Oklahoma Contractor License Bond$5,000 -- CIB All Trades

Oklahoma requires a $5,000 corporate surety bond for all contractor license applicants through the Construction Industries Board (CIB). The bond must be in the individual license holder's name, with original signatures, seals, and Power of Attorney attached. It must be payable to the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.

The CIB regulates plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades, plus building and construction inspectors, home inspectors, and roofing contractors. All licensed trades require the same $5,000 bond plus minimum $50,000 commercial general liability insurance.

The $5,000 Oklahoma CIB bond typically costs $50-$250 per year. Contractors with excellent credit (750+) pay around $50-$100. Good credit (680-749) pays $100-$150. Fair credit may pay $150-$250. Most applicants are approved same-day.

In addition to the $5,000 bond, Oklahoma requires minimum $50,000 commercial general liability insurance. Your license becomes active only after the CIB receives proof of both the surety bond and the liability insurance. Both must remain current throughout your licensing period.

Yes. The Construction Industries Board was re-created to continue until July 1, 2026, in accordance with the Oklahoma Sunset Law. After that date, the legislature must reauthorize the Board. The bond and licensing requirements remain in full effect through the current authorization period.

After passing your trade exam, submit proof of a $5,000 corporate surety bond and $50,000 minimum commercial general liability insurance to the CIB. Your license activates once both documents are received. The bond must be in the individual license holder's name with original signatures.