Wilmington Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Utilities and contractors making an excavation in a City of Wilmington street or right-of-way, who must file a bond with the city engineer before the permit is issued.
Obligee: City of Wilmington, North Carolina.
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 excavation/street-cut permit; held through completion and restoration.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Filed with the City of Wilmington before an excavation or street-cut permit issues. Under the city’s Streets and Sidewalks code (Chapter 11), the city engineer may require a utility or person making an excavation to file a bond to protect public assets and public safety. The city engineer sets the amount for the work, so it is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Wilmington, North Carolina sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Wilmington Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by City of Wilmington, North Carolina. Utilities and contractors making an excavation in a City of Wilmington street or right-of-way, who must file a bond with the city engineer before the permit is issued.
- How much is the Wilmington Excavation 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 Wilmington Excavation 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 excavation/street-cut permit; held through completion and restoration. 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.
