Arlington County plumbing & gas bonds.
$100 flat.

Arlington County conditions its plumbing and gas contractor license on a $10,000 surety bond filed with the County. Ours is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price, set by our carrier for this specific bond. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

Required for an Arlington County plumbing and gas contractor license — new applicants and renewals
Fixed amount, fixed price — $10,000 bond, $100, no quote process
Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

County 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 financials and no credit section on this bond.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Small fixed-amount county bonds like this are among the thousands that issue right after purchase. At most, 1–2 business days.

SAME DAY

File with Arlington County

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your Arlington County plumbing and gas contractor license application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Arlington County licenses plumbing and gas contractors locally, and conditions the license on a $10,000 surety bond filed with the County. The bond is a public-safety-and-County protection guarantee: it backs your compliance with County plumbing, gas-fitting, and permitting rules.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and Arlington County (the obligee), with the property owners you serve as the protected parties. Defective plumbing or gas work that violates County rules and harms someone gives a claim against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. We keep your $10,000 filing continuous with renewal notices 60 and 30 days out.

Arlington County plumbing and gas contractor licenseArlington County requires a $10,000 surety bond as a condition of its plumbing and gas contractor license; the bond amount and form are set by the County. Confirm your filing details on your County license application.

You need this bond if you're

Applying for an Arlington County plumbing and gas contractor license for the first time
Renewing your County license and your bond is expiring or your surety non-renewed
A plumbing, gas, or mechanical company working in Arlington County
New to Arlington County and getting locally licensed

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — the application collects no credit information, because this bond doesn't need it.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Arlington County plumbing and gas contractor bond?The premium is $100 — set by our carrier's rate book for the fixed $10,000 bond amount, the same for every contractor. The $10,000 is set as the bond amount, 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.
Who requires this bond?Arlington County requires it as a condition of its local plumbing and gas contractor license. No active bond, no County license.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information at all. Most applications approve instantly.
When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the County license. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available.
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Finish your Arlington County license checklist today.

$100 flat, no credit review, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

Your price$100
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