Amarillo, Texas Contractor License/Permit Bonds

Contractors working in the City of Amarillo, Texas are required by the Planning and Development Services Department to be registered with the local Building Official. Depending on your license type, you may also be required to obtain a Contractor License Bond.

As for contractors that plan to conduct construction in a public right-of-way area, a permit application must be filed with the City Engineer. If approved, a $10,000 Service Line Bond is needed as well.

VIEW YOUR BOND PRICE

At Jet, the cost of an Amarillo, Texas surety bond is a small fraction of the bond limit and is based on a soft credit check of the applicant. 

If you are seeking a Contractor License/Permit Bond, your bond limit will depend on the type of license you are applying for with the Amarillo Planning and Development Service Department.

The Jet team has created a chart (see below) that details the various contractor license types, the required bond limits, and our preferred credit tier prices for monthly and annual terms. For example, rates for a $10,000 bond amount start at just $10 a month or $100 for a one-year term. 

License TypeLimitMonthlyAnnual
Landscape Irrigator/Irrigation Tech, House Moving, Non-electrical Sign, Pool/Spa, Water Treatment Equipment Installation$10,000$10$100
Residential Remodeling, Insulation, Commercial or Residential Roofing$20,000$12$100
Amarillo, TX Contractor License Bond Pricing

As seen in the chart below, the cost of the $10,000 Service Line Permit Bond is $100 for a one-year bond term. No credit check is required!

License TypeAnnual
$10,000$100
Amarillo, TX Service Line Bond Pricing

Both the Contractor License/Permit Bond and the Service Line Bond forms must be signed, sealed, and submitted to the appropriate Amarillo Planning and Development Services Department lead (i.e. Building Official or City Engineer) at the following mailing address:

City of Amarillo
Planning and Development Service Department
808 S. Buchanan, 2nd Floor
Amarillo, TX 79101

For further details regarding license or permit qualifications and paperwork, take a look at the Department’s Contractor Information webpage and the Street Information webpage. 

The main purpose of the Contractor License Bond and the Service Line Permit Bond is to financially protect the City of Amarillo and its citizens from regulation violations and/or failures that are committed by the hired contractor. For example, a service line permit requires the contractor to restore the right-of-way area to its original condition once the project has been completed. If the contractor fails to fulfill this obligation, the Amarillo Planning and Development Services Department or any other damaged party may file a claim on the contractor’s surety bond to cover the costs of any financial losses they incur due to the permit transgression. 

For further details on regulations to be followed for your permit and/or license type, take a look at the City of Amarillo, Texas Code of Ordinances. 

If you plan on continuing work as a licensed contractor or need an extension on your service line permit, you will need to renew your Contractor License/Permit Bond or your Service Line Permit Bond with the City of Amarillo. No need to worry though! Jet will send you a renewal invoice prior to your official expiration date. All you need to do is complete the standard payment due and you’ll be all set with the Department for another term. Also, if you take advantage of our monthly payment plan, you won’t have to ever worry about renewing your Contractor License/Permit Bond. Your bond will remain active as long as monthly payments are fulfilled or until cancellation is sought. It’s that easy!

Amarillo, Texas Contractor Bond Form

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:

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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: