West Fargo House Mover License Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors moving buildings and structures within West Fargo. The structure of the requirement is worth understanding before you buy anything: the city administrator may require, as a condition of approving a moving permit, that the move be done only by someone holding a house-mover’s license — and it is that license which carries the bond. Where the license is required, no license is granted until the fee is paid and the bond given. The city may also require proof of liability and workers compensation insurance before issuing the license.
Obligee: City of West Fargo (City Administrator; City Commission). Citation: West Fargo Revised Ordinances § 5-0305 (House-mover’s license — requirements); § 5-0304 (moving permit conditions); § 5-0306 (Removal of overhead wires and cables — notice); Ord. 876, § 3 (2011).
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 is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: The license expires one year from the date of issue, and the bond is given before the license is issued.
Renewal: Annual, on the anniversary of issue.
Filing
Given to the West Fargo City Administrator on a form satisfactory to the administrator, payable to the city, and the license issues upon execution and acceptance of the bond. Two separate features keep the figure off this page. The requirement is discretionary — the ordinance says the city administrator may require the license as a permit condition, rather than requiring it of every mover — and the amount is set by resolution of the city commission rather than stated in the code. What the bond secures is wide: payment of any and all damages caused to public or private property within the city by the mover, its employees, agents or workmen, and indemnity to the city against liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses accruing in consequence of the license, together with compliance with the chapter and with any permits issued under it. A separate financial security may also be required on the moving permit itself for lot restoration, which is a different instrument from this license bond.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of West Fargo (City Administrator; City Commission) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the West Fargo House Mover License Bond?
- It’s required by City of West Fargo (City Administrator; City Commission) (West Fargo Revised Ordinances § 5-0305 (House-mover’s license — requirements); § 5-0304 (moving permit conditions); § 5-0306 (Removal of overhead wires and cables — notice); Ord. 876, § 3 (2011)). Contractors moving buildings and structures within West Fargo. The structure of the requirement is worth understanding before you buy anything: the city administrator may require, as a condition of approving a moving permit, that the move be done only by someone holding a house-mover’s license — and it is that license which carries the bond. Where the license is required, no license is granted until the fee is paid and the bond given. The city may also require proof of liability and workers compensation insurance before issuing the license.
- How much is the West Fargo House Mover 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 West Fargo House Mover License Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- The license expires one year from the date of issue, and the bond is given before the license is issued. Renewal: Annual, on the anniversary of issue.
- 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.
