Nevada DOT Right of Way Occupancy Permit Bond
Overview
Contractors, utilities, and other entities that need to occupy or work within Nevada state highway right-of-way are required to carry this bond before the Nevada Department of Transportation will issue an occupancy permit. It guarantees that the permitted party will complete all work in compliance with NDOT's conditions, restore the right-of-way to its required state, and cover any damage caused during the permitted activity. Without it, NDOT will not authorize you to break ground, place equipment, or occupy that corridor.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been told by NDOT that you need a Right of Way Occupancy Permit Bond before your permit will be issued. This bond is required for contractors, utility companies, telecom providers, pipeline operators, and any other entity that has applied to occupy, cross, or perform work within a Nevada state highway right-of-way. It applies whether you're installing underground utilities, placing overhead lines, making road cuts, or conducting any other activity that encroaches on the state's highway corridor. If NDOT is your permitting authority, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the Nevada Department of Transportation — and the traveling public — by holding the permit holder financially accountable for work performed within state highway right-of-way. If you fail to restore the road surface, shoulder, drainage, or other right-of-way features to NDOT's specifications, the bond provides a financial remedy. It also covers damages caused by negligent or non-compliant work during the permitted occupancy period. NDOT is the obligee, and you are the principal responsible for performing as promised.
When is it Required?
Before NDOT will issue your Right of Way Occupancy Permit, the bond must already be in place. You cannot start work, mobilize equipment, or occupy the right-of-way until the permit is issued — and the permit will not issue without confirmed bond coverage. Time your bond purchase to coincide with your permit application so there is no gap that delays your project start date.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Nevada requirement administered by the Nevada Department of Transportation. It applies to any state highway right-of-way corridor across the entire state, not to city streets or county roads governed by local agencies. If your work crosses or occupies an NDOT-managed highway corridor anywhere in Nevada, this bond applies.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase your Nevada DOT Right of Way Occupancy Permit Bond without waiting on an agent. Once approved, your bond documents are delivered digitally so you can submit them to NDOT right away.
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