Colorado's Energy & Carbon Management Commission (formerly the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission) requires operators to post financial assurance on Form 3. Rule 703 governs the surface owner protection bond, generally required where an operator works on non-owned land without a surface use agreement. Amounts are set under the Commission's rules; confirm the current figure and form on your Form 3 filing.

What the surface bond actually covers

You need this bond if you are

Your surface owner protection bond application is in review — most clear within 1–2 business days, and an underwriter reaches out within 48 hours if anything else is needed.

5% of the bond amount plus $25, $125 minimum, for Colorado’s oil & gas surface bond (Form 3, Rule 703). Required by the ECMC for operators. Apply now.

Oil & Gas Surface Owner Protection Bond (Form 3, Rule 703)

Colorado - Oil and Gas Conservation Commission - Form 3 - Surface - Rule 703

Final premium can vary based on underwriting factors

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