Salem Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone tunneling under, opening a trench in, or disturbing the surface of any Salem street or public place must post the security.
Obligee: City of Salem (City Engineer / Director of Public Services). Citation: Salem Code Pt. III, Ch. 38, Art. IV (Excavations), §38-196(c).
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: Work must commence within one month and be pursued to completion; deposit/bond returned after restoration.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Salem accepts a cash deposit or an acceptable street bond for an excavation permit (Code Ch. 38, §38-196). Because the security is co-equal, the bond is listed rather than priced.
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Salem Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by City of Salem (City Engineer / Director of Public Services) (Salem Code Pt. III, Ch. 38, Art. IV (Excavations), §38-196(c)). Anyone tunneling under, opening a trench in, or disturbing the surface of any Salem street or public place must post the security.
- How much is the Salem 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 Salem 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?
- Work must commence within one month and be pursued to completion; deposit/bond returned after restoration. 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.
