Lincoln, NE Excavation, Sign, and Street Use Permit Bond
Overview
Need to dig up a Lincoln street, hang a sign, or use public right-of-way for your work? Lincoln requires contractors and permit holders to carry an Excavation, Sign, and Street Use Permit Bond before that work begins. This bond protects the City of Lincoln and the public from financial loss if a permit holder fails to restore the right-of-way, remove signage, or comply with permit conditions. It's a city-specific requirement — not a state license — and you need it in hand before the City will issue your permit.
Who Needs This Bond?
Excavation contractors breaking ground in Lincoln city streets, sign installers mounting signage in the public right-of-way, and contractors or businesses requesting temporary street use permits all need this bond. If Lincoln's Public Works or a related city department is requiring a bond as part of your permit application, this is the one. Any individual or company performing permitted work that disturbs, occupies, or installs fixtures within Lincoln's public right-of-way falls under this requirement.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that you — the permit holder — will complete your work according to Lincoln's permit conditions and restore the right-of-way to its required condition when the job is done. If you leave a trench unrepaired, abandon a sign installation, or fail to remove street-use equipment on schedule, the City of Lincoln has a financial backstop to cover the cost. The bond shifts responsibility for your obligations from the city's taxpayers to you and your bonding company.
When is it Required?
Before Lincoln issues an excavation, sign, or street use permit, the city will ask for proof of this bond — it's a prerequisite, not an afterthought. You'll typically encounter the request when you submit your permit application to Lincoln's permitting office. Have the bond in place before you walk in or submit online, so the permit process doesn't stall waiting on documentation.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to the City of Lincoln, Nebraska. It does not satisfy permit bond requirements in any other Nebraska municipality or county jurisdiction. Work that crosses into other local jurisdictions outside Lincoln city limits may require separate bonding.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly into the secure surety portal in a new tab. Fill out your applicant information, complete the purchase, and your bond documents are generated without waiting on an agent. The whole process is designed to move fast so your permit application doesn't sit idle.
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