A contractor license bond is a bond your state or local government requires before issuing or renewing your contractor's license. It guarantees you'll follow licensing laws and protects your customers. Requirements vary by state — for example, Georgia requires a $25,000 bond for general contractor work over $2,500, while Florida, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Alabama each set their own thresholds.
License bond requirements by state
- Georgia — $25,000 GC license bond for work over $2,500.
- Florida — Division I GCs: $20,000 minimum; Division II: $10,000 minimum.
- South Carolina — $10,000 bond; license required for work over $5,000.
- North Carolina — license tier and bonding scale with project value.
- Tennessee — no statewide license bond, but individual projects commonly require $500K–$1M bonds.
- Alabama — state-specific licensing; we'll confirm your requirement.
These are smaller bonds, but they're often a contractor's first step — and the start of a relationship.
Frequently asked
How much is a contractor license bond in Georgia?
Georgia requires a $25,000 license bond for general contractor work valued over $2,500.
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