How to File a Claim Against a Construction Contractor's Bond

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Identify the surety company that wrote the bond.. Confirm the contractor was covered.. Gather information.

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1

Identify the surety company that wrote the bond.

Step 1

Identify the surety company that wrote the bond.

2

Confirm the contractor was covered.

Step 2

Confirm the contractor was covered.

3

Gather information.

Step 3

Gather information.

4

Submit your claim.

Step 4

Submit your claim.

5

Wait for a response.

Step 5

Wait for a response.

6

Find your state's licensing board.

Step 6

Find your state's licensing board.

7

Fill out a complaint form.

Step 7

Fill out a complaint form.

8

Submit your complaint form.

Step 8

Submit your complaint form.

9

Cooperate with any investigation.

Step 9

Cooperate with any investigation.

10

Attempt mediation or arbitration.

Step 10

Attempt mediation or arbitration.

11

Locate the correct court.

Step 11

Locate the correct court.

12

Fill out the necessary claim forms.

Step 12

Fill out the necessary claim forms.

13

File your claim.

Step 13

File your claim.

14

Have the contractor and surety company served.

Step 14

Have the contractor and surety company served.

15

Receive any written response.

Step 15

Receive any written response.

16

Attend your hearing.

Step 16

Attend your hearing.

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