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Process Server Surety Bonds
Florida Process Server Bond
Bond Amount: $5000
Premium Cost: $100
Term: 1 year
Obligee: Varies by County and District Court
Description: Process servers in the state of Florida are required to post a $5,000 bond in their district court or county. The cost of the bond is $100 per year and is available without a credit check.
Process servers in Florida are required to post a process server bond of $5,000. This bond guarantees that you, the applicant, agree to abide by Florida statutes and do not have any personal interest in the cases you are involved in. The process server bond costs $100 for a 1-year term and can be purchased online with NNA Surety. No credit check is required to purchase, and the bond is issued as soon as your order is processed.
Georgia Process Server Bond/Georgia Certified Process Server
Bond Amount: $25,000
Premium Cost: $130
Term: 1 year
Obligee:
Governor of Georgia
Administrative Office of the Courts
244 Washington Street, SW, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 463-3808
gcr@georgiacourts.gov
Description: Process servers in the state of Georgia are required to obtain certification from the state, including mandatory education, an examination, and posting a $25,000 surety bond. We have the $25,000 surety bond available for $130 per year without needing a credit check. The NNA's surety bond meets the Georgia state requirements per Senate Bill 491, and can be downloaded immediately upon purchase online.
To become a certified process server in Georgia, you must complete a process server certification course, pass an exam administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts, and purchase a $25,000 Georgia process server bond. This bond guarantees compliance with Georgia's laws and regulations for certified process servers. The premium (your cost) for a 1-year term process server bond is $125. You can purchase this bond online with NNA Surety and receive it the same day of purchase—no credit check is required.
Oklahoma Judicial Process Server Bond/Oklahoma Process Server Bond
Bond Amount: $5,000
Premium Cost: $250
Term: 3 years
Obligee:
State of Oklahoma
Judicial Process Servers
3111 W. Wilshire Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(775) 688-1141
www.ncsb.nv.gov
Description: Judicial process servers in the state of Oklahoma are required to post a surety bond in the amount of $5,000. The cost for the bond for 3 years is $250 and can be purchased online today. Once you purchase the bond, you will need to take the bond form to a Notary Public to have your signature acknowledged, before turning the bond form into the state. The NNA's insurance markets meet the state requirement of being legally authorized to transact business in the State of Oklahoma and credit rating is rated "A" or better.
Oklahoma judicial process servers are required to post an Oklahoma process server bond in the amount of $5,000. You can purchase this bond with NNA Surety online for as low as $250 for a 3-year term. Once you have purchased your Oklahoma process server bond, you must take your bond form to a Notary Public for a signature acknowledgment before submitting it to the state.
New York City Process Server Individual Bond/NYC Process Server Bond
Bond Amount: $10,000
Premium Cost: $175 (2 years) / $100 (1 year or less)
Term: 2 years
Obligee: The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Description: Process servers in NYC are required to give security pursuant to Section 20-406.1 of the NYC Adminstrative Code in the principal amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The bond is required to expire on February 28th of even years. The two year preimus is $175 and if the bond is issued for 1 year or less, the premium is $100.00. The bond form is continous, and in full force and effect for the term of the initial bond and all subsequent terms as long as the principal pays the renewal premium on time.
New York City Process Server Agency Bond/NYC Process Server Bond (Agency)
Bond Amount: $10,000
Premium Cost: $875
Term: 2 years
Obligee: The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Description: Process servers in NYC are required to give security pursuant to Section 20-406.1 of the NYC Adminstrative Code in the principal amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). The bond is required to expire on February 28th of even years. Principals must submit a full application and qualify for the bond based on principal credit and financial statements.
New York City process servers who handle or serve five or more processes within one year must post a process server bond per the NYC Administrative Code. The bond amount required for a New York City process server bond is $10,000. You can purchase a 2-year term New York process server bond for $175 or a 1-year or less term bond for $100 with NNA Surety today. No credit check is required to purchase, and the bond is issued as soon as your order is processed.
