Jersey City Contractor License Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors and permit processors required to register with the Jersey City Office of the Construction Official under ch. 134. The exact bond amount is confirmed at issuance.
Obligee: City of Jersey City (Office of the Construction Official). Citation: City of Jersey City Code ch. 134 (Contractors and Permit Processors).
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
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: Held while registered as a contractor/permit processor with the Office of the Construction Official.
Renewal: Maintained with the Construction Official registration.
Filing
This bond is filed with the City of Jersey City Office of the Construction Official when you register as a contractor or permit processor under Ch. 134, and it is maintained while the registration is held. The bond is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Jersey City (Office of the Construction Official) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Jersey City Contractor License Bond?
- It’s required by City of Jersey City (Office of the Construction Official) (City of Jersey City Code ch. 134 (Contractors and Permit Processors)). Contractors and permit processors required to register with the Jersey City Office of the Construction Official under ch. 134. The exact bond amount is confirmed at issuance.
- How much is the Jersey City Contractor License Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Jersey City Contractor 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?
- Held while registered as a contractor/permit processor with the Office of the Construction Official. Renewal: Maintained with the Construction Official registration.
- 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?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
