Green Bay, WI Right of Way Permit Bond
Overview
Green Bay requires contractors and utility workers to post a Right of Way Permit Bond before performing any work within city-owned streets, sidewalks, or public right-of-way areas. This bond protects the City of Green Bay and the public by guaranteeing that permitted work will be completed properly and that any damage to public infrastructure will be repaired. If a bonded contractor fails to restore the right of way to the city's standards, the bond provides a financial remedy. It is a city-level requirement specific to Green Bay, not a statewide Wisconsin license.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been told you need this bond because you're pulling a right-of-way permit from the City of Green Bay. Contractors, utility companies, excavators, and any business or individual who plans to open, disturb, or occupy city street space — whether for trenching, utility installation, driveway cuts, or similar work — must secure this bond before the city will issue the permit. It applies equally to general contractors and specialty trades working within Green Bay's public right of way. If the city's permit office sent you here, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that work performed inside Green Bay's public right of way will be completed according to city standards and that all disturbed pavement, curbing, sidewalks, and surfaces will be properly restored. You, as the principal, are bound to fulfill the obligations of your right-of-way permit. The City of Green Bay is the obligee — the party protected by the bond. If restoration work is left incomplete or substandard, the city can make a claim against the bond to cover repair costs rather than billing residents or dipping into public funds.
When is it Required?
Before the City of Green Bay releases your right-of-way permit, this bond must already be on file with the city. You cannot break ground, open pavement, or begin any permitted street work without it. The permit process in Green Bay makes bond submission a prerequisite — not an afterthought. Plan to secure this bond as part of your permit application, not after approval.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a City of Green Bay requirement and covers work performed within Green Bay's public right-of-way boundaries — streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other city-owned public spaces. It is not a Wisconsin state bond and does not apply to work in any other municipality. If you're working in Green Bay specifically, this is the correct bond.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete your application, submit your information, and receive your bond documents — all online without waiting on an agent. Once issued, you'll have the proof of bond you need to submit to the City of Green Bay's permit office.
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