Raleigh, NC Public Streets/Right of Way Bond
Overview
Working in Raleigh's public right of way means you need more than a permit — you need a bond. The City of Raleigh Public Streets/Right of Way Bond is required before you can legally perform any work that touches a public street, sidewalk, or right of way within city limits. This bond protects the City of Raleigh and the public against damage, improper restoration, or failure to comply with city standards. Get bonded before you pull that permit.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a contractor who needs to open a trench, cut pavement, install utilities, or perform any work within a Raleigh public street or right of way. Any contractor — utility, excavation, concrete, plumbing, telecom, or general — who disturbs city-owned pavement, curb, sidewalk, or right of way in Raleigh falls under this requirement. This is a City of Raleigh local requirement, not a North Carolina state contractor license bond. If your work touches Raleigh's public infrastructure, this bond is your ticket to getting permitted.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that you will complete your work in Raleigh's public streets and rights of way according to city specifications and restore the disturbed area to its original condition. If you fail to repair damage, leave work unfinished, or violate Raleigh's right of way standards, the city can make a claim against the bond to recover the cost of remediation. The bond holds contractors accountable for the condition of public infrastructure — not just while they're working, but after the job is done. Raleigh uses this bond to protect its streets and the residents who use them.
When is it Required?
Before Raleigh issues you a right of way permit, the bond must already be in place — no exceptions. The City of Raleigh will not approve your permit application without evidence of this bond. Don't wait until your project start date to get bonded; the bond has to be active and on file with the city before the permit is issued. Plan ahead and get your bond secured early in the permitting process.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively to work performed within the City of Raleigh's public streets, sidewalks, and rights of way in North Carolina. It is a local City of Raleigh requirement and does not satisfy bonding requirements in any other North Carolina municipality, county, or state agency. If you're doing similar work in Durham, Cary, or another jurisdiction, those cities have their own separate bond requirements.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab — that's where you complete your application and purchase your City of Raleigh Public Streets/Right of Way Bond. The process is fast, online, and built for contractors who don't have time to sit on hold with an agent. Once issued, your bond documents are ready to submit directly to the City of Raleigh.
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