How Do I get a Court Bond?
Call Us: (713) 622-1494

The Application Process

Court Bond: Used in civil (not criminal) court proceedings involving appeals, restraining orders, attachments, replevin, counter replevin, costs, injunctions, mechanics liens, supersedeas, & sequestration proceedings. Provides security to preserve interests of opposing parties in litigation when court has granted one party relief.

 
Thank you for contacting us about your bond needs. Before you actually begin gathering the information needed to apply for a bond please carefully read the following explanation. TO START THE PROCESS (No charge or obligation)

Let us know something about your case!

• Submit a quick Court Bond information form

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• Email us at bond@suretybondservices.com or call us at 713.622.1494

After reviewing your information, we will carefully select the bonding company best suited for your particular case and then forward their application and supporting information to you.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN OUR OFFICE IF YOUR APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED BY A SURETY

Court Bond

• Original signed application
• Copy of the court petition and judgment
• Collateral (CD assignment, Irrevocable Letter of Credit, cash) if required including the Collateral Agreement
• Bond Form to be executed by the bonding company (usually provided by your attorney)
• Fee Disclosure Agreement (in required States)
• Premium & Fee

You may fax (713-622-1861) your application to us. We will submit it to several sureties for acceptability and pricing. Decisions may take anywhere from one to forty-eight hours (or more) depending on the case, type of bond and workload of the underwriters. The underwriters may conduct a credit check. As the agent for this service we do not actually see the credit information. If there is a question concerning the content of a credit report, applicants may call the credit-reporting firm directly. The bond underwriter has the final say in pricing and applicant acceptability.