Norfolk, VA Right of Way - Option B: Street Cut Bond
Overview
Contractors and utility companies cutting into Norfolk's public streets need this bond before they touch the pavement. Norfolk's Right of Way - Option B: Street Cut Bond is the city's financial guarantee that any opening made in a public right of way will be properly restored. If the work is left unfinished or the street is not repaired to city standards, the bond funds the remediation. This is a local Norfolk requirement — not a state-level license — and it applies specifically to the street-cut permit process.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been told by the City of Norfolk that you need a Street Cut Bond before your right-of-way permit will be issued. This bond applies to contractors, utility contractors, excavators, and any company or individual who needs to open, cut, or disturb a city-owned street, sidewalk, or right of way in Norfolk. If your work involves trenching for utilities, conduit, water lines, or any subsurface installation that breaks the surface of a public road, Option B is the street-cut track. This bond is required in addition to any other city permits you may already hold.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the City of Norfolk and its residents from the cost of unrepaired street cuts or substandard pavement restoration. When a contractor opens a city street, the bond serves as a binding promise that the cut will be backfilled, compacted, and resurfaced to Norfolk's specifications. If the contractor fails to restore the right of way properly — or abandons the site — the city can make a claim against the bond to cover repair costs. The bond does not pay for the work upfront; it is a guarantee that the obligation will be fulfilled.
When is it Required?
Before Norfolk will issue a right-of-way street cut permit under Option B, the bond must already be in place. You cannot begin excavation, cutting, or any disturbance of the public right of way until the City of Norfolk has received and accepted your bond. This requirement applies at the permit stage, not after the work starts. Having your bond secured in advance is the single step that unlocks the permitting process.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to the City of Norfolk, Virginia. It satisfies a local municipal requirement administered by the City of Norfolk's Department of Public Works or its designated permitting authority. It has no application in any other Virginia city, county, or jurisdiction — if you are doing street-cut work in a different locality, a separate bond for that jurisdiction is required.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your contractor details and the bond amount required by the City of Norfolk, then submit. Once approved, your bond documents are issued and ready for submission to the city's permitting office.
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