Right of Way Permit Bond - Jefferson County, AL in Alabama

Brief Summary

Jefferson County treats right of way excavation contractors differently from most trades. Your company registration is not complete until the county has your bond number, amount, expiration date and surety contact on file, so having the bond ready first keeps your permit application moving.

Jefferson County, Alabama requires a surety bond from contractors who dig or work in county right of way. ROW Excavation Contractor is one of the company types that must register in the county's ePermitJC system, and it is the type that must enter full bond details as part of registration. The bond names Jefferson County as obligee and backs proper restoration and compliance with permit conditions.

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How to Apply for a Right of Way Permit Bond:

• Confirm the road is under Jefferson County and not a city or the Alabama Department of Transportation.
• Ask Jefferson County Development Services for the bond amount and current form.
• Apply for the bond naming Jefferson County as obligee and pay the premium.
• Create an ePermitJC account and register the company as a ROW Excavation Contractor.
• Enter your Jefferson County business license, bond number, amount, expiration date and surety contact, and upload a copy of the bond.
• Renew the bond before it expires so permits are not held up.

Detailed Information About the Alabama Right of Way Permit Bond:

The bond is part of your company registration

Jefferson County Development Services uses ePermitJC to register companies before they can apply for permits. Most company types only enter a business license and a state license. ROW Excavation Contractor is different. The county's registration guide says this type must provide its business license number and expiration date along with the bond number, bond expiration date, bond amount, bond company name and bond company phone number. A digital copy of the bond is uploaded with the application, and expired dates are not accepted.

Who posts it

Utility contractors, excavators, site work contractors and others who cut, bore or otherwise disturb pavement, shoulders or other county right of way generally need a right of way permit, and the bond is posted by the company doing the work. The county issues these permits for roads under its jurisdiction. State routes fall under the Alabama Department of Transportation, and city streets fall under the city where the work is located, each with its own permit rules.

What the bond guarantees

The bond protects Jefferson County if the contractor damages the right of way, fails to restore it to county standards, or does not follow the permit conditions. If the county makes a valid claim, the surety pays it and the contractor must repay the surety.

How much and how to file

The bond amount is set by Jefferson County. Confirm the required amount, the current bond form and the filing steps with Jefferson County Development Services at (205) 325-5321 before the bond is issued. The premium is set by the surety after reviewing the owner's credit and business history.

Eligibility and Requirements for a Alabama Right of Way Permit Bond:

• Jefferson County, Alabama named as obligee.
• Bond amount as required by Jefferson County.
• Active Jefferson County business license.
• Company name on the bond matching the ePermitJC registration.
• Bond expiration date that has not passed.
• Owner credit review by the surety to set the premium.

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