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.
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.
StateWVBond amount115% of the gross payroll for four weeks at maximum capacity or production (cal…Term lengthContinuousObligeeWest Virginia Division of LaborRenewalThe 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 LaborBond classPayment BondCategoryConstructionBondWage BondStatutory referenceW. Va. Code § 21-5-14JurisdictionState