Spartanburg Right-of-Way Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors and utilities performing work in the City of Spartanburg public right-of-way (street cuts, excavation, construction), who must file a certificate of insurance or a bond before the permit issues. The exact amount is set by the city and confirmed at issuance.
Obligee: City of Spartanburg (Public Works / Engineering). Citation: City of Spartanburg Code § 16-144 (street cut / construction in city streets).
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 right-of-way/street-work permit; held for the duration of the work plus a one-year maintenance period.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Filed with the City of Spartanburg (Public Works / Engineering) on the right-of-way/street-work permit. Under City of Spartanburg Code § 16-144, anyone making a street cut or doing construction work in city streets files a certificate of insurance or a surety bond. Because insurance and a bond are co-equal and the amount is set per the work, it is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. The bond is held for the duration of the work plus a one-year maintenance period.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Spartanburg (Public Works / Engineering) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Spartanburg Right-of-Way Bond?
- It’s required by City of Spartanburg (Public Works / Engineering) (City of Spartanburg Code § 16-144 (street cut / construction in city streets)). Contractors and utilities performing work in the City of Spartanburg public right-of-way (street cuts, excavation, construction), who must file a certificate of insurance or a bond before the permit issues. The exact amount is set by the city and confirmed at issuance.
- How much is the Spartanburg Right-of-Way 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 Spartanburg Right-of-Way 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 right-of-way/street-work permit; held for the duration of the work plus a one-year maintenance period. 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.
