Winter Park, Florida Contractor Bonds

Contractors working in the City of Winter Park, Florida may be required to file a surety bond before receiving their license or permit. A $5,000 Contractor’s Bond is needed for the following trades:

A $1,000 surety bond is needed for tree trimming and removal services. 

Other bonds may also be required to work within the City—more details can be found at the bottom of this page.

APPLY FOR YOUR BOND

You can purchase your $5,000 Winter Park Contractor Bond for just $10 a month or $100 a year, guaranteed! The same goes for the Tree Trimming Bond.

Jet will prepare your Contractor Bond for you and can even file it for you. But, if you need to send it in yourself, it will need to be mailed to the following address:

City of Winter Park
401 South Park Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789

The main purpose of a surety bond is to provide a method for compensation should a license or permit holder fail to follow the obligations of their permit or comply with legislation. In Winter Park, this would mean following the Winter Park Code of Ordinances as they pertain to your license or permit, such as the contractor specifications in the Building Regulations.

A Contractor Bond must be renewed annually after its September 30th expiration date. 

How to Renew My Bond

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

How to Cancel My Bond

See the details surrounding cancelling your bond.

Bond Claim Process

Read how to avoid a claim and what to do if you get one.

Other Bonds That May Be Required in Winter Park

A handful of other surety bonds have been mentioned in the Winter Park Ordinances. If you are applying for another Construction Bond in Winter Park, your bond quote will be based on credit and may require an evaluation of financial statements. Our team will reach out to you if we need more information. You can find such bonds below:

Improvements Bond
A developer working on improvements on City-owned properties will need to file an Improvements Bond in an amount that is 100% equal to the cost of improvements. (Winter Park Ordinances, Section 58-381)

Cable Communications Construction Bond
A cable communications franchise company must have a surety bond on file until construction is completed. (Winter Park Ordinances, Section 30-46)

Cable Communications in Right-of-Way
A cable communications provider doing construction in the Winter Park right-of-way will need to file a construction bond to guarantee the restoration of the streets/sidewalks to their original condition and clear out any equipment that was used. The bond will be released after 12 months from the date of completion. (Winter Park Ordinances, Section 40-93)

Electrical Distribution System FranchiseeElectrical distribution system franchisees need to file a performance bond as a financial guarantee of paying any due fees to the City and covering any damages caused by the construction, operation, repair, or maintenance of the electrical distribution system. (Winter Park Ordinances, Section 102-215)

Winter Park, Florida Contractor 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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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).

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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: