Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical Contractor License ($1,000) Bond - City of Harlem, GA in Georgia

Brief Summary

Plumbing, electrical and HVAC contractors working in Harlem register with the city every year, and the registration needs an original $1,000 surety bond payable to the City of Harlem. It is the smallest bond on Harlem's contractor list and usually the quickest piece of the packet to finish.

The City of Harlem, Georgia requires plumbing, electrical and mechanical (HVAC) contractors to register with the city annually and to file an original $1,000 surety bond made payable to the City of Harlem. Unlike general contractors, these trades may use a license from their own state. Registration also requires a business license, insurance certificates and a $50 annual fee.

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How to Apply for a Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical Contractor License ($1,000) Bond:

• Have a copy of your plumbing, electrical or mechanical license from Georgia or your home state.
• Have a current occupational or business license with its expiration date.
• Gather workers' compensation and liability insurance certificates.
• Apply for the $1,000 bond and pay the premium.
• Receive the original executed bond made payable to the City of Harlem.
• Email the Application for Contractor Registration and attachments to buildingpermits@harlemga.org with the subject Permit/Contractor Application.
• Pay the $50 annual fee and renew each year.

Detailed Information About the Georgia Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical Contractor License ($1,000) Bond:

One bond amount for three trades

Harlem sets the bond at $1,000 each for plumbing, electrical and HVAC contractors. These trades use the same Application for Contractor Registration that general contractors use, so read the bond line carefully. The $15,000 and $20,000 figures on that form apply to general contractors, and $1,000 applies to electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.

Your home state license is accepted

Harlem sits next to the South Carolina line, and many trade contractors working there hold out of state licenses. The city states that plumbers, electricians and mechanical contractors may use a license from their own state. General contractors must hold a Georgia license, but that rule does not apply to these trades.

Annual registration and permits

The City of Harlem requires contractors to register on an annual basis, and a building permit will not be issued until that information is up to date. The form asks for proof of licensure, a copy of your occupational or business license with its expiration date, proof of workers' compensation and liability insurance, and the original surety bond made payable to the City of Harlem. Business licenses may be from any issuing authority. The annual fee on the form is $50. The early payment discount printed on the form carries an old date, so confirm the current fee with the city.

Eligibility and Requirements for a Georgia Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical Contractor License ($1,000) Bond:

• Bond amount of $1,000 for plumbing, electrical or mechanical contractors.
• City of Harlem named as obligee, with the original bond submitted.
• A trade license from Georgia or from the contractor's own state.
• An occupational or business license from any issuing authority.
• Proof of workers' compensation and liability insurance.

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