Mobile Contractor License Bond

What Is the Mobile Contractor License Bond?

The City of Mobile requires a $10,000 contractor license bond, filed with City Permitting (Build Mobile). Every builder, contractor, and subcontractor doing permitted work in the city must have it. It promises you will follow the building code, do good work, and fix faulty work. Injured parties can claim on the bond; if a claim is paid, you repay the surety.

The $10,000 amount is the same for building, electrical, mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, and roofing contractors.

Who Needs It?

• Every contractor and subcontractor doing permitted work in Mobile needs the $10,000 city bond.
• You also need the matching Alabama state license for your work.

City vs. State

Alabama licenses contractors at the state level (the Licensing Board for General Contractors for larger commercial jobs, and the Home Builders Licensure Board for residential). The City of Mobile $10,000 bond is in addition to those. Note: the state Home Builders Board requires its own separate $10,000 bond — that is a different bond from the city's.

How to Get Bonded

1. Click “Get Your Bond Now” and enter a few details plus your ZIP code.
2. Buy your bond online at secure checkout.
3. File the bond with the City of Mobile Permitting (Build Mobile) and pull your permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Mobile contractor bond?

$10,000, filed with City Permitting (Build Mobile). It is the same amount for all trades.

Do I also need a state license?

Yes. Alabama licenses contractors at the state level; the city bond is on top of your state license.

Is the city bond the same as the state Home Builders bond?

No. They are two separate $10,000 bonds — one for the City of Mobile and one for the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board.

Amounts and rules are set by Mobile and can change. Confirm the current requirement with the city before you buy.

Related: All local bonds in Alabama · All Alabama surety bonds