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Broadview contractor license bonds.
$100 flat.

The Village of Broadview's Building Department requires every contractor and subcontractor to obtain a Certificate of Registration — backed by a $10,000 surety bond good for at least a year — before beginning any work in the Village. Ours is $100 flat. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit check.

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Required for every contractor and subcontractor registering with the Broadview Building Department
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Fixed price, fixed amount — $10,000 bond, $100, no quote process
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Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years
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Price

How much does a Broadview contractor license bond cost?

$100 at the $10,000 amount, the same for every applicant.

How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

A small-village contractor registration bond is about the simplest filing in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

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

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

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

SAME DAY

File with the Village

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with the Broadview Building Department alongside your Certificate of Registration application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Broadview is a Cook County village, and like most Illinois municipalities it does not rely on a statewide contractor license — its Building Department requires every contractor and subcontractor to hold a Certificate of Registration, which is not valid until the Village receives a $10,000 surety bond with an expiration date no earlier than one year out, the registration fee, and Building Commissioner approval.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the Village of Broadview (the obligee), with property owners and the Village itself as the protected parties. If a bonded contractor's work causes damage the registration requirement is meant to guard against, a harmed party can recover against the bond up to the $10,000 penal sum.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. Broadview also requires a separate certificate of liability insurance naming the Village as additional insured; the bond and that insurance are distinct filings, not substitutes for each other.

Broadview Village Code § 9-2-8Broadview Village Code § 9-2-8 requires any contractor or subcontractor performing work in the Village to first obtain an annual certificate of registration, backed by a $100 registration fee and proof of a bond in the minimum sum of $10,000 — house movers, sign erectors, and building wreckers instead follow the bond schedule at § 3-1-6. The certificate runs the calendar year, January 1 through December 31; confirm the current bond amount and any class distinctions directly with the Building Department before you apply.

You need this bond if you're

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Obtaining a Certificate of Registration to work in Broadview as a general or trade contractor
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Renewing your Village registration before your current bond lapses
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A contractor new to the Broadview market bidding or booking your first local job
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Reinstating a lapsed registration that needs a fresh bond filing
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 $10,000 bond amount. You then repay the surety: a surety bond is a guarantee of your performance, not insurance for you.

Renewal and term

The premium covers a one-year term from the effective date you choose; a longer term is the same price per year, chosen at checkout.

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 Village. Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with the Broadview Building Department alongside your Certificate of Registration application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

What sets the price

The premium is fixed at $100 at the $10,000 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.

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields. No credit check.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Broadview, Illinois contractor license bond?The premium is $100 flat — set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, the same for every contractor. The $10,000 bond amount is set by the Village, so there is no quote process.
Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $100. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
How fast will I have the bond?Registration bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase — many contractors finish the application and have the bond in the same sitting.
Is there a credit check?No credit check: the application collects no credit information. Most applicants approve instantly.
Do I still need liability insurance too?Yes. Broadview separately requires a certificate of insurance naming the Village as additional insured, with $1,000,000 public liability and $1,000,000 property damage coverage. The bond doesn't substitute for that insurance.
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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