Driveway and paving rules in Indiana
What the state says about driveway and paving work, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own, especially for work that meets the street.
Updated October 8, 2026
On this page: 4 sections
Who licenses driveway and paving work
Indiana has no state license for paving or flatwork, and the Attorney General says contractor licensing varies by community.1-2
Driveways onto a state highway
Connecting private property to an Indiana Department of Transportation road needs a driveway permit, and the fee for a private driveway is $55.3
Stormwater and shoreland limits
Ask your city or county whether a new or wider driveway needs a grading, drainage or stormwater permit.
Door-to-door sales
If someone comes to your door offering paving or sealcoating, get a written contract with the company's name, address and price before any work starts.
Sources
What a driveway costs in Indiana
Published national ranges for concrete driveways, patios and walkways, asphalt paving, sealcoating and gravel.
Contractors in Indiana
Indiana has 1,336 driveway contractors listed, and 916 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to contractors near you.
Cite this page
“Driveway and paving rules in Indiana.” AllDrivewayServices.com, updated October 8, 2026. https://alldrivewayservices.com/in/rules/