State of California - Performance Bond Of State Highway Encroachment Permittee
This bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to work on or near California state highways. Before the state grants permission to perform work that affects a highway (like installing utility lines or making road modifications), they require this bond as a financial guarantee. It protects Californ…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to work on or near California state highways. Before the state grants permission to perform work that affects a highway (like installing utility lines or making road modifications), they require this bond as a financial guarantee. It protects Californ…
Who usually needs it
Individuals, contractors, corporations, cities, counties, utilities, Native American Tribes, and other government agencies that apply for an encroachment permit from Caltrans to place, change, or renew an encroachment in, under, or over a state highway right-of-way must obtain this bond. Public corporations and privately-owned utilities are exempt unless th…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Permit bonds are required for specific activities, construction projects, or business operations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger permit bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Many common permit bonds qualify for instant approval with no underwriting required. Requirements vary by j…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateCABond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of CaliforniaBond classPermit BondCategoryOtherBondState of California - Performance Bond Of State Highway Encroachment PermitteePlain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to work on or near California state highways. Before the state grants permission to perform work that affects a highway (like installing utility lines …Who needs this bondIndividuals, contractors, corporations, cities, counties, utilities, Native American Tribes, and other government agencies that apply for an encroachment permit from Caltrans to place, change, or renew an encroachment i…
