Indiana DOT blanket permit bonds.
From $125.

If you work in INDOT right of way often, a blanket highway permit lets you cover ongoing miscellaneous work under one bond instead of bonding each job. INDOT sets the penal sum — the premium is 1% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum, the application collects no credit information, and the original is mailed to you to sign and file.

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Required by INDOT for a blanket highway permit covering ongoing miscellaneous work

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One bond covers repeated right-of-way work across jobs — no new bond each permit

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1% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum — the original bond is mailed for you to sign and file with INDOT

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How it works

Apply, then watch the mail.

The blanket bond original is mailed to you, since INDOT wants a wet-ink signature before filing. Here is the whole thing:

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Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount INDOT set, the mailing address for the original, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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Issued on the spot

The application collects no credit information, so most applicants issue as soon as they pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

BY MAIL

Sign the original & file with INDOT

The original bond is mailed to the address you give. The Principal (you) must sign it before filing with INDOT as the obligee.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the blanket permit bond covers

Contractors and utilities who work in INDOT right of way repeatedly can use a blanket highway permit instead of pulling and bonding a single permit for every job. The blanket bond stands behind all the miscellaneous work you do under that permit over its term.

Like the single-permit bonds, it guarantees you will complete the permitted work and restore the right of way to its proper condition. If work under any covered permit is left unfinished or damages the highway, INDOT can recover against the blanket bond.

This bond is handled by mail: INDOT wants a wet-ink original, so we mail it to you to sign as Principal before you file it with INDOT as obligee. INDOT sets the penal sum; pricing starts from $125 and the application collects no credit information.

IC 8-23-2 / 105 IAC 7 (INDOT blanket permits)INDOT administers work within state highway right of way under IC 8-23 and its permitting rules at 105 IAC 7, which allow a blanket permit for permittees who perform recurring work. The blanket highway permit is conditioned on a surety bond covering completion and restoration across covered permits, in an amount INDOT sets. The original bond must be signed by the Principal before filing. Confirm the penal sum on your INDOT paperwork.

You need this bond if you are

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A contractor or utility doing recurring miscellaneous work in INDOT right of way

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Pulling many single permits and want one blanket bond instead of bonding each job

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A telecom or pipeline operator maintaining facilities across state highway right of way

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Renewing a blanket permit whose bond is expiring or non-renewing

One application, then the mail.

Submit the application with the bond amount and your mailing address — the original bond is mailed to you to sign as Principal and file with INDOT.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Indiana DOT blanket permit bond?The premium is 1% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum. INDOT sets the penal sum for your blanket permit — blanket amounts tend to run higher than single permits since one bond covers ongoing work. Enter your amount and your exact price appears at the application.

How is the blanket permit different from a single permit?A single highway permit bonds one specific project. A blanket permit lets a frequent permittee cover ongoing miscellaneous right-of-way work under one bond, without a new bond for each job.

Why is this bond handled by mail?INDOT wants a wet-ink original for the blanket bond. We mail the original to the address you give; you (the Principal) sign it before filing it with INDOT as the obligee.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, so most applicants issue instantly. It won’t affect your credit score.

What amount should I enter?Whatever INDOT set for your blanket highway permit. If your paperwork doesn’t state it yet, send it to us and we’ll confirm before issuing.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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Pricing from $125. Enter your amount; the original is mailed to you to sign and file with INDOT.

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