Burlington, NJ Street Opening Permit Bond
Overview
Need to open a street, sidewalk, or public right-of-way in Burlington, NJ? Before the city issues your Street Opening Permit, you must post a surety bond guaranteeing that you'll restore the public way to its original condition. This bond protects Burlington and its residents from the cost of unfinished or defective pavement cuts, trench repairs, and utility work in city-controlled streets.
Who Needs This Bond?
Utility contractors, excavation companies, and plumbers who need to cut or trench into a Burlington city street are the primary applicants for this bond. Telecommunication and cable installers pulling lines under public pavement also fall under this requirement. Any contractor or company that has been told by the City of Burlington to produce a Street Opening Permit Bond before work can begin needs to secure this now.
What is this Bond For?
Burlington uses this bond to ensure that anyone who breaks open a city street, sidewalk, or curb restores the surface properly when the work is done. If you leave a substandard patch, fail to backfill a trench correctly, or abandon the work site before restoration is complete, the city can make a claim against the bond to cover the repair costs. The bond shifts financial risk off Burlington taxpayers and onto the contractor performing the work.
When is it Required?
Burlington requires this bond at the permit application stage — you submit it along with your Street Opening Permit application before any excavation or pavement cutting is approved. The city will not issue the permit, and you cannot legally break ground in the right-of-way, until the bond is on file. Have the bond in hand before you walk into the permit office or submit your application.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a local City of Burlington requirement and applies specifically to work within Burlington's public streets, alleys, sidewalks, and rights-of-way in Burlington, New Jersey. It is not a state-issued bond and carries no authority outside Burlington's jurisdiction. Work in neighboring municipalities requires separate permits and bonds from those local governments.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the short application, and your bond document can be issued quickly so you can move forward with your Burlington permit without delay.
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