Pine Bluff, AR — Contractor License Bond
Pine Bluff's business guidance lists a $5,000 surety bond for construction contractors. It also identifies state-license copies and a $5,000 bond payable to the city for plumbing, air-conditioning and electrical contractors. Match your city instructions, then select Purchase Now to apply through Propeller.
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- Recorded state
- Arkansas
- Bond type
- Contractor License / Registration Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
The bond supports the contractor's City of Pine Bluff occupation or privilege licensing file. That city process is distinct from state licensing and the building permits for individual projects.
- Who needs it
- Construction contractors and the trade contractors identified in Pine Bluff's occupation-license guidance who are preparing the requested city surety bond.
- Who it protects
- The city guidance calls for surety security and identifies the city as recipient for the listed trade bonds. Use the accepted form for exact duties and claim conditions; do not treat a $5,000 amount alone as proof that another bond is interchangeable.
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 Pine Bluff: Doing Business and contractor surety guidance (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
- City of Pine Bluff: current business license process flowchart (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Have the city contractor or named-trade bond instructions and accepted form.
- Use the contractor's legal identity and requested $5,000 city amount.
- Keep applicable state trade credentials distinct from the city surety document.
- After issuance, check recipient/dates/execution and follow city delivery instructions.
Questions about this bond
Does the city only mention plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning contractors?
It names those trades and separately states that construction contractors must also provide a $5,000 surety bond. Match your own contractor classification and city instructions.
Does a state bond automatically satisfy the city request?
Do not assume that. Pine Bluff's guidance identifies a city surety requirement, including city-payable wording for the listed trades. The accepted recipient and form matter, not just the amount.
Does this bond complete building or occupancy approval?
No. Occupation licensing, zoning, construction permits, plans and occupancy approvals are separate city processes.