Contractor License ($10,000) Bond - De Queen, AR in Arkansas

Brief Summary

In De Queen, electricians and plumbers cannot pull a single permit until they hold a city license, and the city license requires a $10,000 surety bond. Get the bond first, file it with your license paperwork, and you are cleared to request permits for every job in town during the license year.

The City of De Queen requires electricians and plumbers to obtain a city Electrical License or Plumbing License before they are eligible for permits. Each license costs $75 per year and requires valid photo identification, a $10,000 surety bond and proof of the matching Arkansas state license. HVAC permits carry no extra documentation, and the city does not issue general business licenses.

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How to Apply for a Contractor License ($10,000) Bond:

• Confirm your trade. The bond is listed for the city Electrical License and Plumbing License, not for HVAC permits.
• Hold a current Arkansas state electrical or plumbing license.
• Have valid photo identification ready for the city license application.
• Complete the bond application and review the quoted premium.
• Pay the premium and receive the signed $10,000 bond naming the City of De Queen.
• Submit the bond, photo ID, proof of state licensure and the $75 annual license fee to the city, then request permits project by project.

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Who has to post this bond

The City of De Queen issues permits for HVAC, plumbing and electrical work. For electrical and plumbing, the tradesperson has to hold a city license first, and the license is where the bond comes in.

To get a De Queen Electrical License, the city asks for valid photo identification, a $10,000 surety bond and proof of Arkansas state electrical licensure. The Plumbing License asks for the same three items, with proof of Arkansas state plumbing licensure. Each license costs $75 per year.

Who does not need it

The city lists no bond for HVAC permits. HVAC permit requests go straight to the Fire Department/Code Enforcement Department and no other documentation is required. De Queen also does not require general business licenses, so the bond is tied to the trade license, not to running a business in the city.

A state license does not replace the city bond

Holding an Arkansas electrical or plumbing license is a prerequisite for the city license. It does not waive the $10,000 bond. You need both.

How permits work after you are licensed

Once licensed, you request a permit for each project from the Fire Department/Code Enforcement Department. The permit price varies with the project.

What the bond covers

The bond is a guarantee to the City of De Queen that the licensed electrician or plumber will follow the city's rules for that trade. If the city or a customer suffers a loss from noncompliant work, a claim can be made, and the contractor must repay the surety for any claim it pays. Confirm the current bond form and filing steps with De Queen City Hall at 220 N. 2nd St. (870-584-3445) before the bond is issued.

Eligibility and Requirements for a Arkansas Contractor License ($10,000) Bond:

• Bond amount of $10,000 for the De Queen Electrical License or Plumbing License.
• City of De Queen, Arkansas as obligee.
• Proof of matching Arkansas state electrical or plumbing licensure.
• $75 per year city license fee.
• Owner credit review, which mainly affects the premium rate.

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