Waltham Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor opening a Waltham street must post the street permit bond to join the Approved Contractors List (only approved contractors may pull permits).
Obligee: City of Waltham (Consolidated Public Works Department). Citation: Waltham Consolidated Public Works Permit Application Requirements (Approved Contractors List).
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: Continuing approved-contractor bond (not per-permit).
Renewal: Continuing.
Filing
Waltham requires a street permit bond to join its Approved Contractors List (Consolidated Public Works requirements); only approved contractors may pull permits. The City sets the bond amount, so it is listed and confirmed when you register.
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Waltham Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by City of Waltham (Consolidated Public Works Department) (Waltham Consolidated Public Works Permit Application Requirements (Approved Contractors List)). Any contractor opening a Waltham street must post the street permit bond to join the Approved Contractors List (only approved contractors may pull permits).
- How much is the Waltham 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 Waltham 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?
- Continuing approved-contractor bond (not per-permit). Renewal: Continuing.
- 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.
