Oregon Landscape Contractor's Bond
Overview
Oregon landscape contractors are required to carry this bond as a condition of their state license — and it's the state that sets the rules, not your city or county. Clients, suppliers, and members of the public who suffer a financial loss from unlicensed, defective, or contractually non-compliant landscape work have a legal claim against this bond. It functions as a financial guarantee that you'll operate according to Oregon's standards for licensed landscape contractors. Get bonded, get licensed, get to work.
Who Needs This Bond?
Licensed landscape contractors operating anywhere in Oregon need this bond. If you're grading, planting, installing irrigation systems, building retaining walls, or performing any other landscaping scope of work under an Oregon Landscape Contractor's license, this bond is not optional — it's a licensing requirement. It applies whether you run a small owner-operator operation or a larger landscaping crew taking on commercial and residential projects across the state. If you're applying for a new license or renewing an existing one, you need this bond in place.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects clients who hire licensed Oregon landscape contractors and end up with incomplete work, shoddy installations, or financial harm caused by the contractor's failure to perform. It also protects the public interest by holding licensed landscapers financially accountable to Oregon's contractor standards. A valid claim against the bond can result in the surety paying damages to the injured party — and you, as the principal, are ultimately responsible for reimbursing that amount. It's not insurance for you; it's a guarantee to everyone you work for.
When is it Required?
Applying for or renewing an Oregon Landscape Contractor's license is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. The Oregon Landscape Contractors Board requires proof of bonding before your license is issued or renewed — you cannot legally operate as a licensed landscape contractor in Oregon without it. If your bond lapses during your license period, your license is in jeopardy. Keep the bond current for the full duration of your license term.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Oregon requirement — it is not tied to any specific city, county, or municipality. It applies wherever you perform landscape contracting work within Oregon's borders under your state license. The obligee is the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board, which administers and enforces the licensing requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab — have your Oregon landscape contractor license number, legal business name, and business entity type ready when you start the application. The process is fast, fully online, and designed for working contractors who don't have time to wait on an agent callback. Once your bond is issued, you'll receive your bond documents electronically and can submit them directly to the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board.
Why Bond Titan?
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