Paterson excavation maintenance bonds.
From $100. Enter your amount.

The City of Paterson, NJ requires an excavation maintenance bond so that a street, sidewalk, or right-of-way you open stays properly restored through the City’s maintenance period. The City sets the amount; the premium is 1% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum, and your exact price appears at the application.

Required by the City of Paterson — filed with the City's Public Works / Engineering office
Amount set by the City — tied to the size and surface of the cut on your permit
From $100 — enter the required amount to see your exact price
From $1001% of the bond amount + $25 feeNo credit reviewnot even a soft pullFastoften same purchase
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How it works

Apply to filed in one sitting.

Enter the amount the City required, pay, and file with Paterson. Here is the whole thing:

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Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount on your Paterson permit, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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Pay & e-sign

The executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with the City

Submit the executed bond to the City of Paterson to satisfy your excavation permit condition. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the maintenance bond actually covers

When you cut into a Paterson street or right-of-way, the patch has to last. A maintenance bond guarantees that your restoration holds up — no settlement, no failed patch — for the maintenance period the City sets after the work is accepted.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the City of Paterson (the obligee). If the restoration fails during the maintenance period and you don't fix it, the City can recover against the bond to cover the repair.

This is distinct from a performance bond, which covers the original work. The maintenance bond is the City’s assurance that the public surface stays sound after you leave. We issue the amount Paterson set; pricing starts from $100 and depends on your bond amount.

City of Paterson, NJ — Public Works / EngineeringThe City of Paterson, NJ requires an excavation maintenance bond as a condition of its street-opening / excavation permits; the bond amount and maintenance period are set by the City. Confirm the current requirement, amount, and form with the City of Paterson Public Works / Engineering office before you file.

You need this bond if you are

A contractor opening a Paterson street the City requires a maintenance guarantee for
A utility or excavation firm restoring a right-of-way after a cut
Closing out a permit that requires a maintenance bond before final acceptance
An out-of-area contractor taking an excavation job inside Paterson

One application, issued fast.

Submit the application with the bond amount the City of Paterson set — the executed bond is generated ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Paterson excavation maintenance bond?The premium is 1% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, with a $125 minimum. The amount itself is set by the City of Paterson on your excavation permit — enter the figure at the application to see your exact price.
What does the maintenance bond cover?It guarantees the restoration of the street or right-of-way you opened holds up through the maintenance period the City sets. If the patch fails and you do not fix it, the City can recover against the bond.
How is it different from a performance bond?A performance bond covers completing the original work; a maintenance bond covers the work staying sound afterward. Paterson uses both; some permits require a combined performance-and-maintenance bond.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information for this bond — most applications approve instantly. If a check ever runs, it is a soft pull that never affects your credit score.
Where do I file it?With the City of Paterson Public Works / Engineering office, alongside your excavation permit. We issue the executed bond ready to submit.
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Paterson maintenance bond, issued today.

Pricing from $100. Enter the amount the City required and file the same day.

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