Mississippi Highway Right-of-Way Performance Bond
What it is & who requires it
Utilities and contractors performing encroachment, utility, or access work within Mississippi state highway right-of-way under an MDOT permit, who must file a performance bond before the permit is approved, guaranteeing the work and restoration of the right-of-way. One bond covers one permit application.
Obligee: Mississippi Department of Transportation (Mississippi Transportation Commission). Citation: 37 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 7501-04002 (ROW Encroachment Permits); MDOT Performance Bond (Form MND-603 / MND-211).
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 issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Tied to the right-of-way encroachment / utility permit; one bond covers one permit application.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Utilities and contractors doing encroachment, utility, or access work within Mississippi state highway right-of-way file this performance bond with the Mississippi Department of Transportation before the permit is approved, guaranteeing the work and restoration of the right-of-way. One bond covers one permit application (Form MND-603, applied for on Form MND-211). Because the District Engineer sets the amount per permit based on project scope, it is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. Authority: 37 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 7501-04002.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Mississippi Department of Transportation (Mississippi Transportation Commission) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Mississippi Highway Right-of-Way Performance Bond?
- It’s required by Mississippi Department of Transportation (Mississippi Transportation Commission) (37 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 7501-04002 (ROW Encroachment Permits); MDOT Performance Bond (Form MND-603 / MND-211)). Utilities and contractors performing encroachment, utility, or access work within Mississippi state highway right-of-way under an MDOT permit, who must file a performance bond before the permit is approved, guaranteeing the work and restoration of the right-of-way. One bond covers one permit application.
- How much is the Mississippi Highway Right-of-Way Performance 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 Mississippi Highway Right-of-Way 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?
- Tied to the right-of-way encroachment / utility permit; one bond covers one permit application. 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.
