City of Frederick Utility/Irrigation Contractor Bond
What it is & who requires it
Utility/irrigation contractors obtaining a City of Frederick license/permit to perform utility work under the Frederick City Plumbing Code must post a $5,000 bond.
Obligee: City of Frederick, Maryland. Citation: City of Frederick Utility/Irrigation Contractors’ Bond form (rev. 2-C 06/06/13); Frederick City Plumbing Code.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $5,000.
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: Continuous; remains in effect at least one year after completion of work on the last issued permit.
Renewal: Annual; bonds expire May 31 per the City Building Department schedule.
Filing
A utility or irrigation contractor licensed by the City of Frederick must post a bond on the City’s own bond form, conditioned on compliance with the Frederick City Plumbing Code. The bond is continuous and stays in effect at least one year after work on the last issued permit; City bonds expire May 31 each year. Required under the Frederick City Plumbing Code.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-23).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the City of Frederick Utility/Irrigation Contractor Bond?
- It’s required by City of Frederick, Maryland (City of Frederick Utility/Irrigation Contractors’ Bond form (rev. 2-C 06/06/13); Frederick City Plumbing Code). Utility/irrigation contractors obtaining a City of Frederick license/permit to perform utility work under the Frederick City Plumbing Code must post a $5,000 bond.
- How much is the City of Frederick Utility/Irrigation Contractor Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the City of Frederick Utility/Irrigation Contractor 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?
- Continuous; remains in effect at least one year after completion of work on the last issued permit. Renewal: Annual; bonds expire May 31 per the City Building Department schedule.
- 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-23); the source link is on this page.
