Oakland County, MI Construction within the Right of Way Bond
Overview
Oakland County requires this bond before any contractor can perform construction work within a county-managed right of way. It guarantees that your work — trenching, utility installation, road cuts, or any other disturbance — will be completed to Oakland County's standards and that any damage to county infrastructure will be repaired. Without it, your permit application goes nowhere. Bond Titan makes it fast to get bonded and move your project forward.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you have been told by Oakland County that you need a Construction within the Right of Way Bond before your permit will be issued, this is the exact bond you need. Contractors, utility companies, excavators, and developers who plan to disturb, cross, or work within Oakland County's public road rights of way are the primary applicants. This applies whether your project involves a short driveway approach or an extended utility run along a county road. The county requires the bond to protect its infrastructure and the traveling public.
What is this Bond For?
Oakland County is the obligee on this bond — meaning the county is the protected party. If your construction work within the right of way damages pavement, drainage structures, shoulders, or other county-owned infrastructure, the bond provides a financial guarantee that repairs will be made. You, as the principal, are legally bound to restore the right of way to its pre-work condition or better. The bond is not insurance for your business — it is a promise to Oakland County that you will perform and pay for any required remediation.
When is it Required?
This bond must be in place before Oakland County will issue a right-of-way construction permit. There is no grace period — work cannot begin until the permit is issued and the bond is on file. If your bond expires or lapses before your project is complete, Oakland County can halt your work and void the permit. Contractors working on multiple projects or ongoing utility work within Oakland County often keep this bond active on a continuous basis to avoid permit delays.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a local Oakland County requirement and applies specifically to work performed within Oakland County's road rights of way. It is not a Michigan state license bond and does not satisfy bonding requirements in any other Michigan county or municipality. If your project crosses into a neighboring jurisdiction, that jurisdiction may require its own separate bond.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the short application with your business details and project information, and your bond documents will be issued digitally. You can submit proof of bond to Oakland County without waiting on an agent or a callback.
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