
Bond and insurance by trade in Indiana
How much is the contractor bond in Indiana?
Indiana does not require a state bond for plumbing contractors. The Commission's old bond rules (860 IAC 1-1-3 to 1-1-5) are repealed. Some towns require their own bond when you register locally.1
What general liability insurance does Indiana require?
The state plumbing license law does not set a liability insurance minimum for licensed contractors. Some towns set one when you register locally.2
Can an Indiana contractor be exempt from workers' comp?
The state plumbing license law does not set a workers' compensation condition for licensees.2
What is a certificate of insurance?
It's the one-page summary (usually an ACORD 25 form) a contractor's agent issues to show the policies, limits and dates in force. How to read and check one
Sources
- Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency): bond (secure.in.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency): insurance (iga.in.gov, 2026-10-27)