Raleigh Work in Public Streets Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors performing work on, in, or over the public streets, sidewalks, and alleyways within the City of Raleigh, who must file a contractor bond before a right-of-way work permit/certificate issues.
Obligee: City of Raleigh (Development Services / Department of Transportation).
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: Held while the contractor is permitted to work in the public right-of-way (at least one year).
Renewal: Maintained with the right-of-way work permit/certificate.
Filing
Filed with the City of Raleigh before a right-of-way work permit or certificate issues for work on, in, or over public streets, sidewalks, and alleyways (sidewalk work in the right-of-way is covered by this bond). Under Raleigh Code § 11-6001, the permit is conditioned on a contractor bond whose penal sum is a minimum set by ordinance plus such additional amount as the Director of Transportation may require. Because the amount is obligee-set, it is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Raleigh (Development Services / Department of Transportation) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Raleigh Work in Public Streets Bond?
- It’s required by City of Raleigh (Development Services / Department of Transportation). Contractors performing work on, in, or over the public streets, sidewalks, and alleyways within the City of Raleigh, who must file a contractor bond before a right-of-way work permit/certificate issues.
- How much is the Raleigh Work in Public Streets 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 Raleigh Work in Public Streets 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?
- Held while the contractor is permitted to work in the public right-of-way (at least one year). Renewal: Maintained with the right-of-way work permit/certificate.
- 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.
