Connecticut Nonresident Contractor (Single Job AU-964) Bond
Overview
Connecticut protects its residents and the state itself when out-of-state contractors come in to perform work on a single project. This bond — filed on form AU-964 — guarantees that a nonresident contractor will meet all state obligations tied to that specific job, including tax and regulatory requirements. It is a project-scoped commitment, not an ongoing license bond, meaning it is tied directly to one contract and one job site.
Who Needs This Bond?
Out-of-state contractors are the applicants here — specifically any individual or business entity that is not domiciled in Connecticut but has been awarded or is bidding on a single construction or contracting job within the state. If your company is headquartered in another state and you are mobilizing to Connecticut for one project, this bond is required before you can proceed. It applies regardless of trade or contracting specialty; the trigger is your nonresident status combined with a specific Connecticut job.
What is this Bond For?
This bond assures Connecticut that a nonresident contractor working on a single in-state project will fulfill all applicable obligations — including state tax liabilities — arising from that job. It protects the state and, by extension, Connecticut residents and public funds from contractors who complete work and then leave without satisfying their legal and financial responsibilities. The bond creates a financial guarantee that can be called upon if the contractor defaults on those obligations tied to the bonded project.
When is it Required?
Arriving in Connecticut to perform work as a nonresident contractor is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. You must secure and file the AU-964 bond before beginning work on the project — it cannot be obtained after the fact. Connecticut requires this bond to be in place as a condition of operating lawfully within the state on that specific job, making it a prerequisite, not an afterthought.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Connecticut requirement and applies to any single construction or contracting project performed anywhere within the state. There is no county or municipal variation — the obligation runs to the state of Connecticut. Every nonresident contractor taking on a single Connecticut job is subject to this requirement regardless of which city or county the project is located in.
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