The City of Fort Wayne, Indiana requires a fixed $5,000 right-of-way bond to work in or occupy the public right-of-way — pavement cuts, utility lines, and similar work. Ours is $275 flat, the minimum premium, and the application takes about five minutes.
















A right-of-way bond is one of the simplest things in surety. Here's the whole process:
Business details and an effective date. No financials, no credit check section.
Permit bonds like this issue right after purchase. At most, 1–2 business days.
Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your Fort Wayne right-of-way permit or registration.
$5,000 bond × 3% = $150, below our $275 minimum, so $275 per term. Fixed amount, fixed price, multi-year if you want it.
A right-of-way bond is a restoration and compliance guarantee to the city. When you work in the Fort Wayne public right-of-way — cutting pavement, laying utilities, or occupying the road — the bond promises you'll restore the area to city standard and follow the city's right-of-way rules.
It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana (the obligee). If you damage the right-of-way and don't restore it, or violate the city's permit terms, the city can claim against the bond.
The bond stays in force while you're authorized to work in the right-of-way. We track expirations and send renewal notices ahead of any deadline so your authorization doesn't lapse.
These are the actual issuing fields — no credit check section, because this bond doesn't have one.
Start the application →If yours isn't here, the bond team can usually answer within the hour.
$275 flat, five-minute application, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.