New York Street Opening / Right-of-Way Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors and utilities opening, cutting, or excavating a New York street or public right-of-way where the jurisdiction requires a street-opening / right-of-way bond. The exact obligee and amount are set by the jurisdiction and confirmed at issuance.
Obligee: New York state and local obligees (general-use street-opening / right-of-way product).
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: Set by the obligee; commonly tied to the permit and a multi-year restoration/maintenance period.
Renewal: Per obligee / per permit.
Filing
Contractors and utilities opening, cutting, or excavating a New York street or public right-of-way must post a street-opening or right-of-way bond wherever the jurisdiction requires one. The exact obligee and amount are set by the jurisdiction, commonly tied to the permit and a multi-year restoration period, and are confirmed at issuance.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; New York state and local obligees (general-use street-opening / right-of-way product) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the New York Street Opening / Right-of-Way Bond?
- It’s required by New York state and local obligees (general-use street-opening / right-of-way product). Contractors and utilities opening, cutting, or excavating a New York street or public right-of-way where the jurisdiction requires a street-opening / right-of-way bond. The exact obligee and amount are set by the jurisdiction and confirmed at issuance.
- How much is the New York Street Opening / Right-of-Way 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 Street Opening / Right-of-Way 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?
- Set by the obligee; commonly tied to the permit and a multi-year restoration/maintenance period. Renewal: Per obligee / 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.
