Residential Contractor Registration in Vermont

What this bond requires in Vermont

Vermont does not have a general contractor license requiring a surety bond. The Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation requires residential contractors performing construction valued at $10,000 or more (labor and materials) to register under 26 V.S.A. ch. 106. Registered contractors must maintain minimum liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate and execute written contracts. Electrical, plumbing, and other regulated trades are licensed separately by the Division of Fire Safety.

Who requires it

The residential contractor registration is required by the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation under 26 V.S.A. ch. 106 (Residential Contractors).

How to file in Vermont

Apply or renew online through Vermont Office of Professional Regulation portal. Submit application, registration fee, proof of required liability insurance, and contractor statement. No bond filing required. Trade-specific licenses (electrical, plumbing, etc.) filed separately with the Division of Fire Safety.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a residential contractor registration required in Vermont?

No surety bond required for Residential Contractor Registration. Liability insurance ($1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate) required in lieu of bond.

How much is the bond in Vermont?

Vermont does not publish a single flat amount. See the state-specific notes for how it is determined.

Who requires the bond?

The bond is required by the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation.

How is the bond filed?

Apply or renew online through Vermont Office of Professional Regulation portal. Submit application, registration fee, proof of required liability insurance, and contractor statement. No bond filing required. Trade-specific licenses (electrical, plumbing, etc.) filed separately with the Division of Fire Safety.

What does the bond cover?

Surety bonds protect the obligee, not the principal. If you fail to meet the obligation the bond guarantees, the surety pays the claim and recovers from you.

Is a surety bond the same as insurance?

No. Insurance protects you. A surety bond protects whoever required the bond. You repay the surety for any claim they pay.