MDOT Right-of-Way Construction Permit Performance Bond
What it is & who requires it
Individuals, companies, utilities, or contractors constructing or operating facilities within state highway right of way under an individual MDOT construction permit.
Obligee: Michigan Department of Transportation. Citation: MDOT Right-of-Way/Infrastructure Construction Permit program; ROW authority MCL 247.171 et seq..
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $50,000.
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 permitted activity (individual permit)
Renewal: N/A for the individual bond; a blanket/annual option exists separately
Filing
Filed with the Michigan Department of Transportation for an individual right-of-way construction permit, on a per-permit basis. The bond and proof of insurance are submitted electronically through MDOT’s E-Performance Bond and Certificate of Insurance system, where only surety and insurance agents register for access; permits themselves are purchased through the MDOT Permit Gateway via MiLogin. Authority: MCL 247.171 et seq.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the MDOT Right-of-Way Construction Permit Performance Bond?
- It’s required by Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT Right-of-Way/Infrastructure Construction Permit program; ROW authority MCL 247.171 et seq.). Individuals, companies, utilities, or contractors constructing or operating facilities within state highway right of way under an individual MDOT construction permit.
- How much is the MDOT Right-of-Way Construction Permit Performance Bond?
- The bond amount is $50,000.
- How do I get the MDOT Right-of-Way Construction Permit Performance Bond?
- 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 permitted activity (individual permit) Renewal: N/A for the individual bond; a blanket/annual option exists separately
- 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.
