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Delaware non-resident contractor tax bonds.
From $100.

Delaware requires every non-resident contractor to file a tax bond with the Division of Revenue equal to 6% of the contract on any job of $20,000 or more (form 1125). The state sets the bond amount; we price it at 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum, with your exact price shown at the application.

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Required under Title 30 for non-resident contractors before construction begins
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Bond amount is 6% of the contract price on each job of $20,000 or more (or the aggregate of jobs in a year)
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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — enter the bond amount and your exact price appears at the application
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard contractor tax bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the Division of Revenue. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount the contract requires (6% of contract value), and the effective date — that is the entire application.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

Most applications clear instantly — the application collects no credit information, and your price appears as soon as you apply. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File before construction begins

Submit the executed bond (form 1125, or your bonding-company form) to the Division of Revenue before work starts. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the contractor tax bond actually covers

Delaware's Division of Revenue requires every non-resident contractor and subcontractor to post a tax bond under Title 30. The bond is a tax guarantee: it stands behind the Delaware gross receipts and other taxes a contractor owes on construction work performed in the state.

The bond amount is 6% of the contract or subcontract price on any contract of $20,000 or more — or 6% of the estimated cost-and-profit on a cost-plus job. When two or more contracts in one calendar year total $20,000 or more, the bond is 6% of the aggregate. The bond must be filed before construction commences.

The Division of Revenue releases the bond at the completion of the contract, after verifying that all state tax liabilities have been met. We price the amount the Division requires from $100, with your exact price shown at the application — form 1125 (the Non-Resident Building Trades Contractor Bond) or an alternative bond form the state accepts. The application collects no credit information.

Title 30 (Division of Revenue)Delaware non-resident contractors and subcontractors must file a surety or cash bond with the Division of Revenue equal to 6% of the contract or subcontract price on any contract of $20,000 or more (or 6% of the aggregate of two or more contracts in one calendar year). The bond must be filed before construction commences and is released at completion once all state tax liabilities are verified as met. Form 1125 may be used, or an alternative bond form the Division accepts.

You need this bond if you are

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A non-resident contractor taking a Delaware construction contract of $20,000 or more
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A non-resident subcontractor on a Delaware job at or above the threshold
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Aggregating smaller jobs that total $20,000 or more in one calendar year
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Working a cost-plus contract where the bond is 6% of estimated cost-and-profit

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with your bond amount (6% of the contract value) — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file before construction begins.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Delaware non-resident contractor tax bond?The bond is priced at 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. The bond amount itself is set by the state — 6% of the contract value on jobs of $20,000 or more — and your exact price appears at the application.
How do I figure out the bond amount?Take 6% of the contract or subcontract price on any contract of $20,000 or more. For cost-plus work, it is 6% of estimated cost-and-profit. If two or more contracts in one calendar year total $20,000 or more, base it on the aggregate.
When do I have to file it?Before construction commences on any contract for which a bond is required. The Division of Revenue releases the bond at completion, once it verifies all state tax liabilities have been met.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly; larger bond amounts may get a quick soft-pull review, which never affects your credit score.
Which form do I file?Delaware form 1125, the Non-Resident Building Trades Contractor Bond, satisfies the requirement. The Division of Revenue will also accept an alternative bond form supplied by your bonding company. We issue the executed bond ready to submit.
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.
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