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Skokie, IL — Sub-Contractor License Bond

Skokie, Illinois calls for contractor registration and a surety bond when a project has one contractor or no general contractor. Check how that rule applies to your role before selecting this Sub-Contractor License Bond. Purchase Now opens the Propeller application.

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Recorded state
Illinois
Bond type
Contractor License / Registration Bond
Category
Contractors & construction

What this bond does

This surety bond is a regulatory requirement for contractors operating in Skokie without a general contractor overseeing their work. It confirms the contractor's accountability to the Village for projects such as sidewalk replacements, sewer repairs, or deck installations, ensuring adherence to the Village's ordinances and building standards.

Who needs it
This bond is intended for tradespeople and service contractors whose work in Skokie falls under the registration requirement for projects without a general contractor. This applies to various fields, including general work, excavation, masonry, carpentry, HVAC, demolition, and other specialized trade services.
Who it protects
The bond protects the Village of Skokie by providing a financial guarantee that the contractor will abide by the applicable codes and regulations. It is a registration condition that reinforces the contractor's legal and professional commitment to the municipality while they conduct work within the jurisdiction.

Your bond option

This is the option on record for this bond.

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.

When Is a Bond Required?

Contractors must secure this registration bond when they are the sole contractor on a project. This requirement is specifically triggered when a project does not involve a general contractor, such as during individual installations or site-specific repairs like electrical service upgrades or plumbing tasks.

For a project with multiple contractors, the village says subcontractors submit proof of insurance and electrical and plumbing contractors still submit current licenses. Its table specifies an electrical license from a testing community and separate state credentials for plumbers. The product name alone does not establish which document your role requires.

Apply for the requested registration security

Use Purchase Now to open Propeller in a new tab. Have the village's bond request ready for the amount and wording; the registration page cited here does not state a municipal bond amount.

After issuance, check the document against that request and follow the Building & Inspection Services Division's delivery instructions. Prepare the registration form and insurance certificate separately. Plumbing credentials and the state bond listed in the village table are not automatically replaced by this municipal offering.

Maintaining Registration

Registration is contingent upon your continued understanding and adherence to all Village of Skokie codes. By signing the application, you formally agree to these terms, and failing to maintain the necessary bonding and insurance may impact your ability to perform permitted work in the future.

Keep your contact and business information updated with the Building and Inspection Services Division. If changes to your business status occur, direct inquiries to the Village staff to ensure your registration remains valid and compliant with current requirements.

Sources

Have these ready

  1. Identify whether your project has a general contractor and which role your business performs.
  2. Have the village's requested bond form, amount, legal contractor name and project reference ready.
  3. Prepare the separate liability insurance certificate and trade credentials for village registration.
  4. Apply through Purchase Now; after issuance, check the bond and follow the village's delivery instructions.

Questions about this bond

Does every contractor in Skokie need this bond?

If a project contains one contractor or no general contractor, those contractors must be registered and provide a surety bond.

Is insurance the same as a surety bond for Skokie?

Registration requires a surety bond (for single-contractor projects) and a commercial general liability insurance policy with a minimum coverage limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Do I need to submit this bond if I am a plumbing contractor?

Plumbers must submit a current state license (058) and must provide a current state bond (055) and insurance.

Where do I submit my bond and registration?

The village's online form handles contractor registration and supporting uploads. Follow the Building & Inspection Services Division's directions for delivery of the issued bond; submitting the registration form alone does not establish that the bond was received.

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