Keep the company's bond and individual permits distinct

MnDOT distinguishes an individual bond for one project from continuing security covering utility permits by one company. Continuing security does not eliminate the required permit application for the actual work.

The utility owner applies for permission; the contractor must carry a copy of the approved permit while working. Check the company principal, accepted sum and covered permit activity with the relevant permit office before applying for the bond.

Read the continuing and cancellation provisions

The form calls itself continuing, not uncancellable. It allows surety cancellation on 30 days' written notice by registered mail to the principal and Commissioner, retains prior accrued liability as stated, and separately permits principal termination by notice to the obligee.

Its two-year suit provision is conditional on the governing statute, ordinance or regulation not specifying a time. Do not turn that clause into a universal deadline or a two-year provider term.

Purchase Now opens Propeller in a new tab. Match the accepted continuing instrument, company, Commissioner recipient, amount and dates before applying. After issuance, check principal/surety execution and file as the permit office directs. Bond payment alone is not an approved utility permit or permission to begin work.