Madison Building Mover Surety Bond
What it is & who requires it
Building movers in the City of Madison.
Obligee: City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Citation: Madison General Ordinances § 29.14.
Bond amount
A surety bond or letter of credit in an amount established by the Director of the Building Inspection Division, not to exceed $50,000 (may be higher when combined with an exterior-finish requirement).
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 the moving permit
Renewal: Per permit
Filing
Filed per moving permit under Madison General Ordinances § 29.14 as a surety bond or letter of credit; the amount is set by the Director of the Building Inspection Division, subject to the stated cap (higher when combined with an exterior-finish requirement).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Madison Building Mover Surety Bond?
- It’s required by City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin (Madison General Ordinances § 29.14). Building movers in the City of Madison.
- How much is the Madison Building Mover Surety Bond?
- A surety bond or letter of credit in an amount established by the Director of the Building Inspection Division, not to exceed $50,000 (may be higher when combined with an exterior-finish requirement).
- How do I get the Madison Building Mover Surety 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 the moving permit 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-06); the source link is on this page.
