Thornton contractor license & registration requirements

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   Completed application form

   Use the link in the sidebar.
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   Registration fee — $50.00 registration fee (annual; §5-1-3F.3)
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   License & permit bond — $10,000 minimum surety bond (code: 'penal sum of $10,000')

   Obligee: Village of Thornton as Obligee
4. 4
   Certificate of insurance

   Bodily injury liability $300,000 (min); property damage liability $100,000 (min); business auto liability $300,000 (min) / auto property damage $50,000 (min)
5. 5
   Workers' compensation

   yes (proof of workers' compensation insurance required; 'as required by Illinois')
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   Trade credentials

   Copy of driver's license; proof of general liability insurance; surety bond. Electricians: copy of electrician's license from one of: Chicago, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elgin, Glenview, Kankakee, Lansing, Libertyville, Matteson, North Chicago, Orland Park, Ottawa, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Waukegan, Wilmette, Wooddale, Zion or Munster, IN (code: 'a copy of a license issued by an Illinois testing community'). Roofers: copy of State of Illinois roofing license (225 ILCS 335). Plumbing and irrigation contractors have a reduced document list (form text truncated in fetch).
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   Submit: Fax / mail (per form)

   Form states completed registration is mailed to licensee address or 'faxed to (708) 877-4458'; no email/online option stated. Building Dept contact email kzigterman@thorntonil.us.

License term (as published)

One year: 'The certificate of registration issued hereunder shall remain in effect for one (1) year following its date of issue or issue date of bond, whichever is less.'

Expiry model

Rolling — one year from your issue date. Every contractor has a different deadline.

Renewal window / late fees

not published

General contractor fee

$50.00 registration fee (annual; §5-1-3F.3)

Subcontractor / trade fee

not published (single $50.00 registration fee; no separate sub rate)

Other fees & penalties

not published

Bond

$10,000 minimum surety bond (code: 'penal sum of $10,000')

Bond payee / obligee

Village of Thornton as Obligee

Liability insurance minimum

Bodily injury liability $300,000 (min); property damage liability $100,000 (min); business auto liability $300,000 (min) / auto property damage $50,000 (min)

Workers' compensation

yes (proof of workers' compensation insurance required; 'as required by Illinois')

Other requirements

Copy of driver's license; proof of general liability insurance; surety bond. Electricians: copy of electrician's license from one of: Chicago, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elgin, Glenview, Kankakee, Lansing, Libertyville, Matteson, North Chicago, Orland Park, Ottawa, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Waukegan, Wilmette, Wooddale, Zion or Munster, IN (code: 'a copy of a license issued by an Illinois testing community'). Roofers: copy of State of Illinois roofing license (225 ILCS 335). Plumbing and irrigation contractors have a reduced document list (form text truncated in fetch).

Trades covered

Any person engaging 'in the business of contractor for the erection, construction, repair, or alteration of any building or structure within the Village' (§5-1-3F.2). Form has separate provisions for electricians, roofers, and plumbing/irrigation contractors.

Village of Thornton, IL (not the City of Thornton, CO which dominates search results). Registration term is rolling (tied to issue date / bond date). Certificate can be revoked by the Village Clerk for cause on recommendation of Building Commissioner, Fire Administrator or Police Chief (§5-1-3F.7).