Ohio Individual bond for One Well
Overview
Ohio's oil and gas operators working a single well site face a direct accountability requirement from the state: post a bond before the drill turns. This Individual Bond for One Well holds you personally responsible for proper well plugging, site restoration, and environmental protection at that specific location. If a well is abandoned improperly or the site is left in violation of state reclamation standards, the bond gives Ohio's regulatory authority a financial remedy. One well, one bond — clean and specific.
Who Needs This Bond?
Operators who hold or are applying for a permit to drill, operate, or plug a single oil or gas well in Ohio need this bond. If you are an independent operator running one well rather than a portfolio of sites, this individual well bond is the bond class that matches your permit. It covers you as the named operator of that specific well location. You cannot legally operate the well without it on file with the state.
What is this Bond For?
Protecting Ohio's land, groundwater, and surface environment from the consequences of an improperly plugged or abandoned well is the core purpose of this bond. If the permitted well is not plugged according to state standards, or if the surrounding site is not restored after operations conclude, the bond funds can be used by the state to complete that work. The public and the environment — not just the agency — are the protected parties. This bond is your financial commitment to leave that well site the way the law requires.
When is it Required?
Drilling permit approval in Ohio triggers this bond requirement for individual well operators. Before Ohio issues your single-well drilling or operating permit, the bond must be executed and filed. There is no grace period — the permit and the bond are linked, and one does not move without the other. If your permit is renewed or transferred, confirm that your bond remains in force and properly assigned.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Ohio requirement and covers the single permitted well location identified in your drilling or operating permit. It does not extend to other wells you may operate — each well under this bond class requires its own individual bond. The obligation runs to the State of Ohio and applies anywhere within state boundaries where your permitted well is located.
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 well and operator information, complete the application, and move through checkout — the entire process is online with no agent callback required. Once issued, your bond document is ready to file with the state.
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