Madison Sign Erector’s License Bond
What it is & who requires it
Sign erectors / sign contractors licensed by the City of Madison (Dane County — not Madison, Indiana).
Obligee: City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Citation: Madison General Ordinances § 31.042 (Licensing of Sign Erectors).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $10,000.
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 (license expires June 30)
Renewal: Annual, $125 fee
Filing
Filed with the Zoning Administrator as an annual license bond (the license expires June 30), with sureties approved by the Risk Manager. Required under Madison General Ordinances § 31.042. This is Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Madison Sign Erector’s License Bond?
- It’s required by City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin (Madison General Ordinances § 31.042 (Licensing of Sign Erectors)). Sign erectors / sign contractors licensed by the City of Madison (Dane County — not Madison, Indiana).
- How much is the Madison Sign Erector’s License Bond?
- The bond amount is $10,000.
- How do I get the Madison Sign Erector’s 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?
- Annual (license expires June 30) Renewal: Annual, $125 fee
- 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.
