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District of Columbia low voltage master bonds.
$200 flat.

A DC low voltage electrical contractor designates a master responsible for the work, and that low voltage designated master electrician files a $1,000 bond under 17 DCMR § 210. Our carrier's rate book prices this bond at a flat $200 — the checkout price, and the bond issues the moment you pay, with no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required for the low voltage designated master electrician under 17 DCMR § 210
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Fixed amount, fixed price — $1,000 bond, $200, no quote process
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Statutory two-year term — DC electrical bonds expire November 30 of odd years
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantunderwriting process$200flat price
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Electrical trade bonds are about the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

License and business details and an effective date. No financials, no credit section, no follow-up.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Small fixed-amount trade bonds like this are among the bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the Board of Industrial Trades

Your executed electrical bond arrives by email, ready to file with the low voltage designated master license. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

The District licenses electrical work by class through the Board of Industrial Trades at DLCP. A low voltage electrical contractor designates a master responsible for the work, and that low voltage designated master electrician files a $1,000 bond under 17 DCMR § 210 — the smallest of the District's electrical trade bonds.

It's a three-party arrangement: the master electrician (the principal), the surety carrier, and the District (the obligee), with the public protected. The bond stands behind compliance with the District's electrical licensing and bonding rules.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a valid claim, you repay the surety. DC electrical bonds run a two-year cycle and expire November 30 of the odd-numbered year; the bond must stay continuous for the license to stay valid, and we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out.

17 DCMR § 210 (Bonding of Licensees)17 DCMR § 210 sets DC electrical bond amounts by class, with $1,000 for a low voltage master electrician / master electrician specialist (separate from the low voltage contractor's $2,000 bond). Bonds are filed with the Board of Industrial Trades / DLCP and expire November 30 of the odd-numbered year. Confirm the amount and class on your DLCP application.

You need this bond if you're

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The designated master for a DC low voltage electrical contractor
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A master electrician specialist the District ties to the $1,000 bond class
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Renewing your master license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing
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Setting up a contracting entity that needs both a contractor and a designated-master bond

One application, issued instantly.

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

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the DC low voltage master electrician bond?The premium is $200 flat — set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, not a percentage. Same number for every master.
Do I pay the $1,000?No. You pay $200. The $1,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
How is this different from the contractor bond?Under 17 DCMR § 210, the low voltage contractor files a $2,000 bond and the designated master files a separate $1,000 bond. A licensed low voltage business generally needs both; we write each one.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and small fixed-amount trade bonds like this one typically issue without any check.
When does it renew?DC electrical bonds run a two-year cycle and expire November 30 of the odd-numbered year. We send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out so it never lapses over a missed email.
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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Finish your electrical license checklist today.

$200 flat, no credit review, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

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