Longview, Texas Contractor Permit and License Bonds

If you are a contractor that is actively working in the City of Longview, Texas, you will likely be required by the Development Services Department to acquire a specific permit or license to perform such construction. Depending on the type of licensure required of you, a surety bond may also be needed.

SECURE YOUR BOND

According to the Longview Development Services Department, the following permit and license bonds are required of contractors: 

At Jet, all but one of the Longview, Texas Contractor Bonds have guaranteed prices. Check out the chart below for all bonds required in the City of Longview, along with their bond limits and rates.

Bond TypeBond LimitCost
Sign Contractor Bond$10,000$100
Driveway, Sidewalk, Curb, & Gutter Contractor Bond$10,000$100
Moving of Building Contractor Bond$15,000$100
Landscape/Irrigation Contractor Bond$15,000$100
Residential Contractor (Homebuilder) Bond$25,000$125
Swimming Pool Contractor Bond$25,000$125
Combination General Contractor Bond$50,000*Starting at $250
Longview, TX Contractor Bond Pricing

*Credit check needed to be approved for a rate.

Not sure which bond is right for you? Simply take a look at the City’s Contractor Types Guide for further details.

Once purchased, your original signed and sealed Contractor Permit Bond or Contractor License Bond form must be submitted to the Longview Development Services Department at the following mailing address:

City of Longview
Development Services Department
PO Box 1952
Longview, TX 75606

If you are registering or renewing your contractor license, the completed Contractor Registration/Renewal Application must also be sent to the above address.

The main purpose of a Contractor License/Permit Bond is to financially protect the contractor’s customer (e.g. the City of Longview or a resident) from economic harm in cases where a regulation violation or breach of contract is committed.

For example, residential contractors that have been hired for a home improvement project will be expected to follow all license/building code regulations, as well as fulfill any contractual obligations that have been agreed upon with the homeowner. So, if you do something as little as break a china plate or as big as ignoring every building standard possible, the damaged party has every right to file a claim on your Residential Contractor Bond. In order to avoid this scenario, it is in your best interest to fix/pay for any damages that occur and to simply perform well-done construction work. Failure to do so may lead to funds from the surety company being used to cover financial losses faced by the harmed party, and may also be used to pay for a new contractor that will take over the project.

As for renewing your license bond, the Jet team will send you a renewal invoice by mail and email prior to your bond term expiration date. If you are interested in renewing then just complete the standard payment due and you’ll be all set with the City of Longview for another term. 

Permits are typically only needed for one year so if you purchased a permit bond such as the Right-of-Way Bond and need to renew, give Jet a call at 855-296-2663 and we can help you out with the renewal process. 

Longview, 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:

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: