New York DOT Right of Way Permit (PERM 44) Bond
Overview
Get your New York DOT Right of Way Permit (PERM 44) Bond and move forward with permitted work in or along New York State highway rights of way. This bond is required by the New York State Department of Transportation before it will issue a PERM 44 highway work permit. It guarantees that you will restore the right of way to its original condition and comply with all permit terms. Without it, your permit application goes nowhere.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor, utility company, or developer who has been told by NYSDOT that you need a PERM 44 highway work permit, this bond is your next step. Any entity performing work within a New York State highway right of way — including excavation, utility installation, driveway connections, or pavement cuts — must post this bond before the permit is issued. It applies statewide, so it covers DOT-regulated highways from Long Island to the North Country.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the New York State Department of Transportation and the traveling public by ensuring that the permitted work area is properly restored after construction. If you fail to repair pavement, backfill excavations, or otherwise comply with the conditions of your PERM 44 permit, NYSDOT can make a claim against the bond to cover the cost of that restoration. You are the principal; NYSDOT is the obligee.
When is it Required?
Renewal or rebonding may be required each time you pull a new PERM 44 permit or when your existing bond authorization expires. NYSDOT requires the bond to be in place before work begins — not after. If you are a contractor who regularly pulls highway work permits in New York State, maintaining active bond coverage keeps your projects on schedule and your permit applications moving without delay.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide New York requirement administered by the New York State Department of Transportation. It covers any work performed within state highway rights of way across all New York counties and DOT regions. It is a state-level obligation and is not tied to any single municipality.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your information, complete the application, and your bond documents are issued digitally — no agent callback required. Download and submit your bond directly to NYSDOT with your PERM 44 permit application.
Why Bond Titan?
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