Lawrence House Mover Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone moving a building or structure over, along or upon Lawrence streets, alleys, boulevards or other public grounds. What the bond covers is the public infrastructure along the route rather than the structure being moved — the condition names damage to streets, pavements, sidewalks, curbs, bridges, culverts, sewers, trees, public works and public utilities. A liability policy is required in addition under a separate section, and the route and timing are approved by the code compliance supervisor. If you have seen this figure quoted as a Lawrence right-of-way or excavation bond, it is not: the city’s excavation bond is a separate, smaller and differently-drafted instrument.
Obligee: City of Lawrence (City Clerk). Citation: Lawrence Code of Ordinances § 16-701 (Moving permit; requirements), art. VII — Moving of Structures; § 16-702 (permit; 60-day validity); § 16-703 (Bond and insurance); Code 1979 § 16-606; Code 2018; Ord. No. 5481.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $10,000.
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Filed before the moving permit issues; the permit itself is valid for sixty days.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Filed, executed and delivered to the city clerk and approved by the clerk. The section is explicit about the instrument — the bond shall be signed by a surety company, as surety, authorized to transact business in the state — which is what carries the figure. No cash or deposit alternative appears. Insurance is imposed separately and is cumulative. Note that the permit designates when the move begins and ends and expires in sixty days, so the bond supports a defined window rather than an open license.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-09-02).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Lawrence House Mover Bond?
- It’s required by City of Lawrence (City Clerk) (Lawrence Code of Ordinances § 16-701 (Moving permit; requirements), art. VII — Moving of Structures; § 16-702 (permit; 60-day validity); § 16-703 (Bond and insurance); Code 1979 § 16-606; Code 2018; Ord. No. 5481). Anyone moving a building or structure over, along or upon Lawrence streets, alleys, boulevards or other public grounds. What the bond covers is the public infrastructure along the route rather than the structure being moved — the condition names damage to streets, pavements, sidewalks, curbs, bridges, culverts, sewers, trees, public works and public utilities. A liability policy is required in addition under a separate section, and the route and timing are approved by the code compliance supervisor. If you have seen this figure quoted as a Lawrence right-of-way or excavation bond, it is not: the city’s excavation bond is a separate, smaller and differently-drafted instrument.
- How much is the Lawrence House Mover Bond?
- The bond amount is $10,000.
- How do I get the Lawrence House Mover Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Filed before the moving permit issues; the permit itself is valid for sixty days. 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 2026-09-02); the source link is on this page.
