Decatur Street Construction and Excavation License Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any person/firm/corporation (other than City employees/contractors or franchised utilities) that constructs in, excavates in, or otherwise alters any street, alley, easement, or other public place in the City of Decatur.
Obligee: City of Decatur. Citation: Decatur City Code Chapter 37 (Construction and Excavation in Streets), Sec. 2; amended Ordinance No. 2016-81.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $5,000.
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: License expires January 31 next after issuance; the bond must remain in effect at least three (3) years after the end of the license period during which work was done (Sec. 3).
Renewal: Annual license (expires Jan 31); $75 non-refundable, non-proratable license fee.
Filing
Filed with the City of Decatur, through the City Clerk, to construct in, excavate in, or otherwise alter any street, alley, easement, or public place. The license expires January 31 after issuance, and the bond must remain in effect at least three years after the license period during which work was done; a certificate of insurance is also required. Required under Decatur City Code Chapter 37 (Construction and Excavation in Streets), Sec. 2.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-05).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Decatur Street Construction and Excavation License Bond?
- It’s required by City of Decatur (Decatur City Code Chapter 37 (Construction and Excavation in Streets), Sec. 2; amended Ordinance No. 2016-81). Any person/firm/corporation (other than City employees/contractors or franchised utilities) that constructs in, excavates in, or otherwise alters any street, alley, easement, or other public place in the City of Decatur.
- How much is the Decatur Street Construction and Excavation License Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the Decatur Street Construction and Excavation License 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?
- License expires January 31 next after issuance; the bond must remain in effect at least three (3) years after the end of the license period during which work was done (Sec. 3). Renewal: Annual license (expires Jan 31); $75 non-refundable, non-proratable license fee.
- 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 2026-06-05); the source link is on this page.
