Detroit Sign Erector Surety Bond
What it is & who requires it
Licensed sign erectors filing for sign permits in the City of Detroit.
Obligee: City of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan (Office of the Chief Financial Officer). Citation: Detroit Building Code Appendix H, §H101.1.2.3 (2019 Detroit City 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: Must remain in effect during the entire time the sign is maintained
Renewal: Continuous while signs are maintained
Filing
Filed by a licensed sign erector with the City of Detroit Office of the Chief Financial Officer, approved by the Corporation Counsel, and it must remain in effect the entire time the sign is maintained. Required under Detroit Building Code Appendix H, §H101.1.2.3.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Detroit Sign Erector Surety Bond?
- It’s required by City of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan (Office of the Chief Financial Officer) (Detroit Building Code Appendix H, §H101.1.2.3 (2019 Detroit City Code)). Licensed sign erectors filing for sign permits in the City of Detroit.
- How much is the Detroit Sign Erector Surety Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the Detroit Sign Erector Surety 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?
- Must remain in effect during the entire time the sign is maintained Renewal: Continuous while signs are maintained
- 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 2026-06-06); the source link is on this page.
