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What Is a Colorado Contractor License Bond? 

A Colorado contractor license bond is a financial guarantee that a contractor will comply with state and local licensing laws when working on jobs. Filing a surety bond is a requirement before a contractor can receive or renew their license in various Colorado cities and counties. This protects the public from faulty work or fraudulent actions by contractors.

How Much Do Colorado Contractor License Bonds Cost?

Colorado contractor license bond costs start at $100 per year. Your exact rate will vary depending on the license type you need and its required bond amount. 

Most city and county permit bonds cost $100 annually, but a few license types require a quick application review to determine personalized pricing. Select your bond below to get started now.

Bond Type
$20,000Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractor Bond
$20,000City of Arvada Municipal Contractor Bond
$5,000-$15,000City of Canon City Contractor Bond
$20,000City of Centennial Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Colorado Springs Concrete Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Colorado Springs Excavation Contractor Bond
$10,000City and County of Denver Cement Sidewalk Contractor Bond
$50,000City and County of Denver General Contractor Bond
$50,000City and County of Denver Paving Contractor Bond
$10,000City and County of Denver Special Contractor Bond
$25,000City and County of Denver Structural Contractor Bond
$50,000City and County of Denver Sewer Contractor Bond
$1,000City of Englewood Demolition Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Federal Heights Contractor Bond
$20,000City of Fort Collins Right of Way Contractor Bond
$1,000-$10,000City of Fort Lupton Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Fountain Contractor Bond
$25,000City of Lakewood Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Littleton Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Pueblo Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Trinidad Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Westminster Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Westminster Contractor Bond
$1,000-$500,000City of Westminster Landscaping & Private Improvements Performance Bond
$10,000City of Wheat Ridge Contractor Bond
$2,000Town of Firestone Contractor Bond
$5,000Adams County Contractor Bond
$20,000El Paso County Contractor Bond
$2,000Fremont County Contractor Bond
$5,000Teller County Excavation Contractor Bond
$10,000Bear Creek Water & Sanitation District Contractor Bond
$25,000Green Mountain Water & Sanitation Plumbing Contractor Bond
$5,000North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District Contractor Bond
$10,000Northwest Lakewood Sanitation District Contractor Bond
$10,000Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Drain Layer or Plumbing Contractor Bond
$5,000South Adams County Water & Sanitation District Contractor Bond
$10,000Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District Plumbing or Drain Layer Contractor Bond
$1,000Westridge Sanitation District Contractor Bond
$1,000-$50,000City of Northglenn Single Job Right-Of-Way Bond100% of the total cost of the project, or minimum $5,000.00
$50,001-$150,000City of Northglenn Single Job Right-Of-Way Bond100% of the total cost of the project, or minimum $5,000.00
$50,000City and County of Denver Excavation Contractor License Bond
$10,000City of Fort Collins Endorsement Bond
$5,000City of Lafayette Street Cut Permit
$1,000-$50,000Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District Construction License and Maintenance Bond
$50,001-$100,000Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District Construction License and Maintenance Bond
$2,500City of Dacono Excavation Permit Bond
$5,000City of Durango Contractor Bond
$5,000-$500,000City of Thornton Warranty Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Lafayette Payment Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Wheat Ridge Sanitation Warranty and Maintenance Bond
$5,000-$25,000St. Vrain Sanitation District Maintenance Bond
$1,000-$100,000The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) Permitted Improvements Bond
$1,000-$100,000Westridge Sanitation District Warrant and Maintenance Bond
$10,000County of Pueblo License and Permit Bond
$20,000Applewood Sanitation District Drain Layer's License Bond
$1,000-$10,000Bancroft-Clover Water & Sanitation District Permit Bond
$10,000Crestview Water & Sanitation District License Bond
$10,000Berkeley Water and Sanitation Sewer Line Repair Permit Bond
$1,000-$100,000Town of Superior Right of Way Bond

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Who Needs a Colorado Contractor Bond? 

Colorado contractor surety bond requirements depend on where you work, the type of work you do, and the specific license you need. Cities, counties and sanitation districts enforce their own license and bond requirements. 

Other Construction Bonds in Colorado

You may also need a payment bond, performance bond or another type of contract bond for certain construction projects in Colorado. Or, if you work outside of Colorado, we also offer contractor license bonds nationwide.

How to Get a Colorado Contractor Bond 

With SuretyBonds.com, you can get most Colorado contractor license bonds instantly online. Simply find the bond you need and enter your information. You’ll receive your official bond confirmation via email in minutes. 

A few Colorado contractor bonds require a quick application review to determine pricing. If so, apply online and a representative will contact you within one business day to discuss your quote. 

How Fast Can I Get My Bond?

SuretyBonds.com offers the fastest and easiest way to get contractor bonds. You can purchase most Colorado contractor license bonds online 24/7 with instant digital delivery. If your obligee requires the original bond form with wet signatures, we offer an overnight shipping option. 

How Do Colorado Contractor Bonds Work?

Colorado contractor bonds protect consumers and public entities who could be harmed by defective construction or other license noncompliance. They may also cover potential damages for employees, subcontractors or suppliers on a job. 

If you break the bond terms, the surety company will pay valid claims to harmed parties up to the full bond amount, which you must then reimburse in full.

Who Regulates Colorado Contractor Licensing? 

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies enforces licensing requirements for the state's plumbing and electrical contractors. General contractors are not licensed at the state level but might need to be licensed at the local level. 

How to Become a Licensed Contractor in Colorado 

To become an electrical or plumbing contractor in Colorado, submit your state license application to the Department of Regulatory Agencies. They will provide information on testing locations, fees and schedules. 

All other contractor licensing requirements vary by city, county or sanitation district. Generally, you'll need to submit an application packet and surety bond before receiving your local contractor license.

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