Washington Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors and utilities cutting, opening, or working within a Washington city street or right-of-way under a street-use or street-opening permit. Because contractors are licensed by the state, municipal bonds in Washington secure the right-of-way work itself rather than the licence.
Obligee: Washington municipal public-works and engineering departments (general-use right-of-way product). Citation: Washington municipal street-use, street-opening, and excavation ordinances (multi-obligee) — e.g. Seattle Municipal Code 15.04.044 and 15.44; Kent City Code 6.07.140.
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 is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Per the street-use or street-opening permit, commonly running one year past the city’s acceptance of the work.
Renewal: Per-permit, or continuous under a blanket authorisation across outstanding permits.
Filing
Filed with the Washington city public-works or engineering department that issues your street-use or street-opening permit. The amount is set by the city engineer or director against the cost and risk of the work rather than fixed by ordinance, and most Washington cities let you satisfy it with a cash indemnity deposit or an escrow account instead of a surety bond, so the bond is listed here and the required amount is confirmed when your permit is reviewed. It secures restoration of the street once your work is done.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Washington municipal public-works and engineering departments (general-use right-of-way product) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Washington Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by Washington municipal public-works and engineering departments (general-use right-of-way product) (Washington municipal street-use, street-opening, and excavation ordinances (multi-obligee) — e.g. Seattle Municipal Code 15.04.044 and 15.44; Kent City Code 6.07.140). Contractors and utilities cutting, opening, or working within a Washington city street or right-of-way under a street-use or street-opening permit. Because contractors are licensed by the state, municipal bonds in Washington secure the right-of-way work itself rather than the licence.
- How much is the Washington Street Opening 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 Washington Street Opening Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Per the street-use or street-opening permit, commonly running one year past the city’s acceptance of the work. Renewal: Per-permit, or continuous under a blanket authorisation across outstanding permits.
- 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.
