Sarasota County, Florida Surety Bonds

Sarasota County oversees the various license and permit projects completed within the county. Before such work may be executed, a surety bond may be required.

For instance, either a $5,000 Installing/Repairing Septic Systems Bond, $5,000 Manufacturing Septic Tanks Bond, or $10,000 Septic Pumping/Cleaning Bond might be required by the Sarasota County Health Department before a business may perform under the applicable license.

In addition, contractors making improvements or doing construction in public right-of-way areas may need a $15,000 Right-of-Way Use Bond and/or a Right-of-Way Excavation or Fill Bond by the local Planning and Development Services office.

Further details on which surety bond may apply to your license or permit project may be found below.

SECURE YOUR BOND

Most of the surety bonds listed above have standard limits (e.g. $5k to $15k). However, you might notice that the Right-of-Way Excavation or Fill Bond has a variable bond limit. This means the bond amount is determined by the Sarasota Planning and Development Services office and is typically based on the total cost of the permit project to be conducted.

At Jet, you may purchase up to a $10,000 License/Permit Bond for the guaranteed price of $100 for a one-year bond term. If you are seeking a higher bond limit (i.e. over $25k), a soft credit check may be needed to receive an approved rate. Higher bond limits premium rates will vary based on the financial strength of the applicant. To get started with your purchase, simply select the “Apply for Your Bond” button!

Bond LimitCost
Up to $10,000$100
$25,000$125
$50,000$250
Sarasota County Bond Rates

Once purchased, any of the various septic system license bonds must be signed, sealed, and submitted as originals to the Sarasota County Health Department at the following mailing address:

Sarasota County Health Department
William L. Little Health and Human Services Center
2200 Ringling Blvd 
Sarasota, FL 34237

As for the right-of-way bonds, the original signed and sealed bond form is to be submitted to the Sarasota County Planning and Development Services office at the mailing address listed below.

Sarasota County
Planning & Development Services
1001 Sarasota Center Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34240

Sarasota County License Bond Details

The Installing/Repairing Septic Systems Bond, Manufacturing Septic Tanks Bond, and Septic Pumping/Cleaning Bond act as a financial assurance to the Sarasota County Health Department that applicable regulations will be followed by the licensee. If a violation is committed that results in health hazards/damages to the County or its residents, a claim may be pursued against the licensee’s bond. Funds are to cover the financial losses incurred by the claimant, as well as the harmed party’s attorney fees. These bonds expire on December 31st of each year. More details on renewing or cancelling your bond can be found below.

How to Renew My Bond

Find out how easy it is to renew your bond with Jet, if you need to.

Bond Claim Process

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

Sarasota County License Permit Details

As for the Right-of-Way Use Bond and the Right-of-Way Excavation or Fill Bond, a contractor is obligated to complete all permit obligations, as well as not restore the public area to its original or a better condition once the work has been executed. Either right-of-way bond may be used to cover any failure on the contractor’s part to complete work, in agreement with Section 124-48 of the Sarasota County Ordinances. Each bond is a permit requirement used to guarantee that funds are available to repair damage or finish the job should the construction site not be completed up to county standards.

The bond shall remain in effect for the duration of the project. It cannot be cancelled until the Sarasota County Planning and Development Services office deems the work completed and releases the bond. If an extension on the project is needed and additional bond coverage is required, you may renew your bond. 

In case you have any questions or concerns, give us a call at 855-296-2663 and our team will help you out right away.

Sarasota County Bond Example

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).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

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).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

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:

X

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: