NC irrigation contractor bonds.
$100 flat.

North Carolina licenses irrigation contractors through the NC Irrigation Contractors Licensing Board, and conditions the license on a $10,000 bond under G.S. 89G-6. Ours is $100 flat, set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, and the application collects no credit information — license bonds like this issue instantly.

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Required for your NC irrigation contractor license under G.S. 89G-6

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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, forget it for up to 3 years

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

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

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Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section, no follow-up scavenger hunt.

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Pay & e-sign

License bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase. At most, 1–2 business days.

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File with the Board

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email — and the Board wants the signed original — ready to file with your NCICLB license application or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed as standard.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

North Carolina licenses irrigation contractors — those who design, install, or repair irrigation systems — through the NC Irrigation Contractors Licensing Board (NCICLB) under Chapter 89G. The license is conditioned on a $10,000 financial guarantee.

Under G.S. 89G-6, a contractor must file a $10,000 surety bond (or an irrevocable letter of credit, or a cash deposit) before being licensed. The bond is a consumer-and-public-protection guarantee: it stands behind your compliance with the irrigation licensing law and protects customers harmed by a violation.

The Board requires the signed original bond and power of attorney, and the bond must stay continuous for the life of your license. The surety bond at $100 a year is far cheaper than tying up $10,000 in a cash deposit or letter of credit. The application collects no credit information, and we track your renewal.

G.S. 89G-6 (NCICLB)North Carolina irrigation contractors are licensed by the NC Irrigation Contractors Licensing Board under Chapter 89G. G.S. 89G-6 requires a $10,000 surety bond (or an irrevocable letter of credit or cash deposit) as a condition of licensure, conditioned on compliance with the licensing law. The Board requires the signed original bond and power of attorney.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for an NC irrigation contractor license through the NCICLB

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Renewing your license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing

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A landscape or sprinkler business that installs or services irrigation systems

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Choosing the bond over a $10,000 letter of credit or cash deposit

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the North Carolina irrigation contractor bond?The premium is $100, set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, the same for every contractor. The $10,000 is set by G.S. 89G-6, 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.

Can I use a letter of credit or cash instead?Yes — G.S. 89G-6 lets you file an irrevocable letter of credit or a cash deposit instead of a surety bond. Most contractors choose the bond because $100 a year beats tying up $10,000.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly. If a check ever runs, it is a soft pull that never affects your score.

When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the license. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your license never lapses over a missed email.

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