Not in Indiana? Browse bonds by state

Switzerland County street cut bonds.
From $100.

Switzerland County, Indiana requires a street cut (road cut) permit bond before you open a county road, shoulder, or right-of-way to lay utilities or make a tap. The premium is 1% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum — enter the penal sum on the short application to see your exact price.

✓
Required before cutting a Switzerland County road — utility taps, service lines, and excavations in the right-of-way
✓
1% of the bond amount — $100 minimum, calculated instantly from the amount you need
✓
You set the amount — match the penal sum the County Highway Department tells you
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersFastoften same purchase1% rate$100 minimum
Trusted by industry leaders
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
Price

How much does a Switzerland County street cut bond cost?

1% of the bond amount, from $100. Enter your amount in the calculator for the exact price.

How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

A county road-cut bond is one of the simplest things in surety. Here's the whole process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details, the penal sum Switzerland County requires, and an effective date. No financials — and no credit check up to $100,000.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Permit bonds this size typically issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with your permit

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to attach to your Switzerland County street cut permit application.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

A street cut permit bond is a restoration guarantee to the county. When you cut into a Switzerland County road or right-of-way, the bond promises you'll backfill, compact, and repave the cut to the County Highway Department's standard — and that the county won't be left paying to fix a sunken trench if you walk away.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and Switzerland County, Indiana (the obligee). If the cut fails or the restoration isn't completed, the county can claim against the bond to make the road whole.

The bond stays in force for the term of your permit work. We track expirations and send renewal notices well ahead of any deadline so your permits don't lapse mid-project.

Switzerland County Highway DepartmentSwitzerland County, Indiana requires a street cut / road cut permit bond as a condition of opening a county road or right-of-way; the bond amount and restoration terms are set by the Switzerland County Highway Department. Confirm the required penal sum with the department before you apply.

You need this bond if you're

✓
A utility or plumbing contractor tapping water, sewer, or gas across a Switzerland County road
✓
An excavation contractor opening a county right-of-way for service lines
✓
A site or paving contractor working in or across a county road
✓
Pulling a county street cut permit the Highway Department will not issue the permit without the bond
After you buy

Claims, renewal, filing, and what sets the price.

If a claim is made

A claim comes from the party the bond protects, the obligee named on the form, when the duty the bond guarantees is not met.

The surety investigates and pays a valid claim, up to the bond amount. You then repay the surety: a surety bond is a guarantee of your performance, not insurance for you.

Renewal and term

The premium covers a one-year term from the effective date you choose.

Renew before the expiry date to keep the bond in force: the license, permit or contract it backs expects continuous coverage.

How to file it

File with your permit. Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to attach to your Switzerland County street cut permit application.

What sets the price

The premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum: the amount the obligee sets moves the price, not your business profile.

No credit check up to $100,000. Above that, the carrier may run a soft pull, which never affects your score.

Where a check runs, it decides approval; the rate is the same for everyone approved.

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields. No credit check up to $100,000.

Start the application →
FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Switzerland County street cut bond?The premium is 1% of the bond amount you need, with a $100 minimum — set by the amount, not a credit or underwriting tier. Enter your penal sum on the application to see the exact price.
What bond amount do I need?Switzerland County sets the penal sum through the County Highway Department, usually tied to the scope of your road cut. Confirm the figure with the department and enter it on the application.
How fast will I have the bond?Permit bonds this size are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase — many contractors finish the application and have the bond in the same sitting.
Is there a credit check?No credit check up to $100,000. Above that, the carrier may run a soft pull, which never affects your score. Most applications approve instantly.
Does the bond cover the actual road repair?The bond guarantees that you restore the cut to county standard. It protects Switzerland County, not you — if the county pays a valid claim, the surety can seek that money back from you.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
Related bonds

Other Indiana bonds.

Price and requirements checked on the carrier’s application, . Page updated .

Pull your Switzerland County permit today.

From $100, no credit check up to $100,000, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

Your premiumfrom $100
Apply now →