Chicago Sign Erector Bond
What it is & who requires it
Sign installation/erection contractors in the City of Chicago, Illinois, tied to the sign permit.
Obligee: City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (Department of Buildings). Citation: Chicago Municipal Code Art. XIII signs (§13-20-550/560).
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
How to get it
This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Annual
Renewal: Annual
Filing
Filed with the City of Chicago (Department of Buildings) and tied to the sign permit for sign installation and erection contractors; the bond renews annually. It is listed, and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. Authority: Chicago Municipal Code Art. XIII (§13-20-550/560).
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (Department of Buildings) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Chicago Sign Erector Bond?
- It’s required by City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (Department of Buildings) (Chicago Municipal Code Art. XIII signs (§13-20-550/560)). Sign installation/erection contractors in the City of Chicago, Illinois, tied to the sign permit.
- How much is the Chicago Sign Erector Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Chicago Sign Erector Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Annual Renewal: Annual
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
