Oakland County right-of-way bonds.
From $100. Enter your amount.

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) requires a permit — and a bond — for construction within the road right-of-way. The road commission sets the amount; the premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum, and it shows up at the application.

Required by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) for construction in the road right-of-way
Bond amount is capped at $40,000 by Michigan law for a county this size
1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — enter your required bond amount to see your exact price
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How it works

Apply to filed in one sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard right-of-way bond — enter your amount, pay, and file. Here is the whole thing:

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Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount the road commission required, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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Issued on the spot

No waiting on most amounts — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with the road commission

Submit the executed bond with your Road Commission for Oakland County permit application to work in the road right-of-way. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the right-of-way bond covers

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) requires a permit to perform construction within the road right-of-way, and conditions that permit on a surety bond. The bond guarantees the work meets RCOC standards and the right-of-way is restored.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the Road Commission for Oakland County (the obligee). If the right-of-way is left damaged or out of compliance, the commission can recover against the bond.

Under Michigan law (MCL 224.19b), in a county with a population over 250,000 — which Oakland County exceeds — a right-of-way bond may not exceed $40,000, and a provider is generally required to carry no more than one such bond for all its permits. Instead of a bond, a provider may post an irrevocable letter of credit. Enter your required amount and pricing starts from $100.

Road Commission for Oakland County (MCL 224.19b)The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) requires a permit and a surety bond for construction within the road right-of-way. Under Michigan law (MCL 224.19b), in a county with a population over 250,000 — which Oakland County exceeds — a right-of-way / security bond may not exceed $40,000, and a provider is generally limited to one such bond for all of its permits. Confirm the required amount on your RCOC permit.

You need this bond if you are

A contractor doing construction in Oakland County right-of-way under an RCOC permit
A utility or excavation contractor opening or building in the county roadway
A developer whose road or driveway work requires an RCOC permit
Permitted on a recurring basis for construction within the right-of-way

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount the road commission set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file with your RCOC permit.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Oakland County right-of-way construction bond?The premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. The amount is set by the Road Commission for Oakland County, and by Michigan law it may not exceed $40,000 for a county this size. Enter your figure at the application and your exact price appears.
Why is the bond capped at $40,000?Under Michigan law (MCL 224.19b), in a county with a population over 250,000 — which Oakland County exceeds — a right-of-way bond may not exceed $40,000. The road commission cannot require more than that.
Do I need a separate bond for each permit?Generally no — under the same law a county road commission requires no more than a single right-of-way bond from a provider to secure all of its permits. You may also post an irrevocable letter of credit instead of a bond.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, so most applications approve instantly regardless of bond amount. If a check ever runs on a larger amount, it is a soft pull only — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score.
What amount should I choose?Use the figure on your Road Commission for Oakland County permit (up to the $40,000 cap). If you are not sure, send us the permit and we will confirm the amount before issuing.
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