What do I need to do before purchasing this bond?
Contact the California Department of Transportation to determine your required bond amount.
Who needs a California Encroachment Permittee Performance Bond?
If you are applying for an encroachment permit for work within, under or over a California State highway right of way, then you are required to maintain a surety bond. The bond requirement is pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 677.
Why is the Encroachment Permittee Performance Bond required?
The California state highway encroachment surety bond helps ensure that permit applicants comply with all applicable laws and complete their work as specified in the project plans and permit requirements.