St. Johns County, Florida Right-of-Way Bonds

The St. Johns County Right-of-Way Division requires a permit and a Right-of-Way Construction Bond (sometimes referred to as a Construction of Roads, Drainage, and Utilities Bond) before a contractor may begin work on a public road, drainage, or utility project. 

Following the execution of the construction and approval from the County, the contractor will then need to maintain a Right-of-Way Maintenance Bond for no less than 26 months. These are different bond requirements and provide different protections to the county during and after construction.

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According to the Division, the Right-of-Way Construction Bond limit must be equal to 115% of the cost of the construction project. While the Right-of-Way Maintenance Bond must be equal to only 15% of the total cost of the previous construction project.

At Jet, the cost of a surety bond is a small percentage of the bond limit and is based on a soft credit check of the applicant. For surety bond limits over $50k, a review of business finances is needed. 

As an example, prices for a $10,000 bond limit start at $100 for a one-year bond term. Take a look at the price chart below for additional bond limits and Jet’s preferred tier rates. 

Bond LimitCost
Up to $10,000$100
$25,000$125
$50,000$250
$80,000$400
St. Johns Right-of-Way Bond Pricing

Both Right-of-Way Bond forms must be signed, sealed, and submitted as an original copy to the St. Johns County Administrator at the following mailing address:

St. Johns County
Administration
500 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Permit applications are submitted online through the county’s ROW Use Permit Portal. In addition, further details regarding either bond can be found on the county’s Bonding webpage. 

Once construction upon the road, drainage area, or utilities begins, the contractor is expected to fulfill the obligations of their permit and follow all regulations pursuant to the St. Johns County Land Development Code. Construction is to be completed within one year and the Right-of-Way Construction Bond must remain active for a period of at least 14 months. 

If the work executed shows signs of poor workmanship or if any damage is caused, the Right-of-Way Division will order the contractor to resolve the matter. In cases where the contractor is unable or unwilling to do so, the Division will file a claim upon the Right-of-Way Construction Bond to cover the cost of hiring a new contractor to complete the job within permit standards. 

If your project was completed and approved by the Division, then you likely now have a Right-of-Way Maintenance Bond. The bond simply ensures that the construction area will be maintained by the contractor for 26 months following the execution of the project. The bond limit is much less than the prior bond and therefore the cost of this bond is much less. If the Division’s requests for repairs or improvements to the area are ignored by the contractor, the Division will file a claim on the bond, and as stated before, funds will be used to hire a new contractor to maintain the project.

How to Renew My Bond

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

How to Cancel My Bond

See the details surrounding cancelling your bond.

Bond Claim Process

Read what can cause a Right-of-Way Bond claim and the claim handling process.

St. Johns County, Florida Right-of-Way 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).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

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).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

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: