Newton Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone making an opening, aperture, or excavation in or under a Newton public street or sidewalk must obtain the permit and be bonded as required by the DPW.
Obligee: City of Newton (Department of Public Works). Citation: Newton Revised Ordinances 2012, Ch. 26, §26-11 (Apertures under streets and sidewalks).
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: Not in ordinance; note the DPW 5-year pavement-restoration moratorium policy.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Newton requires a bond for any opening in a public street or sidewalk (Revised Ordinances Ch. 26); the amount is set by the Department of Public Works rather than the ordinance, so the bond is listed and confirmed when you apply.
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Newton Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by City of Newton (Department of Public Works) (Newton Revised Ordinances 2012, Ch. 26, §26-11 (Apertures under streets and sidewalks)). Anyone making an opening, aperture, or excavation in or under a Newton public street or sidewalk must obtain the permit and be bonded as required by the DPW.
- How much is the Newton Street Opening 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 Newton Street Opening 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?
- Not in ordinance; note the DPW 5-year pavement-restoration moratorium policy. 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?
- 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.
