Oakland Excavation Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors/owners performing excavation in the Oakland public right-of-way (minor and general).
Obligee: City of Oakland, Alameda County, California. Citation: Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 12.12.022.
Bond amount
$25,000, or the amount determined by the Director of Public Works, whichever is greater.
How to get it
This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Three years after completion
Renewal: Per-permit
Filing
Required for excavation in the Oakland public right-of-way under Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 12.12.022, which expressly permits a surety bond (cash is also accepted). No bond is needed where the work is under a recorded Indenture Agreement with the City. The Director of Public Works sets the amount, and the bond is retained three years after completion.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Oakland Excavation Permit Bond?
- It’s required by City of Oakland, Alameda County, California (Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 12.12.022). Contractors/owners performing excavation in the Oakland public right-of-way (minor and general).
- How much is the Oakland Excavation Permit Bond?
- $25,000, or the amount determined by the Director of Public Works, whichever is greater.
- How do I get the Oakland Excavation Permit Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Three years after completion Renewal: Per-permit
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.
