California Contractor Qualifying Individual Bond
If you're a California business entity getting a contractor license, you may need to purchase a special type of bond called a Qualifying Individual bond. This is for the Responsible Managing Officer or Employee and it may or may not be required. Learn about this bond and how you can purchase it for less.
- 00:18 - What is a responsible managing officer and/or employee?
- 00:32 - When does a responsible managing officer need to get bonded?
- 00:45 - When does a responsible managing employee need to get bonded?
- 00:55 - The bond for Qualifying Individual amount
- 01:05 - How is the bond for Qualifying Individual price determined?
- 01:22 - The 3 factors that determine the price at a high level
- 01:42 - How to save money buying a bond for Qualifying Individual
- 02:06 - Bond for Qualifying Individual price examples
- 02:35 - How to purchase the bond for Qualifying Individual
- 03:00 - Renewing your bond for Qualifying Individual
- 03:34 - Get pricing and get the bonding process done
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