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Virginia Contractor's License Bond

A Virginia Contractor's License Bond is a $50,000 financial guarantee required for construction contractors to legally operate in Virginia. This bond protects homeowners and property owners if a contractor fails to complete work properly, violates contract terms, or doesn't follow state construction laws. If the contr…

Overview

What it is.

A Virginia Contractor's License Bond is a $50,000 financial guarantee required for construction contractors to legally operate in Virginia. This bond protects homeowners and property owners if a contractor fails to complete work properly, violates contract terms, or doesn't follow state construction laws. If the contr…

Who usually needs it

Class A and Class B contractors in Virginia who cannot meet the state's net worth requirements ($45,000 for Class A, $15,000 for Class B) must obtain this bond. Class A contractors handle single contracts of $120,000+ or annual totals of $750,000+, while Class B contractors handle single contracts of $10,000–$120,000 or annual totals of $150,000–$750,000.

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.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateVA
Bond amount$50,000
ObligeeState of Virginia
Bond classLicense Bond
CategoryConstruction
BondVirginia Contractor's License Bond
JurisdictionState
Plain descriptionA Virginia Contractor's License Bond is a $50,000 financial guarantee required for construction contractors to legally operate in Virginia. This bond protects homeowners and property owners if a contractor fails to comp…
Who needs this bondClass A and Class B contractors in Virginia who cannot meet the state's net worth requirements ($45,000 for Class A, $15,000 for Class B) must obtain this bond. Class A contractors handle single contracts of $120,000+ o…
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