Worcester Driveway and Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone constructing or modifying a driveway opening in the Worcester right-of-way, or excavating a public street, must deposit the DPW bond.
Obligee: City of Worcester (Commissioner of Public Works). Citation: Worcester DPW Permit Manual §IV (Bond Requirements); Driveway Opening §XXII.
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: Released after the 5-year guarantee period following permanent patch; annual blanket option.
Renewal: Per permit / blanket.
Filing
Filed with the City of Worcester (Commissioner of Public Works) to construct or modify a driveway opening in the right-of-way or excavate a public street, with an annual blanket option. The Commissioner sets the amount on a restoration-cost basis, so the bond is listed and confirmed when you apply. Required under the Worcester DPW Permit Manual, §IV (Bond Requirements).
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Worcester Driveway and Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by City of Worcester (Commissioner of Public Works) (Worcester DPW Permit Manual §IV (Bond Requirements); Driveway Opening §XXII). Anyone constructing or modifying a driveway opening in the Worcester right-of-way, or excavating a public street, must deposit the DPW bond.
- How much is the Worcester Driveway and 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 Worcester Driveway and 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?
- Released after the 5-year guarantee period following permanent patch; annual blanket option. Renewal: Per permit / blanket.
- 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.
