St. Augustine, Florida Surety Bonds

The St. Augustine Public Works Department requires communications services providers to obtain a $50,000 Right-of-Way Bond before the construction, maintenance, or restoration of a communications facility within a public right-of-way area may begin. Other licenses and permits within the City may be required as well, generally for contractors.

Surety bonds provide a means of restitution for the City should obligations not be upheld by the licensee/permittee.

VIEW YOUR BOND PRICE

Prices for surety bonds are based on the bond limit and sometimes a soft credit check. For example, the $50,000 Right-of-Way Bond starts at $250 for a one-year bond term, but a credit check is necessary due to the larger limit.

To get started with your purchase, select the “View Your Bond Price” button above!

The Jet team can file your bond form for you. However, if you would prefer to take care of the filing process yourself, the option to do so may be selected during checkout.

Signed and sealed original bonds must be submitted to the following mailing address:

City of St. Augustine
P.O. Box 210
St. Augustine, FL 32085

More Details on Right-of-Way Bonds

For Right-of-Way permit applications and other documents, take a look at the City’s Document Center webpage. It is important to note that the Right-of-Way Bond can cover multiple right-of-way permits obtained by the communications service provider for the year. 

According to the Public Works Department, the Right-of-Way Bond must remain active for the duration of the work permit(s) and for 12 months following the completion of the construction or maintenance project. This means you may need to renew your bond for an additional term. If so, select the “How to Renew My Bond” button at the bottom of the page to learn more about Jet’s renewal process. 

The communications services provider, and the contractor hired on their behalf, must uphold all permit terms and conditions, as well as follow regulations pursuant to Chapter 13 of St. Augustine, FL Municode. 

If the Public Works Department finds that the public right-of-way area has not been restored to its original or a better condition once construction or maintenance work to the communications facility has been completed, a claim may be filed on the Right-of-Way Bond. In most cases, funds from the bond will be used to remove the communications facility from the right-of-way and/or to hire a contractor to restore any city property affected by the communications services provider’s permit violations.

How to Renew My Bond

For annually-purchased bonds, see Jet’s process to renew your bond. Hint- it’s simple.

How to Cancel My Bond

See the details surrounding cancelling your bond.

Bond Claim Process

Communications services providers and hired contractors need to be aware of the ins and outs of a bond claim.

Renewal, Cancellation, and Claim Information for Other Bond Types

A renewal notice is sent to you prior to the renewal date of the bond (typically 1 year after purchase) via email and mail. If your bond has to be renewed, you’ll be able to click the link in the email, call us, or submit payment through standard mail.

If for some reason you need to cancel the bond before the 1-year mark, email us at [email protected]. Some bonds have a cancellation period, such as 30 days, where the bond is still active once the City receives notice of cancellation from Jet. 

Regarding claims, you can avoid them by following St. Augustine, FL Municode sections that are applicable to your license or permit. In a basic sense, don’t commit fraud or negligence, and you should be good.

St. Augustine, Florida Surety Bond

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

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Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: