This page is general information, not legal advice. Bond amounts are set by Putnam County, and every application is reviewed before a bond is issued. See our disclaimer.

Which trade needs which bond

Putnam County licenses plumbing, mechanical and other building trades through its Department of Consumer Affairs, and each license carries its own bond. Plumbers, electricians, HVAC and heating contractors, gas and mechanical contractors, and sheet metal workers each file a bond for their trade. So do fire sprinkler, lawn sprinkler, low-voltage lighting, water and sewer, and well contractors, along with home improvement contractors.

What the bond does

These are compliance bonds payable to the Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs. They back the licensee's promise to follow county licensing rules and codes. If a licensed contractor breaks those rules and causes a loss, a claim can be paid, and the contractor repays the surety.

How to apply

Choose your trade above, enter your business and contact details, and you go straight to the secure application. Putnam County sets the required amount, confirmed after review, so check the current figure with the county before you file.

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