Mississippi Outdoor Advertising Bond Overview
- Purpose: To ensure highway billboards meet state and local standards
- Who Needs It: Anyone applying for a statewide outdoors advertising permit
- Regulating Body: The Mississippi Department of Transportation – Maintenance Division
- Bond Amount: $1,000
- Premium Price: $100 for one year
What Is a Mississippi Outdoor Advertising Business Bond?
The Mississippi Department of Transportation requires outdoor advertisers to file $1,000 surety bonds before building or putting up a new billboard visible from highways.
This enforces compliance with the Mississippi Transportation Commission’s rules regarding the placement, adjustment and removal of highway advertising signs.
How Much Do Outdoor Advertising Business Bonds Cost?
Mississippi outdoor advertising surety bonds cost $100 for one year of coverage or $250 for three years. You can buy your bond online in minutes using our secure checkout portal.
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees.
How Does a Mississippi Outdoor Advertising Business Bond Work?
This type of surety bond creates a legal contract between three entities.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1) Principal | The bonded outdoor advertiser/sign contractor |
| 2) Obligee | The Mississippi Department of Transportation – Maintenance Division |
| 3) Surety | The issuing surety provider |
This contract holds you financially liable to the DOT. If you illegally construct signs or fail to maintain them, the DOT can file claims to cover the repair costs.
How Do I Get an Outdoor Advertising Permit Bond?
To get your Mississippi outdoor advertising bond, just enter your information using the form on this page. After processing your payment, we’ll mail out the original bond form for you to file with the DOT.
You can select from 1–3 day trackable shipping options, which cost $20–$40.
How Do I Renew My Bond?
Depending on the term you choose, this bond lasts one to three years from the purchase date. Before it expires, we’ll send out reminders so you can renew the bond for another term.
If you still need coverage, just pay the renewal invoice. You don’t have to file any extra documents as long as all the bond information is still the same.
