Lancaster Street Opening Contractor Surety Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors (including those working for City corporate authorities) who open, excavate, or cut into a City of Lancaster street / right-of-way.
Obligee: City of Lancaster. Citation: Code of the City of Lancaster, Ch. 262 (Streets and Sidewalks), § 262-42D / § 262-42E (Street Excavations).
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: Covers one calendar year of street-opening work; bond in effect for a 24-month period.
Renewal: Annual (covers work performed during one calendar year).
Filing
Filed with the City of Lancaster as a corporate-surety bond for opening, excavating, or cutting into a City street or right-of-way; it covers one calendar year of work and stays in effect for a 24-month period. The amount is set in the City Fee Schedule rather than in code, so the bond is listed and the exact figure is confirmed when you apply. Authority: Code of the City of Lancaster, Ch. 262 (Streets and Sidewalks), § 262-42D and § 262-42E.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Lancaster sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Lancaster Street Opening Contractor Surety Bond?
- It’s required by City of Lancaster (Code of the City of Lancaster, Ch. 262 (Streets and Sidewalks), § 262-42D / § 262-42E (Street Excavations)). Contractors (including those working for City corporate authorities) who open, excavate, or cut into a City of Lancaster street / right-of-way.
- How much is the Lancaster Street Opening Contractor Surety 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 Lancaster Street Opening Contractor 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?
- Covers one calendar year of street-opening work; bond in effect for a 24-month period. Renewal: Annual (covers work performed during one calendar year).
- 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.
