Mississippi Contractor License Bond — $100,000 Commercial Contractor Bond Requirement

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Commercial contractors licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors are required to maintain a $100,000 contractor license bond. Surety Bond Authority provides fast approvals and competitive pricing for Mississippi contractor bonding.

 

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Mississippi Contractor Bond Requirement

Under Mississippi Code §31-3-21, commercial contractors must be licensed through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.

 

As part of the licensing requirement: Commercial Contractors must post a $100,000 Surety Bond

 

This applies to:

• Building Contractors
• Highway Contractors
• Heavy Construction Contractors
• Specialty Commercial Contractors

This $100,000 requirement is one of the largest fixed contractor license bond amounts in the country.

 

What the Mississippi Contractor Bond Guarantees

The bond ensures compliance with:

• Mississippi contracting laws
• Board regulations
• Payment obligations to subcontractors and suppliers
• Ethical business practices
• Completion of contracted work

If a claim is paid, the contractor is financially responsible for reimbursing the surety.

 

Filing the Bond With the Mississippi State Board

The bond must:

• Be written on the official Board-approved form
• Be issued by a surety licensed in Mississippi
• Match the contractor’s legal business name
• Be submitted prior to license issuance or renewal

We provide same-day bond issuance and electronic copies for immediate submission.

 

Cost of a Mississippi Contractor License Bond

The cost of your $100,000 Mississippi contractor bond depends largely on your personal credit strength and financial profile.

 

In general:

• Contractors with stronger FICO scores receive the most competitive rates.
• Pricing is higher for applicants with lower credit scores.
• Most qualified applicants receive very competitive pricing through our network of surety carriers.

We compare multiple markets to ensure you receive the best available rate based on your credit and business profile.

 

Get Your Mississippi Contractor License Bond Today

If you need a $100,000 Mississippi contractor bond, we can issue it quickly and at highly competitive rates.

 

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