Sterling, IL — Contractor License Bond
Sterling's registration requirements list a $15,000 license bond honoring the City, with annual renewal by continuation certificate. Plumbers are expressly exempt from the license bond requirement.
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- Recorded state
- Illinois
- Bond type
- Contractor License / Registration Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Provide the security requested for applicable City of Sterling contractor registration.
- Who needs it
- Contractors whose Sterling registration requires the City-named license bond.
- Who it protects
- The accepted licensing form governs the City's protection. The bond is separate from the insurance certificate and does not automatically guarantee completion or payment on every project.
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 Sterling contractor registration application and requirements (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Check whether Sterling's stated plumber exemption applies.
- Match the registered business across bond and insurance.
- Have the actual City or accepted Tri-City request, not just a sum.
- After issuance, verify the document and maintain the required annual continuation submission.
Questions about this bond
Are plumbers included in the $15,000 bond requirement?
The City requirements expressly exempt plumbers from the license bond. Applicable State credentials remain separate.
What annual bond document does Sterling request?
Its requirements call for annual renewal with a continuation certificate. The application warns about lapses in annual insurance and bonding submissions.
Is the Tri-City alternative $15,000 in total?
No. The City describes $45,000 honoring Rock Falls, Dixon and Sterling at $15,000 each. Match the actual accepted form and named cities.