Frequently Asked Questions

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General Well Questions

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Permitting Questions

  • What type of bond is acceptable?

    Certificates of Deposit, Savings accounts, Pass book accounts, Notes, Share and Investment Certificates or Surety bonds (from Department of Insurance-approved sureties) are acceptable. There are two types of bonds used in California, depending on the number of wells to be covered: individual bonds and blanket bonds. Individual bonds cover single wells, while blanket bonds cover multiple wells. Blanket bonds come in four amounts: $200,000 for 50 or fewer wells; $400,000 for more than 50 wells, but no more than 500; $2,000,000 for more than 500, but no more than 10,000 wells; $3,000,000 for more than 10,000 wells.​

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Property Development in an Oil Field Questions

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