Cumberland Public Works Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any permittee performing excavation or work in Cumberland public ways or streets must post security guaranteeing faithful, satisfactory, timely, and safe performance of the work.
Obligee: Town of Cumberland (Department of Public Works). Citation: Town of Cumberland Code — Streets and Sidewalks (Permit); Ord. of 12-6-1989 § II(B), amended 4-7-2021 by Ord. No. 21-06.
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: Per-permit (work in Town public ways/streets).
Renewal: Per-permit.
Filing
Filed with the Town of Cumberland Department of Public Works before a permit to work in Town streets or public ways issues, on a per-permit basis. A certified check or an irrevocable letter of credit is a co-equal alternative to the bond, and the amount follows the current fee schedule, so it is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Town of Cumberland (Department of Public Works) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Cumberland Public Works Permit Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Cumberland (Department of Public Works) (Town of Cumberland Code — Streets and Sidewalks (Permit); Ord. of 12-6-1989 § II(B), amended 4-7-2021 by Ord. No. 21-06). Any permittee performing excavation or work in Cumberland public ways or streets must post security guaranteeing faithful, satisfactory, timely, and safe performance of the work.
- How much is the Cumberland Public Works Permit 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 Cumberland Public Works Permit 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?
- Per-permit (work in Town public ways/streets). 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.
