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Henrico County ROW bonds.
From $100.

Henrico County, Virginia requires a right-of-way permit bond before you open a road, install a connection or occupy a public way. The County's Department of Public Works sets the penal sum on your permit. Pricing is 1% of the bond amount, from a $100 minimum.

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Required by Henrico County Public Works for your right-of-way / road permit
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From $100 — 1% of the bond amount, calculated at the application
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You enter the amount the County wrote on your permit — no quote runaround
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Price

How much does a Henrico County ROW 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.

Right-of-way permit bonds are about the simplest thing in surety. Here's the whole process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and the penal sum from your Henrico County permit. No financials, and the application has no credit check up to $50,000.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Right-of-way bonds at these amounts are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the County

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with Henrico County Public Works. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

A right-of-way permit bond is a restoration and compliance guarantee to Henrico County. When you cut pavement, occupy a lane, or work in the public way, the County wants assurance you'll restore it to spec and follow the permit conditions.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and Henrico County, Virginia (the obligee). If you leave the right-of-way damaged or unrestored, the County can recover its repair costs against the bond.

The bond stays on file for the life of the permit. We track expirations and send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out so your permit standing with the County never lapses over a missed email.

Henrico County — Public WorksHenrico County, Virginia requires a right-of-way permit bond as a condition of its road / right-of-way permit. The bond amount and terms are set by Henrico County Public Works on the permit itself; confirm the required penal sum with the County before you file.

You need this bond if you are

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A contractor cutting or occupying a Henrico road to install or repair underground utilities
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A utility or excavator pulling a Henrico County right-of-way permit
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A developer or paving contractor working in the public way
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A driveway or connection contractor the County requires to bond restoration
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 the County. Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with Henrico County Public Works. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

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 $50,000. 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 $50,000.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Henrico County right-of-way bond?The premium is 1% of the bond amount Henrico County sets on your permit, with a $100 minimum. Your exact price appears at the application.
What bond amount do I enter?Enter the penal sum Henrico County Public Works wrote on your right-of-way permit. If you are not sure, the County can confirm the required amount.
How fast will I have the bond?Right-of-way bonds at these amounts are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase — many finish and have the bond in the same sitting.
Is there a credit check?No credit check up to $50,000. Above that, the carrier may run a soft pull, which never affects your score. Most applicants approve instantly.
Do I pay the full bond amount?No. You pay the premium — 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. The penal sum is the maximum the surety would pay the County on a valid claim — not a deposit.
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.
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