Utah general contractor bonds.
$1,000 flat.

Also known as the Utah General Contractor License Bond.

Utah requires a license bond before the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) will issue a contractor license. For the B100 General Building and E100 General Engineering classifications the amount is $50,000; ours is $1,000 flat, identical for every contractor.

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Required for your B100 or E100 contractor license — new applicants and renewals through DOPL

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $50,000 bond, $1,000, no quote theater

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A soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, and the price stays $1,000 either way

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How it works

Three steps to licensed.

Your contractor license is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process — no broker phone tag:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. That is the application — the only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file with DOPL

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to file with your DOPL contractor license application or renewal. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Utah licenses contractors through the Department of Commerce's Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) under the Construction Trades Licensing Act, and conditions the license on a surety bond. The bond is a consumer-and-public-protection guarantee that you'll perform construction work in compliance with Utah law and the terms of your contracts.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier standing behind you, and the State of Utah together with harmed parties. If a contractor abandons work, fails to pay for labor or materials as the bond requires, or otherwise violates the Construction Trades Licensing Act, a harmed party can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The $50,000 amount applies to the B100 General Building and E100 General Engineering classifications; other classifications carry lower amounts ($25,000 for R100 Residential/Small Commercial, $15,000 for most others), so confirm your classification on your DOPL application.

Utah Code §58-55-306 (DOPL)Utah Code §58-55-306, part of the Construction Trades Licensing Act, conditions a contractor license on a surety bond filed with the Division of Professional Licensing. DOPL sets the amount by classification — $50,000 for B100 General Building and E100 General Engineering contractors, with lower amounts for residential and specialty classifications. Confirm your required amount on your DOPL application; we'll match it.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a B100 or E100 license — general building or general engineering

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Renewing your contractor license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing

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Reinstating a lapsed license that DOPL conditions on a fresh bond filing

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Moving to Utah from another state and getting licensed here

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $50,000?No. You pay $1,000 — the price you see is the checkout price. The $50,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the state and harmed parties; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires it as a condition of a contractor license under Utah Code §58-55-306. No active bond, no license.

Is the amount always $50,000?No — it depends on your classification. $50,000 applies to B100 General Building and E100 General Engineering contractors. R100 Residential/Small Commercial is $25,000, and most other classifications are $15,000. This page prices the $50,000 bond; tell us your classification and we'll issue the right amount.

Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score. It's the only extra step beyond the application, and it informs approval, not price. The premium is $1,000 either way: credit can affect whether we approve the bond, never what it costs.

When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. You'll get renewal notices 60 and 30 days before expiration, with autopay available, and the bond must stay active for your DOPL license to stay valid.

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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