A surety bond for a contractor must be made out to whom?

A surety bond for a contractor is required to be made out to the licensee, which is typically the contractor or the company holding the contractor's license. The purpose of a surety bond is to protect clients and the state by ensuring that the contractor will fulfill their obligations, such as adhering to regulations, completing projects professionally, and compensating for any damages or failures to meet contractual agreements.

By being made out to the licensee, the bond directly relates to the individual or business entity responsible for the contracting work, ensuring that the bond provides a financial guarantee for the specific activities of that licensed contractor. This arrangement helps to protect consumers and the state's interests, providing a layer of security in the contractor-consumer relationship.

Other parties, such as the State of Arizona or the contractor's clients, are not the recipients of the bond in this context, even though they benefit from the protections it offers. The bond serves primarily to ensure that the contractor complies with legal and contractual obligations, which is why the bond must be specifically associated with the licensee.