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Payment Bond

Wage Bond

Every employer engaged in construction work (including HVAC contractors) or the severance, production, or transportation of minerals who has not been in business in West Virginia for at least one year Required when: Prior to engaging in construction work or obtaining a contractor license with employees Exemptions: Emp…

Overview

What it is.

Every employer engaged in construction work (including HVAC contractors) or the severance, production, or transportation of minerals who has not been in business in West Virginia for at least one year Required when: Prior to engaging in construction work or obtaining a contractor license with employees Exemptions: Emp…

Who usually needs it

Every employer engaged in construction work (including HVAC contractors) or the severance, production, or transportation of minerals who has not been in business in West Virginia for at least one year

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Payment bonds guarantee that a contractor will pay subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers. Typical Pricing:. • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value. • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases. • Payment bonds: Often paired with performance bonds at a combined rate. • Full underwriting required: Credit, financials, experience, and bonding history reviewed. Payment bonds are required on most public proje…

Typical timeframe

Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days

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.

StateWV
Bond amount115% of the gross payroll for four weeks at maximum capacity or production (cal…
Term lengthContinuous
ObligeeWest Virginia Division of Labor
RenewalThe bond is maintained until the employer has been actively engaged in business in the state for at least one year, after which they may apply for a release from the Commissioner of Labor
Bond classPayment Bond
CategoryConstruction
BondWage Bond
Statutory referenceW. Va. Code § 21-5-14
JurisdictionState
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