Lawrence Street Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any applicant seeking a permit to open or excavate within a Lawrence public street or way must post the performance bond (distinct from the City’s separate sewer/drainage petition).
Obligee: City of Lawrence (filed with the City Clerk). Citation: Code of Ordinances of the City of Lawrence, Title 12, Ch. 12.32 (Laying Out, Construction, Street Openings, Repairs and Excavations).
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
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: Blanket-bond alternative is a standing option.
Renewal: Per permit / blanket.
Filing
Lawrence sets the street-excavation bond by the scope of the work — ordinary, extensive, or a standing blanket bond (Code Title 12, Ch. 12.32). Because the amount varies, the bond is listed rather than priced.
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Lawrence Street Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by City of Lawrence (filed with the City Clerk) (Code of Ordinances of the City of Lawrence, Title 12, Ch. 12.32 (Laying Out, Construction, Street Openings, Repairs and Excavations)). Any applicant seeking a permit to open or excavate within a Lawrence public street or way must post the performance bond (distinct from the City’s separate sewer/drainage petition).
- How much is the Lawrence Street Excavation Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Lawrence Street Excavation 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?
- Blanket-bond alternative is a standing option. Renewal: Per permit / blanket.
- 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?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
