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Alaska general contractor bonds.
$125 flat.

Also known as the Alaska General Contractor License Bond.

Alaska requires a general contractor to file a $25,000 surety bond to register with the Department of Commerce (DCCED) — ours is $125 flat, and the price you see is the checkout price. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required to register as an Alaska general contractor under AS 08.18.071
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Fixed price, fixed amount — $25,000 bond, $125, no quote process
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Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantunderwriting process1–3 yrterms available
Trusted by industry leaders
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Contractor registration bonds are about the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section, no follow-up scavenger hunt.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Registration bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with DCCED

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your contractor registration application or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Alaska does not issue a trade-test contractor license — it registers contractors through the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). Registration is conditioned on a $25,000 surety bond that stands behind your work and your compliance with the contractor registration law.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Alaska (the obligee), with harmed property owners and laborers as the protected parties. If a contractor fails to perform or leaves unpaid claims that the law covers, the harmed party can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The bond must stay active for the life of your registration, so we track it and notify you 60 and 30 days out to keep your $25,000 filing continuous.

AS 08.18.071Alaska Statute 08.18.071 conditions general-contractor registration with the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development on a $25,000 surety bond. A reduced $20,000 bond applies to a contractor who performs only residential work, and $10,000 bonds apply to specialty and mechanical contractors. Confirm the amount that matches your registration class — we'll issue whichever applies.

You need this bond if you're

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Registering as an Alaska general contractor — new applicants and renewals
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Renewing your contractor registration and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing
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Moving into Alaska from another state and registering here
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Reinstating a lapsed registration that needs a fresh bond filing

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this application doesn't collect credit information.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Alaska general contractor bond?The premium is $125 flat — set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, the same for every contractor. The $25,000 bond amount is set by AS 08.18.071, so there is no quote process.
Do I pay the $25,000?No. You pay $125. The $25,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
How fast will I have the bond?Registration bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase — many contractors finish the application and have the bond in the same sitting.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, so most applicants approve instantly.
What if I only do residential work?Then your bond amount is $20,000, not $25,000 — Alaska sets a lower bond for residential-only contractors. We write that one too; pick the residential contractor bond instead.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
Related bonds

Other Alaska bonds.

AK Residential Contractor ($20,000)
The $20,000 bond for residential-only contractors. $100 flat.
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AK Specialty Contractor ($10,000)
The $10,000 specialty contractor registration bond. $100 flat.
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AK Mechanical Contractor ($10,000)
The $10,000 mechanical contractor registration bond. $100 flat.
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AK Notary ($2,500)
The plain $2,500 notary bond under AS 44.50.034. $40 flat.
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Finish your DCCED registration today.

$125 flat, no credit review, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

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