Appleton Right-of-Way Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor excavating in the Appleton public right-of-way (sidewalk-to-sidewalk, including terrace, curb, driveway apron, pavement).
Obligee: City of Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Citation: City of Appleton Engineering — Permit to Excavate in the Public Right-of-Way.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $5,000.
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: One year after restoration
Renewal: Annual (re-filed per restoration cycle)
Filing
Filed with Appleton Engineering for the right-of-way excavation permit and held about one year after restoration, re-filed each restoration cycle. The bond’s business name must match the permit application, and a separate Cement Finisher License is required for concrete work in the right-of-way.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Appleton Right-of-Way Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by City of Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin (City of Appleton Engineering — Permit to Excavate in the Public Right-of-Way). Any contractor excavating in the Appleton public right-of-way (sidewalk-to-sidewalk, including terrace, curb, driveway apron, pavement).
- How much is the Appleton Right-of-Way Excavation Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the Appleton Right-of-Way Excavation 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?
- One year after restoration Renewal: Annual (re-filed per restoration cycle)
- 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-06); the source link is on this page.
