If you are a house mover in the state of Arkansas, you are required to have an Arkansas House Mover Surety Bond to obtain an Arkansas House Mover Permit from the State Highway and Transportation Department.
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In addition to the Arkansas House Mover Surety Bond, Arkansas Code Annotated 27-35-309 requires that you meet the financial responsibility requirements of the State Highway and Transportation Department. Upon doing so, you shall be authorized to move, upon the public highways of Arkansas, houses up to and including twenty-eight feet, six inches (28’6”) in width, exclusive of roof overhang, upon obtaining a permit as required by law.
You should note that each of the municipalities and counties within the State of Arkansas may make, or enforce, other rules and regulations pertaining to the movement of houses on city streets and county roads within their jurisdiction as they deem appropriate.
Once you have your Arkansas House Mover Surety Bond, you will also be required to obtain insurance and liability; route inspections; agreement with utility companies; and also secure traffic control, escorts, and flagman before you can obtain an Arkansas House Movers Permit. You should also note that there are very restrictive days and/or times in which you may move a house in the State of Arkansas.
A surety bond protects the party requesting the bond, the Obligee, against any financial losses as a result of poor financial decisions, damages, unethical decisions, or a failure to follow state and local laws on the part of you, the Principal. The Arkansas House Mover Surety Bond holds you accountable for your business decisions.
By possessing an Arkansas House Mover Surety Bond, you are telling your Obligee that you can be trusted as a Principal and that you stand behind your business decisions.