Virginia Potomac Electric Company (PEPCO) Utility Deposit Bond
Overview
Virginia PEPCO customers who can't — or prefer not to — tie up cash in a utility deposit have a practical alternative: a surety bond. Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) serves parts of Virginia and accepts a Utility Deposit Bond in place of a traditional cash security deposit when opening or reinstating an account. This bond puts a licensed surety behind your promise to pay, satisfying PEPCO's security requirement without locking up your money. Bond Titan makes it fast to get bonded online so your service isn't delayed.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you've been told by PEPCO that a security deposit is required before your Virginia electric service can start or resume, this bond is your alternative. Residential customers establishing new accounts, commercial customers opening business service, and anyone restoring previously disconnected service can use this bond to meet PEPCO's deposit requirement. It's especially valuable when the cash deposit amount is significant and you'd rather keep those funds working elsewhere. If PEPCO is asking for a deposit, this bond is the solution.
What is this Bond For?
PEPCO requires a security deposit from customers it considers a credit or payment risk — the bond replaces that cash requirement entirely. You are the principal on the bond; PEPCO is the protected party. If your account goes into default and bills remain unpaid, PEPCO can make a claim against the bond to recover those losses. The bond doesn't eliminate your obligation to pay your electric bills — it guarantees to PEPCO that those obligations will be backed by a surety.
When is it Required?
PEPCO typically triggers the deposit requirement at the moment a new account is opened or when service has been disconnected and you're seeking restoration. Customers with prior charge-offs, returned payments, or a history of late payment on previous PEPCO accounts are most commonly asked to post a deposit bond before service is activated. The requirement can also arise when commercial accounts change ownership or business structure. Meeting the bond requirement promptly is the fastest way to get your electric service turned on.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to Potomac Electric Power Company's service territory in Virginia. It satisfies PEPCO's deposit requirement for that utility only and does not apply to other Virginia electric providers or jurisdictions. If you have service with a different utility company, a separate bond for that provider would be required.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab — the secure platform where you'll complete your application and purchase your Virginia PEPCO Utility Deposit Bond. The process is fully digital, and you can complete it in minutes without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, your bond document is available immediately so you can submit it to PEPCO and get your service moving.
Why Bond Titan?
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