Detroit Wrecking Contractor License Surety Bond
What it is & who requires it
Wrecking and demolition contractors (Class A, B, and C) licensed by the City of Detroit.
Obligee: City of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan (BSEED; Board of Wrecking Contractors Examiners). Citation: Detroit Building Code §118.7.1(a) (2019 Detroit City Code).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $50,000.
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: License period
Renewal: With license renewal
Filing
Filed with the City of Detroit for a wrecking and demolition contractor license (Class A, B, or C), with a surety approved by the Corporation Counsel. The bond and liability certificate are submitted to the Law Department, after which the Business License Center issues the approval letter required by the Board of Wrecking Contractors Examiners. Liability insurance is also required. Required under Detroit Building Code §118.7.1(a).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Detroit Wrecking Contractor License Surety Bond?
- It’s required by City of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan (BSEED; Board of Wrecking Contractors Examiners) (Detroit Building Code §118.7.1(a) (2019 Detroit City Code)). Wrecking and demolition contractors (Class A, B, and C) licensed by the City of Detroit.
- How much is the Detroit Wrecking Contractor License Surety Bond?
- The bond amount is $50,000.
- How do I get the Detroit Wrecking Contractor License 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?
- License period Renewal: With license renewal
- 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.
