Contractor Licensebonds are required by The STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD to comply with the state, city, county, or federal government licensing requirements. The obligee is the government entity requiring you to get the bond. There are a variety of types of surety bonds, each with its own requirements and uses. Each entity has their own Contractor License Bond Form, so you will need a different Contractor License bond for each state you will be transacting business in.