Canton, OH · Stark County
Contractor Bond Form
This bond form documents a contractor’s obligation to follow city requirements and protect the City of Canton and others from covered damages.
What this form is
Contractors use this bond form in connection with a license from the City of Canton Building Department for specified contractor work. It identifies the contractor, surety, bond amount, work category, effective date, and applicable code requirements, and sets out conditions for the bond to remain in force or terminate.
Who needs it
Contractors seeking or holding a Canton license for home improvement, electrical, plumbing, demolition, HVAC, or general trades work may need this bond.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This bond is signed and dated without a notary; the form provides signature and date lines for the principal and surety.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Bond Form
Download the Contractor Bond Form for the contractor work category that applies.
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Complete The Bond Details
Fill in the principal, surety, bond amount, work category, effective date, and other requested details.
- 3
Sign And Date The Form
The principal and surety sign and date the bond. The form does not include a notary block.
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Submit The Form
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Canton Contractor Bond Form cover?
- The form identifies the principal, surety, bond amount, contractor work category, and effective date. It describes obligations tied to city requirements and damages resulting from failure to meet the bond conditions.
- Who uses the Contractor Bond Form?
- The form lists home improvement, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and cooling, demolition, and general trades contractors. It refers to contractors licensed by the City of Canton Building Department.
- Do I need a notary for the Canton Contractor Bond Form?
- No. The form has signature and date lines for the principal and surety, but no notary block. The signer and surety sign and date the bond.
- How do I submit the Canton Contractor Bond Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Contractor Bond Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Canton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.