Tennessee Process Server Bond
In Tennessee, only Shelby and Knox counties require private process servers to post a surety bond. The amounts differ by county. Shelby County requires a $15,000 bond. Knox County requires a $5,000 bond. The bond guarantees you will execute your duties faithfully and ethically, in compliance with state law and local court rules. Bonds are […]
Tennessee Site Improvement Bond
A Tennessee site improvement bond guarantees that developers, property owners, or contractors complete site modifications such as sidewalks, grading, drainage, or paving to code. There are two main cases. A municipal site improvement bond for development equals the estimated cost of the improvements, with a premium usually 1% to 3%. A residential home improvement contractor […]
Tennessee Notary Bond
Tennessee law requires all notaries public to buy and keep a $10,000 surety bond for the full 4-year commission term. The bond costs between $30 and $50. It protects the public against financial loss from notary misconduct or errors. It does not protect you, so if the surety pays a claim, you must reimburse it. […]
Tennessee Probate Bonds
Tennessee probate bonds, also called fiduciary or executor bonds, are required by county probate courts. They guarantee that an administrator, executor, or guardian manages the estate properly, pays its debts, and distributes assets lawfully. The court sets the amount, which must be at least the value of the estate and generally cannot exceed double that […]
Nevada Garage Bond
A Nevada garage bond is a $5,000 surety bond required by the Nevada DMV to legally operate a vehicle repair shop. Dedicated body shops need a $10,000 bond. It protects customers from fraud, negligence, or deceptive practices and usually costs around $100 per year for most applicants. Item Detail Bond amount (repair garage) $5,000 Bond […]
Nevada Vehicle Title Bond
A Nevada bonded title lets you register and legally own a vehicle when the original title is missing or invalid. The process requires a vehicle inspection, written authorization from the Nevada DMV, and a surety bond worth 1.5 times the vehicle’s original Manufacturer’s Retail Price (MRP). The bond premium typically costs about $10 per $1,000 […]
Nevada Notary Bond
Nevada law requires every notary to buy and keep a $10,000 surety bond for the full 4-year commission. The bond premium usually runs $35 to $50 for the entire term and is normally issued instantly with no credit check. You then pay a $20 county filing fee. The bond protects the public from notary mistakes […]
Nevada Fidelity Bond
A Nevada fidelity bond protects your business against financial losses caused by employee dishonesty, theft, fraud, or embezzlement. This is the opposite of a surety bond. A surety bond protects your clients from your business’s mistakes. A fidelity bond protects your business from your own employees. Premiums generally run $100 to $1,000 per year depending […]
Nevada Emissions Station Bond
A Nevada emissions station bond, officially the Authorized Inspection Station Surety Bond, is required by the Nevada DMV to operate an emissions testing facility. The standard bond is $1,000. Stations that participate in the DMV Vehicle Registration Program, issuing registrations and plates directly, need a $10,000 bond. Premiums are low, often around $100 for a […]
Nevada Document Preparer Bond
Anyone providing document preparation services for a fee in Nevada must register with the Nevada Secretary of State and file a cash or surety bond between $25,000 and $200,000. The amount depends on whether you register as an individual or a business and how many registrants you employ. The bond protects consumers from fraud, negligence, […]
