Sheridan General Contractor License Bond
What it is & who requires it
General contractors licensed by the City of Sheridan, in either of the two Type I classes. Type I(A), the general commercial contractor, is not limited to any building type; Type I(B), the general residential contractor, is limited to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Both post the same bond at the same amount. Sheridan makes contracting a licensed trade outright: it is unlawful to engage in the business of contracting or subcontracting in the city on work covered by the building chapter unless you are a duly licensed contractor, and the building official will not issue a permit to anyone who is not licensed and bonded for that work. Two years of practical experience as a journeyman employed by a general contractor is also required.
Obligee: City of Sheridan (Building Official). Citation: Sheridan City Code Ch. 7 Art. I (contractor licensing categories, Type I general contractor); § 7-12 (city licenses); Ord. No. 2169, § 1, 8-1-16.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $25,000.
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: Held with the contractor license; the bond is conditioned that the licensee will faithfully perform the duties of the license and in all things comply with the building chapter.
Renewal: Maintained for as long as you hold the license — a contractor whose bond lapses loses the license with it.
Filing
Filed with the City of Sheridan with your contractor license application. The code states the sum and names the instrument completely — a license and permit compliance bond executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in Wyoming, with you as principal and the city as obligee — and offers no cash deposit, letter of credit or other security in its place, which is why the figure is published here. A homeowner may do work on their own existing residence without a license, but if they hire anyone to do any part of it, that person must be licensed and bonded. Trades and subcontractors license in Sheridan’s other classes and post a smaller bond. Authority: Sheridan City Code Ch. 7.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-08-27).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Sheridan General Contractor License Bond?
- It’s required by City of Sheridan (Building Official) (Sheridan City Code Ch. 7 Art. I (contractor licensing categories, Type I general contractor); § 7-12 (city licenses); Ord. No. 2169, § 1, 8-1-16). General contractors licensed by the City of Sheridan, in either of the two Type I classes. Type I(A), the general commercial contractor, is not limited to any building type; Type I(B), the general residential contractor, is limited to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Both post the same bond at the same amount. Sheridan makes contracting a licensed trade outright: it is unlawful to engage in the business of contracting or subcontracting in the city on work covered by the building chapter unless you are a duly licensed contractor, and the building official will not issue a permit to anyone who is not licensed and bonded for that work. Two years of practical experience as a journeyman employed by a general contractor is also required.
- How much is the Sheridan General Contractor License Bond?
- The bond amount is $25,000.
- How do I get the Sheridan General Contractor 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?
- Held with the contractor license; the bond is conditioned that the licensee will faithfully perform the duties of the license and in all things comply with the building chapter. Renewal: Maintained for as long as you hold the license — a contractor whose bond lapses loses the license with it.
- 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 2026-08-27); the source link is on this page.
