Florida Contractor License Bond

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What does the bond cover?

Florida contractors are required to maintain a surety bond for the benefit of consumers who may be damaged as a result of defective construction or other license law violations and for the benefit of employees who have not been paid wages that are due to them.

Who needs this bond?

Florida contractors seeking to acquire a contractor's license are required to maintain a license bond.

How much does this bond cost?

The amount you pay depends on your personal credit. Individuals with good credit typically pay 1-3% of the total bond amount, while those with lower credit can pay as low as 7.5% of total bond amount. If you fill out the instant app above, you will get a free quote instantly and have the option to buy your bond online right then. If you fill out the application below, we will shop around different markets to find the best rate for you.

How do I apply?

To apply for your Florida Contractor License Bond, complete and submit the secure application below. You may also download a PDF application, and email it to apps@southcoastsurety.com, or fax it to (949)-361-9926.

Florida Law requires all construction contractor applicants to establish that they are both financially responsible and financially stable prior to issuance of their licenses. The Construction Industry Licensing Board has determined a contractor will be deemed financially responsible and stable if the following items are established:

  • There are no unsatisfied liens against the applicant or the company he or she intends to qualify;
  • There are no unsatisfied judgments against the applicant or the company he or she intends to qualify;
  • Applicant has a 660 FICO derived credit score or higher, or submits a licensing bond or irrevocable letter of credit; and
  • The licensing bond or letter of credit shall be maintained until the applicant has achieved a FICO credit score of 660 or higher.

Licensing Bonds and Letters of Credit:

  • If an applicant does not have a 660 credit score at the time of application, the applicant may still establish financial responsibility by obtaining a licensing bond or letter of credit. The amount of the bond or letter of credit depends on the type of license sought: $20,000 for Division I contractors or $10,000 for Division II contractors.
  • These amounts may be reduced to $10,000 for Division I contractors and $5,000 for Division II contractors by completing a board-approved financial responsibility course.

The Division I and II Contractor's License Surety Bond amount depends on the contractor's line of business.

Division I contractors are those licensees who currently hold or are applying for a general, residential, or building contractor license and the surety bond amount is set at $20,000.

Division II contractors are those licensees who currently hold or are applying for a contractor license other than a general, residential, or building contractor license and the surety bond amount is set at $10,000. Typical Division II contractors include HVAC, Electrical, and the like.

However, both bond amounts can be reduced by 50% ($10,000 for Division I and $5,000 for Division II) by taking a financial responsibility class and submitting the class completion certificate to the state with their application.

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What Our Customers Have to Say

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May 2019

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KG C. - CA
April 2019

We are opening up a Mental Health Residential Treatment Center and needed a Surety bond since we will be handling some clients cash resources. I reached out to South Coast Surety, they sent me an application, paid our premium and had our bond sent to us immediately. Everyone I spoke to and emailed was courteous, attentive and responded very quickly. We will most definitely continue to get all of our bond services from South Coast.

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John F. - CA
September 2021

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April 2021

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March 2021

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Udo G. - NJ
January 2018

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South Coast Surety has been proudly providing surety support to all fifty U.S. states for twenty years. Starting out as a small agency with a dream in San Clemente, California, we have steadily grown into one of the largest bond-only agencies in the nation. We write all commercial bonds and contract bonds for every American business and industry. Our greatest achievement is helping our clients grow their business alongside our own through coaching and obtaining larger bonding limits at the best rates. We work hard for our clients and take pride in bonding businesses that have been declined by our competitors.

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