Oregon Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors and utilities opening, cutting, or working within an Oregon city right-of-way. Because the Construction Contractors Board licenses contractors statewide, municipal bonds cover right-of-way work, not licensing.
Obligee: Oregon municipal public-works and engineering departments (general-use right-of-way product). Citation: Oregon municipal right-of-way / street-opening / excavation ordinances (multi-obligee); ORS 701.325 (CCB preemption of contractor licensing).
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 is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Per the municipal right-of-way or street-opening permit.
Renewal: Per-permit, or per the municipality’s annual authorization.
Filing
Filed with the Oregon city public-works or engineering department that issues your right-of-way or street-opening permit. Oregon municipalities require this assurance — satisfiable by a surety bond or a co-equal cash deposit or letter of credit — as a permit condition, so it is listed and the obligee and amount, set by the specific city, are confirmed when you apply. It covers jurisdictions beyond the individually listed cities.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Oregon municipal public-works and engineering departments (general-use 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 Oregon Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by Oregon municipal public-works and engineering departments (general-use right-of-way product) (Oregon municipal right-of-way / street-opening / excavation ordinances (multi-obligee); ORS 701.325 (CCB preemption of contractor licensing)). Contractors and utilities opening, cutting, or working within an Oregon city right-of-way. Because the Construction Contractors Board licenses contractors statewide, municipal bonds cover right-of-way work, not licensing.
- How much is the Oregon Street Opening 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 Oregon Street Opening Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Per the municipal right-of-way or street-opening permit. Renewal: Per-permit, or per the municipality’s annual authorization.
- 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.
