Oklahoma contractor license bond
Bond requiredRequired to get and keep your license.
Oklahoma doesn't license general contractors statewide, but the Construction Industries Board licenses the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades. To make an active license effective you must file a $5,000 surety bond payable to the CIB, plus a certificate of at least $50,000 commercial general liability insurance. Plumbing contractors may instead post a $5,000 cash deposit. Roofing contractors register under a separate act with proof of insurance and don't post the $5,000 CIB bond. [Source: CIB ↗]
Good to know
The $5,000 bond applies to the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades; roofers only register, and Oklahoma has no statewide general contractor license or bond.
Estimate your premium
You pay a percentage of the bond amount each year, based on credit.
About 1.5–3.0% of a $5,000 bond.
Estimate only. Your real rate is set by the surety after a quick credit check, and the premium is typically nonrefundable once the bond is issued.
How to get bonded and licensed in Oklahoma
- 1Apply for your contractor license or registration with CIB.
- 2Buy your surety bond from a licensed surety — the premium is a small percentage of the bond amount, based on your credit.
- 3Submit proof of the bond (and any required insurance) with your application.
- 4Keep the bond active and renew it to keep your license in good standing.
Oklahoma contractor bond FAQ
Does Oklahoma require a contractor license bond?
Yes. Oklahoma requires a $5,000 surety bond to activate a state electrical, plumbing, or mechanical contractor license; roofers register separately without that bond.
How much does a contractor license bond cost in Oklahoma?
You don't pay the full bond amount. You pay an annual premium that's a small percentage of it, usually around 1–3% with good credit and more while your credit is still building. On Oklahoma's $5,000 bond, most applicants with solid credit pay roughly $100–$150 a year. Use the calculator above for your own estimate.
Who regulates contractor licensing in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) sets the rules. The $5,000 bond applies to the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades; roofers only register, and Oklahoma has no statewide general contractor license or bond.
What does a contractor license bond protect?
A contractor license bond protects your customers and the licensing authority, not you. It guarantees you'll follow the state's contractor laws; if you break them and someone is owed money, they can file a claim against the bond, and you must repay the surety.
Is the bond premium refundable?
Generally no. Once the bond is issued, the premium is earned by the surety and is typically nonrefundable, even if you never have a claim. Most bonds run one to two years, and you renew to keep your license active.
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Bond requirements and amounts are set by CIB and can change. Confirm the current figure with the authority before you buy. This page is general information, not legal advice.