East Cleveland, OH — Contractor's Registration Bond
East Cleveland's published Chapter 1381.05 calls for a $25,000 bond on the Chief Building Official's form, listing the City and permit holder and/or owner as additionally covered parties. Obtain the current form and confirm applicability; Cleveland and Cleveland Heights documents are not substitutes.
Also known as East Registration Service Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Ohio
- Bond type
- Contractor License / Registration Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Prepare the actual contractor/subcontractor certification request under East Cleveland's published registration chapter.
- Who needs it
- Applicants checking the actual activity, ownership/responsible party and whether registration is required, optional or subject to an owner exception.
- Who it protects
- The published section identifies additionally covered bond parties but does not provide the full accepted instrument's conditions here. That wording is distinct from the same chapter's liability-insurance additional-insured requirement; confirm the actual current form and claim scope.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- East Cleveland — Published Chapter 1381, Contractor Registration (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Confirm the actual activity and registration/exception status.
- Obtain the current Building Official's bond form.
- Match the City and permit holder/owner wording as actually required.
- Check current dates, separate credentials/insurance and City submission.
Questions about this bond
Can I use neighboring Cleveland's packet?
No. This request is for East Cleveland and its own accepted form and covered parties.
Does an owner's exception automatically exempt subcontractors?
No. The published chapter separately addresses subcontractor registration under those exceptions.
Does the published chapter establish the complete current bond?
No. Confirm later requirements and obtain the actual current accepted instrument; its full conditions remain unverified here.