Polk County, Florida Contractor Registration Bond

If you are a contractor working in Polk County, registration with the county’s Office of Planning and Development, Building Division is required before any work may begin. To be eligible for such licensure, a $5,000 Contractor Bond is needed. This, of course, is after becoming licensed with the State of Florida first.

SECURE YOUR BOND

Polk County is one of the largest counties in the State of Florida. Due to its ever-growing population, various construction projects are in abundance within the local area, and contractors are always needed. The surety bond provides a level of financial protection to the people of Polk County by involving a third-party financier (Jet Insurance Company) to promise payment should a contractor fail to uphold the obligations.

At Jet, contractors may purchase the $5,000 Contractor Registration Bond for the guaranteed price of $100 for a one-year bond term or a convenient $10 a month. All you need to do is select the “Secure Your Bond” button above to get started with your purchase!

Jet also offers multi-year bond terms. Take a look at the price chart below for further details.

Bond TermCost
Monthly$10
1 Year$100
2 Years$175
3 Years$250
Polk County Contractor Bond Cost

The Jet team can file your bond form for you, however, the option to take care of the filing process yourself is also available. Either option may be selected at check out. 

The original signed and sealed Contractor Bond, along with your completed County Registration Application, must be submitted to the Polk County Office of Planning and Development, Building Division at the following mailing address:

Polk County
Office of Planning and Development
Building Division
330 W. Church St.
Bartow, FL 33830

It is important to note that you will still need to obtain a permit before a specialty construction project begins (i.e. building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, swimming pools, etc.). Permit applications and any other required documents can be found on the county’s Forms webpage.

Contractors that operate within the county must follow all applicable registration and permit regulations pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Polk County, FL Municode, and are responsible for fulfilling all maintenance or repair requests for one year following the completion of a project. This last part is typically included in the contractor’s warranty agreement and is very important to uphold. 

If a violation is committed such as poor workmanship, the use of defective materials, abandonment of the job, or a breach of contract, the damaged party may file an official complaint with the Board of County Commissioners. Before a mandatory hearing is held, the contractor will be given a chance to resolve the problem. The county provides 48 hours from the time an investigator or county gives the notice to fix the issue. Hopefully, the contractor is well aware of the proceedings as two days is not much time.

Should the corrective action not be done in time or if the contractor simply does not show up, the Board will file a claim on the Contractor Registration Bond on behalf of the claimant and further penalties will be pursued.

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 canceling your bond.

Bond Claim Process

Contractors should be aware of what causes a claim and what happens after a claim is made. Read more here.

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:

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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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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: