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City of Central contractor bonds.
$100 flat.

Also known as the Central, Louisiana Contractor License Bond.

The City of Central requires a fixed $5,000 bond as a condition of its contractor's license. The price you see is the checkout price — $100 flat, one-time.

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Required by the City of Central as a condition of its contractor's license
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Fixed $5,000 amount — set by the city, $100 flat to issue
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No credit check — the application collects no credit information
A-ratedA.M. Best carriers$100flat to issue1–3 yrterms available
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Price

How much does a City of Central contractor bond cost?

$100 at the $5,000 amount, the same for every applicant.

How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

City 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.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

License bonds like this issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the City of Central

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your Central contractor's license. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the Central contractor bond guarantees

The City of Central licenses contractors who build, alter, or repair structures inside the city. As a condition of that license, Central requires a fixed $5,000 surety bond filed with its permits and licensing office.

The bond is a compliance and public-protection guarantee: it stands behind your adherence to the city's building and contractor ordinances and protects the city and the public against losses from code violations or unpermitted work.

It is a three-party arrangement — you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the City of Central (the obligee). It is not insurance for you: if the surety pays a valid claim, you repay the surety.

City of Central — contractor licenseThe City of Central requires this $5,000 bond as a condition of its contractor's license. The bond amount and terms are set by the City of Central; confirm details on your city license application.

You need this bond if you are

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Applying for a Central contractor license — general, building, or trade
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Renewing a Central license that requires a current surety bond
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A trade contractor working inside the City of Central limits
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An out-of-town contractor getting licensed to work in Central
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 $5,000 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 City of Central. Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your Central contractor's license. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

What sets the price

The premium is fixed at $100 at the $5,000 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.

Start the application →
FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the City of Central contractor bond?The price is $100 flat. The bond amount is fixed at $5,000 by the City of Central, but the premium is set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, not a percentage of that amount. Same price for every contractor.
Do I pay the $5,000?No. You pay $100. The $5,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
Who requires this bond?The City of Central requires it as a condition of its contractor's license.
Is there a credit check?No credit check: the application collects no credit information. Small fixed-amount city license bonds like this one typically don't need one.
When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the city license. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out.
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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