Westchester, IL — Contractor License Bond
Westchester's posted contractor application asks for a $25,000 license-and-permit bond, not the $10,000 sum used by many neighboring municipalities. It expressly excepts Illinois-licensed plumbers and private alarm companies from the bond.
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- Recorded state
- Illinois
- Bond type
- Contractor License / Registration Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Provide the surety document requested for applicable Village of Westchester contractor registration.
- Who needs it
- Contractors whose actual Village registration requires the $25,000 bond rather than a stated licensed-trade exception.
- Who it protects
- The accepted request defines the Village naming and secured obligation. The insurance certificate, trade credentials and a private project's performance guarantee are separate from this licensing document.
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 Westchester contractor registration application (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Check the actual licensed-trade exception or $25,000 request.
- Prepare company and owner/manager information without PO boxes.
- After issuance, verify and execute the accepted document.
- Mail the signed original as instructed and complete Village registration and permit issuance before work.
Questions about this bond
Is Westchester's standard bond $10,000?
The posted application asks for $25,000. Do not transfer a neighboring municipality's sum.
Who has an express bond exception?
The application names Illinois-licensed plumbers and Illinois-licensed private alarm companies. Applicable credential documentation remains separate.
Does a faxed copy replace the original permanently?
No. A copy or fax is acceptable for permit issuance, but the form requires the original to be signed and mailed to the Village.