaway County Building Department. 

What is the Pickaway County Contractor License Bond?

A Pickaway County contractor license bond exists to (1) hold contractors in Pickaway county to an acceptable level of service, and (2) provide a form of financial guarantee/blanket to clients of contractors in case something goes wrong. 

To break down the definition further, here is an example of how a bond works: If an electrical contractor is working on a client’s property and causes damages to the property, the client can make a claim against the contractor. The surety would investigate the claim, and if they find the claim to be valid, then the surety company would pay for the damages and then proceed to seek repayment from the contractor. In this example, the client is financially protected even though the contractor refused to take care of the damages. If the contractor refuses to repay the surety, then the surety company can suspend the contractor’s bond and potentially their license. 

How to get a Pickaway County Contractor License Bond and how much does it cost? 

You can purchase a Pickaway County Contractor License bond through us, SuretyNow. Our starting price for a 1 year bond is $135. Multi-year options with discounts are also available. Refer to the table below for specific pricing. The bond can be purchased instantly without any background/credit checks. You can pay for the bond on our website. Once you make payment, we’ll send you an email confirmation and mail you a signed and sealed copy of the bond. You would then need to include that bond in your contractor’s license application.

Bond Term Bond Cost
1 Year $135
2 Years $236
3 Years $338

 

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Pickaway County’s Licensing Procedures

The Contractor License Bond and the rest of your license paperwork and application should be filed to the Building Department at the following mailing address:

Pickaway County

Building Department

124 West Franklin Street

Circleville, OH 43113

For license and permit applications and forms, visit the “Pickaway County Building Department” webpage. 

In addition to obtaining a contractor bond, Pickaway County contractors must fulfill these requirements that are also stated in the registration form:

  • Pay the $75 registration fee
  • Obtain and provide proof of liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $300,000
  • Provide certificates of workers’ compensation 
  • Provide workers’ compensation identification numbers
  • Obtain an Ohio State License from the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) if pursuing the following trades: electrical, HVAC, hydronics, plumbing, refrigeration. See more details below

How to Renew my Pickaway County Contractor License

Your Pickaway County contractor license will expire on December 31st of the year you obtain the license in. For example, if you obtain your license in 2023, your license will expire on December 31, 2023. In the new year, you must renew your license, by keeping your bond, registration, and insurance up to date. 

A Note on the Ohio State License

Before you apply for the Pickaway County contractor license, you must first obtain the Ohio State License if you wish to work as an Electrical, HVAC, and/or Plumbing contractor.

An applicant of the Ohio State License must fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Be at least 18 years old.
  2. Be a United States citizen or provide proof of residency.
  3. Either have licensed experience in the construction industry for at least 5 years or be a registered engineer in Ohio with 3 years of experience in the construction trade of which the engineer is applying for
  4. Never have been convicted for a criminal offence as defined in H.B.263. 
  5. Pass the OCILB exam for your specific trade.
  6. Carry a minimum contractor liability coverage of $500,000.
  7. Pay the applicable fees.