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How to Get a Contractor’s License in Vermont

Currently, there is only a statewide licensing requirement in Vermont for certain specialty contractors, like electricians and plumbers. Some municipalities, however, required construction contractors to be licensed. Here’s how to get a contractor’s license in Vermont.

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How to Get a Contractor’s License in Connecticut

Connecticut’s contractor licensing requirements are complex, but we’ll do our best to straighten them out for you here. Here’s how to get a contractor’s license in Connecticut. For all your construction bonding needs, trust Surety Bond Professionals. Contact us today. Definition of Contractor The term “general contractor” isn’t particularly meaningful in Connecticut, which has its own set of definitions: A major contractor is a contractor who is authorized to work on commercial and institutional projects, like apartment buildings and hospitals, as well as residential projects. A minor contractor specializes in single family homes and small multi-family units, like two or three family homes.  Minor Contractors are further classified as either New Home Construction Contractors or Home Improvement Construction Contractors. Who Needs a Contractor’s License? In Connecticut, the type of license you’ll need as a contractor is determined by the type of work you do.  If you do more than one type of work, as Connecticut defines it, you may need multiple licenses. Specialty contractors such as an electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians (among others) also must be licensed to work in Connecticut, but the details of that process are beyond the scope of this article. There is no license...

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How to Become a Contractor in New Jersey

Here’s everything you need to know about how to become a contractor in New Jersey. Learn the licensing, registration, and bonding requirements for New Jersey contractors, and contact Surety Bond Professionals for all of your bonding needs today.

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Texas Payment and Performance Bonds

Texas contractors must obtain certain surety bonds in order to be awarded and begin working on federal public works projects within the state. Learn more about Texas payment and performance bonds below, and request a quote from Surety Bond Professionals today.

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Bid Bonds vs. Payment Bonds: What’s the Difference?

Bid bonds and payment bonds are both surety bonds that are commonly required in the construction industry. But they serve different purposes and are required at different points in the contracting process. Let’s take a closer look below at bid bonds vs payment bonds, so you can understand the difference.

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How to Get a Contractor’s License in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, general contractors are called Construction Supervisors. Anyone who wants to operate as a general contractor in Massachusetts needs a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License—either restricted or unrestricted. Learn how to get a contractor’s license in Massachusetts below, and work with Surety Bond Professionals to get a contractor license bond.

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