Paterson, NJ — Street Opening Bond
For a permitted tunnel, opening, or excavation in a Paterson City street, confirm the restoration estimate with the City Engineer. The street-opening code sets the faithful-performance bond at 100% of estimated restoration cost, with a $1,000 minimum.
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- Recorded state
- New Jersey
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Secure faithful performance of the work authorized by a Paterson street-opening permit. The City's definition includes the improved right-of-way, curbs, and sidewalks; this is not a contractor-license bond or security for every part of a private building project.
- Who needs it
- Applicants arranging an opening or excavation in or under a City street, including utility-related work. Confirm the permittee's legal name and the Engineer's project-specific requirements before using the existing RLI application.
- Who it protects
- The faithful-performance bond supports the City’s permitted-work obligation. Paterson separately addresses deposits for charges and liability insurance, so those requirements should not be treated as interchangeable with the restoration performance bond.
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
- Paterson street-opening application, security, and inspection provisions (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Confirm City jurisdiction and describe each opening or undertaking.
- Obtain the Engineer's restoration estimate and required bond amount, at least $1,000 under Section 435-39.
- Identify any multiple-permit arrangement, charges deposit, or additional maintenance security.
- Obtain the accepted surety wording, insurance requirements, and instructions for City review and filing.
Questions about this bond
Is the Paterson Street Opening Bond always $1,000?
No. That is the minimum under Section 435-39. The required amount is 100% of the estimated restoration cost, and the Engineer determines the applicable project requirements.
Does a utility's calendar-year charges bond replace the performance bond?
Do not assume so. The code addresses estimated fees and costs separately from faithful performance of permitted work. Have the Engineer identify the documents required for your permit.
When does the posted bond end under the code?
The stated endpoint is the permittee's receipt of the Engineer's certificate of final inspection. Confirm the City-approved instrument and any additional maintenance conditions; physical completion alone is not that certificate.