Nebraska single-well operator bonds.
$725 flat.

Before you drill or operate a well in Nebraska, the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission requires a bond of not less than $10,000 for each well or hole. Ours is $725 flat — the price our carrier sets for this bond, identical for every operator. One soft credit pull, never affecting your score.

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Required by the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission before drilling or operating a well

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $10,000 per well, $725, no quote process

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Soft credit pull only — never affects your score, and the price stays fixed either way

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How it works

Three steps to a filed bond.

Your drilling permit is waiting on this bond. Here is the whole process — no broker phone tag:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, the well (lease, county, section, township, range), and an effective date. That is the application — the only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file with the NOGCC

Pay online and receive the executed bond ready to file with the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission before you commence drilling. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the Director insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Nebraska regulates oil and gas through the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (NOGCC). Before anyone drills or operates a well, the Commission requires a surety bond of not less than $10,000 for each well or hole — a plugging-and-restoration guarantee that the well will be properly plugged and the site restored when it is abandoned.

It is a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier standing behind you, and the State of Nebraska through the NOGCC (the obligee). If an operator abandons a well without plugging it to the Commission's standards, the state can recover the cost of plugging and restoration against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays to plug your well, you repay the surety. Operators who plug and restore on Form 6 as the rules require treat the bond as a permit formality, not a risk. If you run several wells, the $100,000 blanket bond can cover all of them at once.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 57-906 · Title 267 NAC Ch. 3Nebraska oil and gas operators are bonded under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 57-906 and the rules of the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission at Title 267 NAC Chapter 3. The Commission requires a good and sufficient bond of not less than $10,000 for each well or hole before drilling or operation; a $100,000 blanket bond may instead cover all wells in the state. The Director may refuse a bond for prior non-compliance — confirm the form and amount with the NOGCC.

You need this bond if you're

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Drilling a new well — the bond must be on file before you commence drilling

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Operating an existing well the NOGCC has tied to a per-well bond

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Re-entering or deepening a well that requires a fresh bond filing

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A small operator with one or two wells, where a per-well bond beats a blanket

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including the well location and a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $725 — the price our carrier sets for this bond. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the Commission if your well is abandoned without proper plugging; it is not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission requires it under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 57-906 and Title 267 NAC Chapter 3, as a condition of drilling or operating a well. No bond on file, no permit.

Single-well or blanket — which do I need?A single-well bond ($10,000) covers one well. If you operate several wells, a $100,000 blanket bond covers all of them at once and is usually cheaper than bonding each well separately. Send us your well count and we will point you to the right one.

Is there a credit check?Yes — one soft credit pull, which never affects your score. It informs approval, not price: the price stays fixed either way. Credit can affect whether we approve the bond, never what it costs.

When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. We send renewal notices 60 and 30 days before expiration, with autopay available, and the bond must stay active for as long as the Commission requires it on your well.

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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