Indiana Electrical Contractor Bond

The bond amount varies by locality since Indiana does not have a statewide electrical contractor bond requirement. Most cities and counties require bond amounts between $5,000 and $25,000. For example, Indianapolis (Marion County) requires a $10,000 bond, while Lake and Porter Counties require a unified license bond of $5,000. Check with your local building department for the specific bond amount required in your jurisdiction.

Local building departments in certain Indiana cities and counties require this bond. There is no statewide requirement. Jurisdictions known to require electrical contractor bonds include Indianapolis (Marion County), Lake County, Porter County, and Hobart. Licensed electrical contractors must check with their local building department to determine if a bond is required before performing electrical work in that jurisdiction.

The bond must be filed with the local building department, county recorder, or city clerk-treasurer, depending on the jurisdiction. For example, in Indianapolis the bond is filed with the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, while in Lake and Porter Counties it's filed with the county recorder. In Hobart, it's filed with the city Clerk-Treasurer. Contact your local building department to confirm the correct filing location and procedures.