River Forest, IL — Contractor License Bond
River Forest requires an original signed $25,000 contractor bond identifying the actual trade. “General Contractor” is not a valid trade description under its instructions. Prepare the specific work category before applying through RLI.
Also known as River Contractor Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Illinois
- Bond type
- Contractor License / Registration Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Provide the trade-specific surety security for the applicable Village of River Forest contractor license.
- Who needs it
- Contractors and subcontractors seeking River Forest licensing for their actual trade.
- Who it protects
- The required wording indemnifies the Village and its assigns for noncompliance with Village ordinances and regulations governing contractor work. This is separate from the insurance certificate and a private project's performance or payment security.
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
- Village of River Forest — Contractor licenses (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify the specific trade accepted for your Village license.
- Have the $25,000 request and required Village-and-assigns wording.
- Apply through RLI with the correct legal business.
- After issuance, check the original and obtain the required principal signature.
- Complete the separate online Village package and arrange the required original.
Questions about this bond
Can the bond simply describe the trade as General Contractor?
No. River Forest expressly says General Contractor is not valid. The bond must identify the specific trade; its electrician instructions require Electrician.
Does applying online remove the original-bond requirement?
No. The Village requires online applications but separately requires an original signed $25,000 bond and rejects copies or faxes. Follow its instructions for both steps.
Should my insurer send the Village documents separately?
The page asks for the complete application and documents at one time from the applicant, not piecemeal insurance-company submissions. That is the Village process, separate from RLI's bond application.