Licensed well drillers and licensed pump installers in Utah must obtain this $5,000 bond as required under Utah Code § 73-3-25. This applies to individuals who operate well drilling or driving equipment, engage in drilling or driving wells, or install/repair water well pumping equipment. Each individual driller or pump installer must post their own bond, ev…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Reclamation bonds ensure land or environmental restoration after mining, drilling, or construction activities. Typical Pricing:. • Rates: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount, though higher rates may apply for larger or higher-risk projects. • Bond amounts: Often $10,000 to several million dollars based on project scope. • Full underwriting: Required including financial review and environmental assessment. Reclamation and environmental bonds are specialized and require detailed project i…
Typical timeframe
Full underwriting required — typically 5–7 business days
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.
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StateUTBond amount$5,000ObligeeOffice of the State Engineer, UtahBond classReclamation BondCategoryOtherBondWell Driller's Surety BondPlain descriptionWell Contractor - Compliance OnlyWho needs this bondLicensed well drillers and licensed pump installers in Utah must obtain this $5,000 bond as required under Utah Code § 73-3-25. This applies to individuals who operate well drilling or driving equipment, engage in drill…
