The City of Avon Lake

Contractor Registration

Registration with Avon Lake
Registered contractors for the City of Avon Lake expires on December 31 each calendar year. All Contractor and Subcontractors must register every year prior to doing any work in the new year.

All the following items must be included to complete registration with the city of Avon Lake

1.)Application for registration

2.)Contractor's Bond (be sure to sign it and submit original only)
No Continuation Certificates accepted
Contractor must sign with an ink signature and submit the original bond that has the insurance company's embossed, digitized or sticker seal and return with registration.

3.)Certificate of insurance (with the City of Avon Lake as certificate holder)

4.)R.I.T.A. Form

5.)Registration Fee ($75 for general contractor, $50 for subcontractors)

Download Complete Contractor Registration Packet Below

Contractor Packet

Note: All Contractors must have a $5,000 bond on the City's form. All Contractors must have a minimum of $100,000 property, $300,000 bodily injury/wrongful death insurance. Contractors working in the right-of-way need $ 1,000,000 umbrella coverage. Any construction or alteration in the right-of-way must have approval by the Municipal Engineer or Service Director.

Registration May Be Revoked For:
1. Misrepresentation of a material fact by the applicant in obtaining a certificate of registration and qualification.
2. Use of a certificate of registration and qualification in obtaining a permit for another.
3. Faulty or defective workmanship
4. Departure from or disregard of plans and specifications filed with the application for a permit.
5. The non-compliance with or violation of any provision or regulation of the building or zoning codes or rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.