INDOT Right-of-Way Permit Bond

Performance bonds (covering a single permit) must be submitted in original hard copy with notarized signatures to your relevant INDOT district office. Blanket bonds (covering multiple permits) should be mailed to INDOT Permits at 100 N. Senate Ave., N758-Permits, Indianapolis, IN 46204. All bonds must be issued by a qualified surety and fully completed with notarization, or they will be rejected.

Your bond is released after INDOT inspects and verifies that you've completed all work according to specifications, properly restored the right-of-way to its original or approved condition, and met all permit terms. To request release, submit the Bond Release Request Form to permits@indot.in.gov (for blanket bonds) or your district office (for performance bonds). INDOT will email release confirmation to your surety once approved. If restoration is inadequate, INDOT may make a claim against the bond to cover repair costs.

The bond amount varies based on your permit type and project scope. Common amounts include $2,000 per location for single permits, $10,000 for blanket bonds covering multiple permits, and potentially an additional $10,000 maintenance bond held for 5 years. The exact amount is determined by INDOT when you apply through their Electronic Permit System (EPS) and must be sufficient to cover all proposed work within the right-of-way.