New York Process Server Agency Bond
You must purchase a process server agency bond to obtain state licensure as a process server agency in New York. The bond is required by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs to ensure that you follow state and NYC Administrative Code Section 20-406.1 regulations. The required bond amount is $100,000 for a 2-year term. To purchase this bond, you must meet financial criteria. Contact one of our experienced NNA Surety agents for a free quote today.
CA Process Server Bond/Process Server Bond
Bond Amount: $2,000
Premium Cost: $49
Term: 2 years
Obligee: County Clerk's Office (address varies by county)
Description: Process servers in California are required to record a $2,000 surety bond with their county clerk's office every two years. The bond is available for purchase online, however you must wait for the original bond to arrive in the mail to record with the county because the county requires an original signature from the surety company on the bond form.
Process servers seeking state licensure must obtain a California process server surety bond. This bond protects the state and the public by ensuring you abide by California laws and regulations. The bond requirement for a California process server bond is $2,000. It can be purchased online with NNA Surety for only $49 with no credit check required. Once the bond is purchased, you will receive the original bond form by mail with our affixed seal.
What is a process server surety bond?
A process server delivers or serves legal documents to individuals involved in court cases. They also perform other tasks such as filing and retrieving court documents and providing proof of service after documents have been delivered.
The process server surety bond is a legal contract that says you, as a process server, will obey state rules and regulations while completing your duties. Each state has specific ways in which this must be carried out.
The process server bond is there to protect individuals in case a process server is found liable for damages to a plaintiff and becomes financially insolvent. A claim against the bond may be filed, and if money for damages is awarded the surety bond will pay out to the maximum value of the bond. You, as the process server found liable, would be responsible to pay back the award amount to the issuer of the bond.
How much does a process server surety bond cost?
The cost of a surety bond for process servers is typically a small fraction of the bond’s full coverage amount (also known as the penal sum). The coverage amount varies from state to state.
- California requires process servers to carry a two-year, $2,000 surety bond, which costs just $49 annually.
- Process servers in New York must maintain a $10,000 surety bond, which has a two-year term and an annual premium of $175.
- Oklahoma process servers must carry a $5,000 bond, which you can obtain for an annual premium of $250.
- The state of Florida requires its process servers to obtain a $5,000 license surety bond, which will just cost $100 annually.
Why do process servers need surety bonds?
A process server surety bond is part of the licensing requirements for process servers in several states, including California, Florida, New York, and Oklahoma. If you are researching how to become a process server, be aware that you’ll need a surety bond in each state where you provide services.
Qualifying for a process server’s bond
When researching how to become a process server in your state, you’ll learn whether a surety bond is required as part of your registration process.
Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the licensing requirements where you intend to work, here are the general steps to qualify for a process server’s bond:
- Obtain and complete all necessary registration forms to become a process server.
- Get fingerprinted (required for licensure in certain states).
- Request a free surety bond quote from a credible bonding agency like NNA Surety Bonds.
- Sign the contract and pay your premium.
- Receive your bond.
Get bonded in your state
License bonds for process servers in California, Florida, New York, and Oklahoma are available through NNA Surety Bonds.
To learn more about getting the surety bond required in your location, contact us or submit a free quote request.
State resources for becoming a process server
California:
- California Courts Process Server Overview
- Los Angeles County Process Server Registration
- Orange County Process Server Registration
- Sacramento County Process Server Registration
Florida:
- Florida Association of Professional Process Servers
- 2018 Florida Statutes on Service of Process (Title VI, Chapter 48)
New York:
- New York City Process Server Individual License Application
- New York City Business Licensing Services
Oklahoma:
Questions? Call NNASurety Bonds at 855-215-2160
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Buy NowNote: You must wait for the original bond to arrive in the mail to record with the county because the county requires an original signature from the surety company on the bond form