Permit Bonds

Get A Permit Bond That Meets Specific Government Agency Requirements

A permit bond is a financial guarantee, in the form of a surety bond, required by a government agency before it allows the holder to work on a specific project. 

There are many types of permit bonds (sometimes referred to as commercial bonds or broadly as license bonds), but all serve the same basic purpose: a permit guarantees that you will complete a specified project in compliance with local laws, codes, and safety regulations. If you abandon the job, damage public property, or violate local ordinances, the bond provides money to cover the fix.

Colonial Surety Company is a direct writer of all types of permit bonds, offering instant online issuance in all 50 states.

Obtain Exactly the Correct Permit Bond

Permit bond requirements vary by jurisdiction, by project type, and by the specific agency requiring the bond. Getting the exact bond your city, county, or state requires is essential to keeping your project — or business — moving without delay.

As a direct bond writer, licensed in all 50 states, Colonial Surety Company ensures your permit bond meets your jurisdiction’s specific requirements. Visit our license and permit bonds for a complete list of permit bonds we instantly issue. Some of our most frequently purchased permit bonds include: 

• Amusement Permits
• Areaway Permit
• Awnings License
• Bird Nesting
• Blasting Permits
• Boiler License
• Building Permits
• Canopies License or Permit
• Cesspools License
• Drain Layers License or Permit
• Driveway Permits – Contractors
• Excavation
• Freight Elevators
• Gas Fitters License
• Highway/Street Permits
• Hoisting License or Permit
• House Wrecker License or Permit
• Oil Burners License
• Opening Streets
• Ordinance Permit
• Pipeline Permits
• Scales License or Permit
• Sewer Openers License or Permit
• Sewer Tappers License or Permit
• Sidewalk License Bond – not guaranteeing contract or performance
• Sidewalk Permit – Contractors
• Street Obstruction
• Street Opening
• Street Permit
• Use of Fire Apparatus
• Vaults License

Don’t see the specific permit bond you’re required to obtain? Colonial Surety offers over 6,000 bond types. Search for your bond or call us to confirm your jurisdiction’s requirements.

The Colonial Surety Company Process: From Application to Permit Bond in Minutes

Our fully digital platform eliminates paperwork, brokers, and waiting times for permit bonds in every state. To obtain your bond, just:

1. Enter Your Details: Provide your basic information (name, address, business details, etc.)
2. Get Your Quote: Receive an instant, credit-based quote. Most applicants are approved immediately.
3. Sign & Purchase: Review your information, sign electronically, and pay securely online.
4. Download Your Instant Bond: Print or e-file your bond directly with the requiring agency.

Why Choose Colonial Surety Company?

A direct writer you can count on. When you obtain your permit bond from Colonial Surety Company, you’re buying directly from the surety — no broker, no markup, no delays waiting on a third party to process your bond.

• In business since 1930: experienced, knowledgeable, and professional service
• A.M. Best Rating A (Excellent): the financial strength rating state boards look for
• U.S. Treasury-Listed: trustworthy and federally recognized
• Licensed in all 50 states and U.S. territories
• 6,000+ bond types, including license, permit, court, fidelity, bid, performance, and more

Don’t let compliance slow you down. At Colonial Surety Company, most bonds are approved in minutes. Get your instant quote now — no commitment required.

Questions? Call 800-221-3662 or email commdept@colonialsurety.com Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET