Jamestown, ND — Excavation Permit Bond
Jamestown's published excavation rules put the $25,000 bond with the licensed excavator's credentials, while requiring separate permits for public-right-of-way work. Confirm that licensing request before starting this bond application.
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- Recorded state
- North Dakota
- Bond type
- Excavation Contractor Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Section 25-43 requires the bond for doing business as a licensed excavator, except for city-franchised utilities. It protects the city against specified losses from rule violations and guarantees faithful and proper performance of the excavator's work.
- Who needs it
- The firm or person applying as a licensed excavator. The rules direct filing with the City Auditor and approval by the City Attorney; the exact issued principal and recipient wording must follow the city's accepted form.
- Who it protects
- The credential-related bond does not itself grant an excavation permit. Jamestown separately addresses excavation/boring/patching/grading permits and sidewalk/curb-cut work in the public right-of-way. Do not treat the catalog's permit label as proof of one bond for every private project.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Jamestown — Article VI, Excavations, Curbcuts, Etc. (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Obtain the licensed-excavator request and current accepted bond form.
- Confirm the $25,000 obligation, legal principal and exact city recipient.
- Match the bond term to the license's required dates.
- Keep the separate right-of-way work permit and City Engineer instructions available.
Questions about this bond
Is this only a bond for one excavation permit?
The reviewed Section 25-43 ties the bond to doing business as a licensed excavator. Separate work permits remain required. Match the city's actual request rather than relying only on the product title.
Can the bond and license expire on different dates?
The published rule requires their terms to run concurrently and expire together. Obtain the required dates from the city before selecting them in the application.
How do I apply for the bond?
Start with Purchase Now; Propeller opens in a new tab. Check the accepted form, firm/person, city recipient, sum and concurrent dates. Surety review, issuance, city filing and license/permit decisions are separate.