General Contractor License
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| Bond Amount Required | Bond Term | Annual Premium |
| $10,000 | 1 Year | Starts at $100 |
In Alabama, specialty trade contractors — such as residential roofers and HVAC and refrigeration contractors — must maintain a state-level surety bond to perform installation, service, or repair work. Required by the state licensing boards, including the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors and the Home Builders Licensure Board, the Alabama bond guarantees that licensees comply with state trade laws and consumer-protection standards.
Cost of the AL General Contractor License Bond
The cost of the $10,000 Alabama general contractor license bond is $100 per bond term with NNA Surety. Secure this surety bond today.
How the Alabama General Contractor License Bond Works
The Alabama general contractor license bond protects the state and the members of the public who hire licensed specialty trade contractors. It guarantees that the contractor will follow the trade laws, codes, and licensing regulations enforced by the board that issued their credential. Applicants for a Birmingham HVAC contractor bond or a Montgomery residential roofer bond post this guarantee before their license is activated.
The bond involves three parties:
- Principal: Licensed specialty trade contractor
- Obligee: Alabama licensing board
- Surety: Bonding company
A claim against a bond may be filed when a contractor violates state regulations or fails to meet their licensing obligations. The surety pays valid claims, and the contractor must reimburse the surety in full.
How to Get an Alabama General Contractor License Bond
Here are the steps to secure your Alabama general contractor license bond with NNA Surety.
- Complete the application.
- Pay the $100 bond premium.
- Receive your bond via email once approved.
- Submit the bond to the obligee — file it with your licensing board (Form BF-1 for the HVAC and refrigeration board, or directly with the Home Builders Licensure Board for roofers).
By working with NNA Surety, a reliable surety provider, you can get bonded quickly and keep your Alabama license in good standing.
Apply for Your Alabama General Contractor License Bond Today
Ready to meet your state requirement? Get your Alabama surety bond from a team that makes bonding simple and fast. Complete this form or call 855-563-1401 to get bonded.