St. Louis Plumber and Drain Layer License Bond
What it is & who requires it
Plumbers and drain layers licensing with the City of St. Louis (distinct from the St. Louis County master-plumber bond).
Obligee: City of St. Louis, Missouri (Building Division). Citation: St. Louis City Revised Code Ch. 25.04 (Plumbing Code) — master plumber/drainlayer bond.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $25,000.
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: Kept in force while licensed
Renewal: Maintained continuously
Filing
Filed with the City of St. Louis Building Division and held while you are licensed; every plumbing and drainlaying contractor working in the public right-of-way must give this bond. Required under St. Louis City Revised Code Ch. 25.04 (Plumbing Code); it is distinct from the St. Louis County master-plumber bond.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the St. Louis Plumber and Drain Layer License Bond?
- It’s required by City of St. Louis, Missouri (Building Division) (St. Louis City Revised Code Ch. 25.04 (Plumbing Code) — master plumber/drainlayer bond). Plumbers and drain layers licensing with the City of St. Louis (distinct from the St. Louis County master-plumber bond).
- How much is the St. Louis Plumber and Drain Layer License Bond?
- The bond amount is $25,000.
- How do I get the St. Louis Plumber and Drain Layer License 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?
- Kept in force while licensed Renewal: Maintained continuously
- 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 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.
