Franklin Lakes Septic System Contractor Bond
What it is & who requires it
Septic system contractors (installers, alterers, repairers, and cleaners) licensed by the Franklin Lakes Board of Health, each of whom must file a $30,000 surety bond in favor of the Borough before a license is issued.
Obligee: Borough of Franklin Lakes Board of Health. Citation: Borough of Franklin Lakes Code ch. 554, art. III (Septic System Installers and Repairers), § 554-26.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $30,000.
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: Annual; the surety bond runs the calendar year (January 1–December 31) with the septic-contractor license.
Renewal: Renewed annually with the Board of Health septic-contractor license.
Filing
This bond is filed with the Borough of Franklin Lakes Board of Health before a septic-contractor license is issued, with the licensed contractor named as the covered party. It runs the calendar year (January 1 through December 31) and renews annually with the license. Required under Borough of Franklin Lakes Code Ch. 554, Art. III, § 554-26, which specifies a surety bond in favor of the Borough.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-16).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Franklin Lakes Septic System Contractor Bond?
- It’s required by Borough of Franklin Lakes Board of Health (Borough of Franklin Lakes Code ch. 554, art. III (Septic System Installers and Repairers), § 554-26). Septic system contractors (installers, alterers, repairers, and cleaners) licensed by the Franklin Lakes Board of Health, each of whom must file a $30,000 surety bond in favor of the Borough before a license is issued.
- How much is the Franklin Lakes Septic System Contractor Bond?
- The bond amount is $30,000.
- How do I get the Franklin Lakes Septic System 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?
- Annual; the surety bond runs the calendar year (January 1–December 31) with the septic-contractor license. Renewal: Renewed annually with the Board of Health septic-contractor license.
- 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 2026-06-16); the source link is on this page.
