Hernando County, Florida Contractor Bond and Sewage Disposal Bond

General and specialty field contractors looking to operate within Hernando County, Florida must first apply for a Contractor Class Certification with the local Building Division. To be approved for licensure, and to maintain it, a $5,000 Contractor Certification Bond is required of the applicant.

In addition, the County’s Utilities Administration requires a $25,000 Sewage Disposal Bond to be licensed as a commercial solid waste or recycling business. 

SECURE YOUR BOND

At Jet, both Hernando County surety bonds may be purchased instantly at the guaranteed prices listed in the chart below. For example, Jet offers the $5,000 Contractor Certification Bond at $100 for a one-year bond or just $10 a month. 

Simply select the “Secure Your Bond” Button above to get started.

Bond TypeLimitMonthly Cost1-Year Cost
Contractor Certification Bond$5,000$10$100
Sewage Disposal Bond$25,000$13$125
FL Hernando County Surety Bonds Pricing

The Jet team can file your bond for you! However, if you would like to take care of this step yourself, the option to do so may be selected at checkout.

The original signed and sealed Contractor Certification Bond form, along with your completed certification paperwork, must be submitted to the county’s Building Division at the mailing address listed below.

Hernando County
Building Division
789 Providence Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601

If you are applying for certification within a general contractor field (i.e. building, residential, plumbing, sheet metal, roofing, solar, etc.), the Contractor Class Certification Application must be completed. As for specialty fields, such as demolition, excavation, masonry, insulation, electrical, or natural gas, the Specialty Certification Application is to be completed. Any other applications can be found on the Division’s Contractor Registration Forms webpage. 

Similar to the previous bond, the original signed and sealed Sewage Disposal Bond form and the completed Application for a Commercial License are to be submitted to the county’s Utilities Administration at the following mailing address:

Hernando County
Utilities Administration
15365 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34613

The Contractor Certification Bond financially assures the Building Division that all license regulations pursuant to Chapter 8 of the Hernando County, FL Municode will be upheld by the contractor. If the licensee commits a violation (e.g. negligence, poor workmanship, use of defective materials, property damage, etc.), the contractor must begin to reconstruct, repair, or replace the work in question within 48 hours of notice from the Division Inspector to do so. If the contractor is unable or unwilling to fulfill this obligation, funds from the bond may be used to cover the damaged party’s financial losses. For more information about contractor bond claims, select the “Bond Claim Process” button at the bottom of the page. 

As for the Sewage Disposal Bond, the licensee is expected to follow all solid waste and recycling regulations pursuant to Chapter 28 of the Hernando County, FL Municode. If any environmental damage or public health threat is caused by the licensed business and remains unresolved, the Utilities Administration may file a claim on the Sewage Disposal Bond to cover the financial losses incurred by Hernando County and its residents. 

How to Renew My Bond

For annually-purchased bonds, see Jet’s process to renew your bond. Hint- it’s simple.

How to Cancel My Bond

See the details surrounding cancelling your bond.

Bond Claim Process

Contractors need to be aware of what causes a claim and what happens after a claim is made.

Hernando County Florida Surety Bond

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

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Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: