Virginia Street Opening / Right-of-Way Bond (General Use)
What it is & who requires it
Utilities and contractors performing street-opening, excavation, or other right-of-way work in a Virginia city or town that requires a permit bond but is not individually listed (and VDOT state right-of-way work). The exact obligee and amount are confirmed at issuance.
Obligee: Virginia local obligees (general-use product).
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: Held while the contractor is licensed/permitted in the issuing jurisdiction.
Renewal: Maintained with the local license/permit.
Filing
A general-use product for Virginia municipal street-opening, excavation, and right-of-way permit bonds, and the VDOT land-use-permit pattern. The issuing jurisdiction sets the amount per project, so the bond is listed and the exact obligee and amount are confirmed when you apply.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Virginia local obligees (general-use product) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Virginia Street Opening / Right-of-Way Bond (General Use)?
- It’s required by Virginia local obligees (general-use product). Utilities and contractors performing street-opening, excavation, or other right-of-way work in a Virginia city or town that requires a permit bond but is not individually listed (and VDOT state right-of-way work). The exact obligee and amount are confirmed at issuance.
- How much is the Virginia Street Opening / Right-of-Way Bond (General Use)?
- 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 Virginia Street Opening / Right-of-Way Bond (General Use)?
- 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?
- Held while the contractor is licensed/permitted in the issuing jurisdiction. Renewal: Maintained with the local license/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.
