Erie Street Excavation Surety Bond
What it is & who requires it
All persons other than public utility companies (including contractors working for City corporate authorities) opening a street in the City of Erie.
Obligee: City of Erie. Citation: Codified Ordinances of the City of Erie, Part 9, Art. 901 (Street Excavations), § 901.14 (Surety bond).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $5,000.
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: Bond in effect for a 12-month period; work guaranteed for 36 months.
Renewal: Annual; new permit/fee if work is not completed within 12 months.
Filing
Filed with the City of Erie as a condition of a street-opening permit; it applies to anyone other than a public utility company opening a street. The bond runs for a 12-month period while the work is guaranteed for 36 months, and a new permit is needed if the work is not finished within 12 months. Authority: Codified Ordinances of the City of Erie, Part 9, Art. 901 (Street Excavations), § 901.14.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-18).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Erie Street Excavation Surety Bond?
- It’s required by City of Erie (Codified Ordinances of the City of Erie, Part 9, Art. 901 (Street Excavations), § 901.14 (Surety bond)). All persons other than public utility companies (including contractors working for City corporate authorities) opening a street in the City of Erie.
- How much is the Erie Street Excavation Surety Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the Erie Street Excavation Surety 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?
- Bond in effect for a 12-month period; work guaranteed for 36 months. Renewal: Annual; new permit/fee if work is not completed within 12 months.
- 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-18); the source link is on this page.
