Ohio Summit County Contractor License Bond

Who Requires a Summit County Contractor Bond?

Summit County, Ohio requires all contractors to obtain a contractor license bond as part of the licensing process. The following contractors apply to: 

• Communication wiring, demolition
• Electrical**
• Fire alarm**
• Fire suspension**
• General contractor**
• HVAC, hydronic**
• Kitchen hood suppression**
• Medical gas**
• Plumbing**
• Refrigeration**
• Underground fire main**

Note that the ones ** also require a current State of Ohio License Certificate (O.C.I.L.B or State Fire Marshal).

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

What is a Summit County Contractor Bond?

A Summit County contractor bond provides a guarantee to the 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 Summit County 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 Summit County. 

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 Summit County Contractor Bond

SuretyNow offers a Summit County 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 Summit County 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 Summit County.

Bond TermBond Cost1 Year$902 Years$1203 Years$200

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How To Get a Contractor License in Summit County, Ohio

To become a licensed general contractor in Summit County, the following must be presented in order to secure a contractor registration: 

1. A completed contractor registration application
2. A surety bond amount of $10,000
3. Certificate of liability insurance
4. Current O.C.I.L.B or State Fire Marshal’s license (if applicable)
5. A registration fee of $145 (per registration) or $90 renewal fee (if paid prior to expiration)

Additional information about contractor license, commercial forms, and registration forms can be found in [Summit County website] (https://co.summitoh.net/departments/Building-Standards.html)under resources and forms.

Applications may be submitted to:

Building Standards Division

1030 East Tallmadge Avenue

Akron, Ohio 44310

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