License & Permit
Onsite Wastewater (Septic) Bond
An onsite wastewater bond is required to get a license to install, pump, or manufacture septic systems and portable restrooms.
- Required by
- Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board (Code of Alabama 34-21A); state health departments elsewhere
- Bond amount
- Set by whoever requires the bond. We confirm it.
What this bond guarantees
In Alabama the bond runs to the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board. It guarantees the licensee will follow the laws, rules, and orders governing onsite sewage systems. If the licensee violates them, the Board can claim on the bond.
Who needs it
- Septic system installers
- Septic tank pumpers
- Septic tank manufacturers and portable restroom operators
What the underwriter looks at
- License level (basic or advanced)
- Licensee's credit
- Complaint history
Requirements vary by state and by who asks for the bond. Send us the request you received and we will confirm exactly what it calls for.
Common questions
How much is the Alabama bond?
The Board's forms use $15,000 for basic installer, pumper, manufacturer, and portable restroom licenses, and $30,000 for advanced installer levels.
Does the bond follow me if I change employers?
No. The Alabama bond form says it automatically expires when your employment with the named employer ends, so get a new bond with the new employer.