New Lenox contractor license & registration requirements

1. 1
   Completed application form

   Use the link in the sidebar.
2. 2
   Registration fee — $150.00 registration fee
3. 3
   License & permit bond — original, signed Surety Bond in the minimum amount of $10,000 ('Faxed copies not accepted')

   Obligee not published — ask who the bond should name.
4. 4
   Certificate of insurance

   General Liability $1,000,000 limit for each occurrence AND $1,000,000 General Aggregate; Workers Compensation minimum $500,000 limit per occurrence; Village of New Lenox listed as Certificate Holder
5. 5
   Workers' compensation

   yes (if applicable; proof required, $500,000 per occurrence)
6. 6
   Trade credentials

   Original signed surety bond; liability insurance certificate listing Village as Certificate Holder; workers comp proof; state licenses (Plumber, Sprinkler, Roofer license # and expiration). 'Plumbing and sprinkler contractors need to only submit the completed application, a copy of the business state registration and a copy of their State Plumbers ID card' (no bond/insurance for those). Contractors working in public right-of-way must contact the Village Engineer before starting work. To use online permitting, contractor must have current registration and request a web PIN by emailing buildinginspections@newlenox.net.
7. 7
   Submit: Mail / in person (originals required)

   not published (original bond required, faxed copies not accepted - implies mail or in person)

License term (as published)

not published (form has 'Present Contractor Registration # (If Renewal)' field only)

Expiry model

Not published — use the expiry date on your certificate.

Renewal window / late fees

not published

General contractor fee

$150.00 registration fee

Subcontractor / trade fee

$150.00 registration fee (single flat fee; no separate sub rate published)

Other fees & penalties

not published

Bond

original, signed Surety Bond in the minimum amount of $10,000 ('Faxed copies not accepted')

Bond payee / obligee

not published

Liability insurance minimum

General Liability $1,000,000 limit for each occurrence AND $1,000,000 General Aggregate; Workers Compensation minimum $500,000 limit per occurrence; Village of New Lenox listed as Certificate Holder

Workers' compensation

yes (if applicable; proof required, $500,000 per occurrence)

Other requirements

Original signed surety bond; liability insurance certificate listing Village as Certificate Holder; workers comp proof; state licenses (Plumber, Sprinkler, Roofer license # and expiration). 'Plumbing and sprinkler contractors need to only submit the completed application, a copy of the business state registration and a copy of their State Plumbers ID card' (no bond/insurance for those). Contractors working in public right-of-way must contact the Village Engineer before starting work. To use online permitting, contractor must have current registration and request a web PIN by emailing buildinginspections@newlenox.net.

Trades covered

All contractors and subcontractors: 'All contractors and subcontractors doing work within the Village must be registered with the Village.' Form has license fields for Plumber, Sprinkler contractor, Roofer.

Web page says $150 fee and $10,000 surety bond; form confirms. FAQ: 'All contractors that work on any project in the Village are required to register with the Village prior to proceeding with the project.' Term/expiration gap - confirm whether registration is calendar-year or one year from issuance.