Any person or business applying for a Dwelling Contractor certification or Dwelling Contractor Restricted certification to perform work on one- and two-family dwellings, which includes home improvements. Required when: Required to obtain a Dwelling Contractor certification, which is necessary to obtain building permit…
Overview
What it is.
Any person or business applying for a Dwelling Contractor certification or Dwelling Contractor Restricted certification to perform work on one- and two-family dwellings, which includes home improvements. Required when: Required to obtain a Dwelling Contractor certification, which is necessary to obtain building permit…
Who usually needs it
Any person or business applying for a Dwelling Contractor certification or Dwelling Contractor Restricted certification to perform work on one- and two-family dwellings, which includes home improvements.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateWIBond amount$25,000Term lengthAnnualObligeeWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesRenewalRenewed annually through the DSPS LicensE portal by submitting a renewal application, fee, and proof of an active bond or insurance.Bond classLicense BondCategoryProfessional ServicesBondDwelling Contractor BondStatutory referenceWis. Stat. § 101.654(2)JurisdictionState
