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Alaska specialty contractor bonds.
$100 flat.

Also known as the Alaska Specialty Contractor License Bond.

A specialty contractor registers with a $10,000 bond — the smallest of Alaska's contractor tiers. Ours is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price — with a short application that collects no credit information.

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Required to register as a specialty contractor in Alaska under AS 08.18.071
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Fixed price, fixed amount — $10,000 bond, $100, 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.

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 specialty contractor registration. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Alaska registers specialty contractors — trades whose work falls within a single specialty rather than general construction — through DCCED, and conditions registration on a $10,000 surety bond. The bond 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 you fail to perform or leave covered unpaid claims, 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 send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out.

AS 08.18.071 (specialty)Alaska Statute 08.18.071 sets a $10,000 contractor registration bond for a specialty contractor. Mechanical contractors also register at $10,000; general contractors at $25,000, and residential-only contractors at $20,000. Confirm your registration class with DCCED before filing.

You need this bond if you're

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Registering as a specialty contractor in Alaska
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A single-trade contractor — flooring, painting, roofing, drywall, and similar specialties
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Renewing a specialty registration with an expiring or non-renewing bond
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New to Alaska and registering in a specialty class

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 specialty contractor bond?The premium is $100 flat — set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, the same for every specialty contractor. The $10,000 bond amount is set by statute, so there is no quote process.
Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $100. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made — 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 have the bond in the same sitting.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, so most applicants approve instantly.
Which class do I register under?DCCED determines whether your work is specialty, mechanical, residential, or general — and that sets your bond amount. If you're unsure, confirm your class with DCCED and we'll issue the matching bond.
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 Mechanical Contractor ($10,000)
The $10,000 mechanical contractor registration bond. $100 flat.
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AK General Contractor ($25,000)
The $25,000 DCCED registration bond under AS 08.18.071. $125 flat.
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AK Residential Contractor ($20,000)
The $20,000 bond for residential-only contractors. $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.

$100 flat, no credit review, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

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