New Castle County Class A bonds.
$750 flat.

New Castle County requires every Class A building contractor — projects up to a $200,000 valuation per job — to file a fixed $150,000 bond with the Department of Land Use as a condition of the license. Ours is $750 flat — the price you see is the checkout price.

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Required for your New Castle County Class A building license through the Department of Land Use

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $150,000 bond, $750, no quote process

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Runs to January 1 — the bond renews on the County’s statutory January 1 date

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Price

How much does a New Castle County Class A bond cost?

$750 at the $150,000 amount, the same for every applicant.

How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Contractor license bonds are the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That is the application. No credit check.

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Pay & e-sign

Contractor license bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the Department of Land Use

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your New Castle County Class A building license application or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

New Castle County licenses building contractors by class through its Department of Land Use. Class A permits work on projects up to a $200,000 valuation per job, one step below the unlimited Class U, and the County conditions it on a $150,000 statutory compliance bond. The bond stands behind your compliance with the New Castle County Building Code and the Delaware laws governing building contractors.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier standing behind you, and New Castle County (the obligee), with the public protected. If a licensed contractor violates the building code or the County’s contractor ordinance and someone is harmed, they can recover against the bond.

The bond must stay active for the life of your license. New Castle County contractor bonds run on a statutory January 1 renewal, so we track the date and notify you 60 and 30 days out, keeping your $150,000 filing continuous.

New Castle County Code Chapter 6, § 6.03.001(B)(2) (Department of Land Use)New Castle County licenses contractors through its Department of Land Use under Chapter 6 (“Building Code”) of the New Castle County Code. Section 6.03.001(B)(2) requires each applicant for a permit contractor endorsement to file a surety bond naming the County as beneficiary and the contractor’s business entity as principal, issued by an A-rated surety company authorized to do business in Delaware and kept current for the entire license period. The bond indemnifies the County against loss, damage or expense connected to the licensed work and covers the cost of enforcing Chapter 6, including unpaid administrative fees and fines; on the Department’s form it also secures the contractor’s compliance with the County Code and with Delaware and federal law. The Code leaves the amount to the bond schedule in the Department’s Chapter 6 Appendix (Appendix 4), and the Department’s annual Statutory Compliance Bond form lists the amount for each category, from the building classes to the utility trades: confirm the figure for yours on the form. License rules for each trade are in § 6.03.006 (building), § 6.03.007 (mechanical and HVACR), § 6.03.008 (plumbing), § 6.03.009 (decorative appliance) and § 6.03.010 (sewer and drain cleaner, outside utility).

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a New Castle County Class A building license — the bond is filed with your application

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Renewing your Class A license on the County’s January 1 statutory term

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Moving up from Class B to take on projects up to the $200,000 valuation cap

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A general contractor on larger NCC projects that require the Class A license

After you buy

Claims, renewal, filing, and what sets the price.

If a claim is made

A claim comes from the party the bond protects, the obligee named on the form, when the duty the bond guarantees is not met.

The surety investigates and pays a valid claim, up to the $150,000 bond amount. You then repay the surety: a surety bond is a guarantee of your performance, not insurance for you.

Renewal and term

The bond runs to January 1 whatever day you buy; the premium covers the period to that date.

Renewal falls on the statutory date, January 1, in the year your term ends.

Renew before the expiry date to keep the bond in force: the license, permit or contract it backs expects continuous coverage.

How to file it

File with the Department of Land Use. Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your New Castle County Class A building license application or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

What sets the price

The premium is fixed at $750 at the $150,000 amount for every applicant: the carrier’s rate book prices this bond by the form, not by your credit or your business profile.

No credit check.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the New Castle County Class A building bond?The premium is $750 — fixed by our carrier's rate book for this $150,000 bond, the same for every Class A contractor. The $150,000 is set by the Department of Land Use, so there is no quote process.

Do I pay the $150,000?No. You pay $750. The $150,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

What is the difference between Class A and Class U?Class A permits projects up to a $200,000 valuation per job and carries a $150,000 bond; Class U permits unlimited-valuation work and carries a $200,000 bond. The class you hold sets your bond amount.

Is there a credit check?No credit check: the application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly.

When does it renew?New Castle County contractor bonds run on a statutory January 1 renewal. This bond runs to January 1 whatever day you buy, and renews from that date; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your license never lapses over a missed email.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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Price and requirements checked on the carrier’s application, 8 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026.

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