Grand Rapids Driveway Approach Surety
What it is & who requires it
An applicant for construction on platted property where a new or replaced driveway approach is required in Grand Rapids.
Obligee: City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (Public Service Director). Citation: Grand Rapids Code of Ordinances Title IV, Sec. 4.37 (Surety Required).
Bond amount
An amount as is reasonably necessary, based on current construction costs, as established by the Public Service Director.
How to get it
This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Per permit
Renewal: Per permit
Filing
Filed with the City of Grand Rapids for a required new or replaced driveway approach on platted property, per permit; the amount is set administratively by the Public Service Director based on current construction costs. Required under Grand Rapids Code of Ordinances Title IV, Sec. 4.37.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Grand Rapids Driveway Approach Surety?
- It’s required by City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (Public Service Director) (Grand Rapids Code of Ordinances Title IV, Sec. 4.37 (Surety Required)). An applicant for construction on platted property where a new or replaced driveway approach is required in Grand Rapids.
- How much is the Grand Rapids Driveway Approach Surety?
- An amount as is reasonably necessary, based on current construction costs, as established by the Public Service Director.
- How do I get the Grand Rapids Driveway Approach Surety?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Per permit 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-06); the source link is on this page.
