A Florida surety bond guarantees principal owners and the public that services will be performed with excellence and security. Florida legally requires a variety of contractors and organizations to secure bonds to conduct business across the public service industry. Absolute Surety is a leading Florida bonding company. Apply easily online and take advantage of lowest rates. Browse the most common types of FL surety bonds, or contact us for a full list.
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Specific cities and counties within the State of Florida will require contractors to get a surety bond prior to obtaining a permit. These surety bonds are relatively cheap and can be issued right away in our office and sent to you the same day payment is made. A contractor permit bond penalty is usually between $1,000-$10,000 and cost around $100 with a discount for a 2 year purchase of the surety bond. Most of the contractor bonds expire September 30th of each year. If you purchase the bond mid-year, you will not pay a prorate amount.
What are Common Types of Surety Bonds Contractors Need in Florida?
Where to Purchase a Contractor Bond in Florida?
Our team can help you secure the correct bond at an affordable cost. Most Florida contractor bonds can be purchased around $100, and delivered to you the same day payment is received. Browse the list of the most common contractor bonds required in Florida. If you do not see the city or county required for your project, please contact our office and we will be able to assist you.
All the bonds listed below are for cities and counties. If you need a bond for the State of Florida, we offer those as well. Please check out Florida Financially Responsible Officer page.
FL (Alachua County) On-Site Sewage Disposal | $25,000.00 |
FL (Anna Maria) Right of Way | $25,000.00 |
FL (Auburndale) License | $5,000.00 |
FL (Baker County) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Bartow) Contractor | Varies |
FL (Boca Raton) Consignment Shop | $10,000.00 |
FL (Brevard County) Disposal Charges | Varies |
FL (Broward County) Utility Connection Maintenance | Varies |
FL (Cape Coral) Contractor | $25,000.00 |
FL (Construction Industry Recovery Fund) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Dundee) Occupational License | $5,000.00 |
FL (Escambia County) Road Restoration | $10,000.00 |
FL (Fort Lauderdale) Right of Way | Varies |
FL (Fort Meade) Contractor | Varies |
FL (Gainesville) License & Permit | Varies |
FL (Haines City) Contractors License | $5,000.00 |
FL (Hillsborough County) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Hillsborough County) Festival Permit | $10,000.00 |
FL (Jacksonville Beach) Right-of-Way | $1,500.00 |
FL (Jacksonville) Barricade Bond | $5,000.00 |
FL (Jacksonville) Highway Permit | $5,000.00 |
FL (Jacksonville) Sign | $5,000.00 |
FL (Jacksonville) Tow Wrecker Bailment | $2,500.00 |
FL (Kissimmee) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Lake Alfred) Building Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Lake County) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Lake Wales) License | $5,000.00 |
FL (Lakeland) Electrical Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Lee County) Right of Way | Varies |
FL (Maitland) Contractor | Varies |
FL (Mulberry) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Nassau County) License | $2,000.00 |
FL (Orange County) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Orlando) Contractor | Varies |
FL (Osceola County) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Osceola County) Road Crossing | Varies |
FL (Palm Beach County) License & Permit | Varies |
FL (Palm Beach County) Roadside Vendor | $2,000.00 |
FL (Pasco County) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Pinellas County) Hauling Grease Waste | $10,000.00 |
FL (Pinellas County) Right of Way | Varies |
FL (Polk County) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Putnam County) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL (Sanford) Contractor | $2,000.00 |
FL (Sarasota) Right of Way | $5,000.00 |
FL (St. Petersburg) Private Collector and Recovered Materials | $50,000.00 |
FL (Windermere) Contractor | $10,000.00 |
FL (Winter Haven) License | Varies |
FL (Winter Park) Contractor | $5,000.00 |
FL Contractor’s Sales or Use Tax | Varies |