Taunton Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor (city crews exempt) excavating a Taunton public way under a street-opening permit must post the deposit or bond.
Obligee: City of Taunton (Treasurer/Collector; DPW Commissioner). Citation: Code of the City of Taunton, Ch. 383 (Streets and Sidewalks), Art. II (Excavations and Obstructions), §383-21.
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: Kept current; held at least 9 months after completion; no release without DPW written authorization.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Filed with the City of Taunton (Treasurer/Collector and DPW Commissioner) to excavate a public way under a street-opening permit, and held at least nine months after completion. The DPW calculates the amount per application and a cash deposit is a co-equal alternative, so it is listed and confirmed when you apply. Required under the Code of the City of Taunton, Ch. 383 (Streets and Sidewalks), Art. II, §383-21.
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Taunton Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by City of Taunton (Treasurer/Collector; DPW Commissioner) (Code of the City of Taunton, Ch. 383 (Streets and Sidewalks), Art. II (Excavations and Obstructions), §383-21). Any contractor (city crews exempt) excavating a Taunton public way under a street-opening permit must post the deposit or bond.
- How much is the Taunton 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 Taunton 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?
- Kept current; held at least 9 months after completion; no release without DPW written authorization. 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.
