Northborough Drain Layer Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any plumber or drain layer seeking a Master Drain Layer license — authorized to make connections to the public sewers — must post the $5,000 performance and guarantee bond.
Obligee: Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, Town of Northborough. Citation: Town of Northborough 'Regulations Governing the Discharge of Waters and Wastes Into the Public Sewer System' (adopted 3/3/1993), Art. V §1(b).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $5,000.
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: One year from date of application; license approval within 31 days of filing.
Renewal: Annual ($150 Master Drain Layer filing fee).
Filing
Filed with the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Northborough with the Master Drain Layer license to make connections to the public sewers, and held one year from the application date. Required under the Town of Northborough Regulations Governing the Discharge of Waters and Wastes Into the Public Sewer System, Art. V, §1(b).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-23).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Northborough Drain Layer Bond?
- It’s required by Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, Town of Northborough (Town of Northborough 'Regulations Governing the Discharge of Waters and Wastes Into the Public Sewer System' (adopted 3/3/1993), Art. V §1(b)). Any plumber or drain layer seeking a Master Drain Layer license — authorized to make connections to the public sewers — must post the $5,000 performance and guarantee bond.
- How much is the Northborough Drain Layer Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the Northborough Drain Layer 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?
- One year from date of application; license approval within 31 days of filing. Renewal: Annual ($150 Master Drain Layer filing 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 2026-06-23); the source link is on this page.
