New York City DOT Street Opening / Excavation Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor or permittee opening, excavating, or cutting into a New York City street or public right-of-way under a NYC DOT street-opening/excavation permit must file a DOT permit bond.
Obligee: New York City Department of Transportation (Highway Operations / permit office). Citation: 34 RCNY (Highway Rules) § 2-02 (Permits) and § 2-11 (street openings/excavations).
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: Annual (per calendar year); valid through the permit’s guarantee period.
Renewal: Annual; active permittees submit proof of insurance and bonds each year.
Filing
Any contractor opening or excavating a New York City street or right-of-way under a DOT street-opening permit must file a permit bond with the Department of Transportation. The bond amount is tiered by the number of permit locations you hold in a calendar year, so it is listed and confirmed at issuance. The bond is filed annually, and the issuer must give DOT 30 days’ notice before any cancellation. Authority: 34 RCNY (Highway Rules) § 2-02.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; New York City Department of Transportation (Highway Operations / permit office) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the New York City DOT Street Opening / Excavation Permit Bond?
- It’s required by New York City Department of Transportation (Highway Operations / permit office) (34 RCNY (Highway Rules) § 2-02 (Permits) and § 2-11 (street openings/excavations)). Any contractor or permittee opening, excavating, or cutting into a New York City street or public right-of-way under a NYC DOT street-opening/excavation permit must file a DOT permit bond.
- How much is the New York City DOT Street Opening / Excavation Permit 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 New York City DOT Street Opening / Excavation Permit 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?
- Annual (per calendar year); valid through the permit’s guarantee period. Renewal: Annual; active permittees submit proof of insurance and bonds each year.
- 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.
