Lorain, OH — Contractor's License Bond
The City of Lorain's registration packet calls for an original $25,000 contractor bond with an end date matching the City registration. It is a City requirement, separate from any Lorain County request.
Also known as Lorain Contractor Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Ohio
- Bond type
- Contractor License / Registration Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Support the individual holder's City of Lorain registration for the named trade and commercial, residential or combined work.
- Who needs it
- New or renewing City applicants matching the individual registration holder to the company doing business under that registration.
- Who it protects
- The bond runs to the City or its officers for the use of the specified parties contracting with the principal. Its condition concerns performance of the things required by Lorain's Building Code, with total surety liability limited to the bond amount. It is not unlimited project completion or payment coverage.
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
- City of Lorain — Contractor Registration (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- City of Lorain — Contractor Registration Application Packet (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- City of Lorain — Contractor Renewal or State-Licensed Registration Application (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- For application: identify the individual registration holder, company, trade and work class.
- For application: confirm the City recipient, $25,000 and registration-anniversary dates.
- For registration: use the correct new/renewal section and separate evidence checklist.
- After issuance: check the original bond, notarization and seal before City submission.
Questions about this bond
Does the City use a December 31 bond end date?
The linked instructions require the bond expiration to match registration and describe a year from registration, including a January-to-next-January example.
Must the City be an additional insured on the liability certificate?
The reviewed City checklists expressly say no additional insured on the certificate and identify City of Lorain–Building Division as certificate holder. Do not copy a neighboring city's different insurance instruction.
Can I renew after more than twelve months expired?
The packet says an expiration of more than twelve months requires application as a new registrant and additional documents. Follow the City's applicable section rather than assuming the renewal-only form is sufficient.