Bonds are issued by sureties and most sureties have claim forms on their websites. If not, a simple letter to the surety identifying the bond number, principal on the bond, and basis for your claim will suffice. If the surety needs additional information they will contact you.
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Sep 20, 2019
Your question may be a little bit ambiguous. If you're referring to a "payment bond" or "performance bond" that you want issued to you, then Garret's above answer is correct. You'll need to apply for this with a surety.
However, you may instead be asking how to file a claim against a bond that is held by someone else. It is common for subcontractors or suppliers to file a claim against payment bonds held by general contractors on state, federal, or major private jobs.
To do this, you will need to prepare and send a "bond claim." This is basically a structured letter that is sent by certified mail to the general contractor. Here are some things that can help: