Florida Process Server Bond

Florida Process Server Bond

Individuals serving writs, warrants, subpoenas, etc. to the public must hold a $5,000 Process Server Bond to be registered with the local county court—Florida currently has twenty different judicial circuit courts.

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What Is the Cost of a Process Server Bond?

At Jet, applicants can purchase a $5,000 Process Server Bond for just $50 for a one-year term or a convenient $5 a month. If you are looking for additional options, you can find guaranteed prices for multi-year bond terms in the chart below.

Bond TermCost
Monthly$5
1 Year$50
2 Years$88
3 Years$125
FL Process Server Bond Pricing

Why Is the Florida Process Server Bond Required?

A Process Server Bond is required of any individual who serves legal documents (e.g. subpoenas, summons, complaints, writs, or warrants) to third parties. The financial security of the surety bond provides an assurance to the judicial circuit court system that the licensee has no personal interest in any case they become professionally involved in. If the process server violates a regulation found in Title VI, Chapter 48 of the Florida Statutes that leads to financial damages to a person of the public, funds from the Process Server Bond may be used to cover any losses incurred by the claimant.

How to Apply for the Process Server Bond With Jet

No elongated application process is required of you! Simply select the “Secure Your Bond” button above to get started. Only your contact details and payment information is needed. Once you fill out those requirements, just complete payment and you'll be all set. Jet will then send you a copy of your receipt and bond form right away.

How Does a Florida Process Server Bond Get Filed?

As soon as you have officially purchased your Process Server Bond, a Jet team member will fill out and seal the bond form appropriately before sending it to you. Once received, it’ll be up to you to sign the form and file it with the local county court that you are registering with as a process server.

As stated before, there are twenty judicial circuit courts in the state of Florida. This can lead to some confusion on where to file your bond form and other required documents, so review the below chart that lists each judicial circuit court, a link to court locations, and if available, further details on certified process servers within the court’s jurisdiction.

Circuit CourtCourt LocationsFurther Information
First CircuitEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton CountyProcess Servers
Second CircuitGadsden, Leon, Jefferson, Liberty, Wakulla, and Franklin CountyCivil Process Servers
Third CircuitColumbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor CountyN/A
Fourth CircuitClay, Duval, and Nassau CountyN/A
Fifth CircuitCitrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter CountyProcess Server Program
Sixth CircuitPasco and Pinellas CountyN/A
Seventh CircuitFlagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia CountyN/A
Eighth CircuitAlachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union CountyN/A
Ninth CircuitOrange and Jon B. Osceola CountyProcess Servers
Tenth CircuitHardee, Highlands, and Polk CountyCertified Process Servers
Eleventh CircuitMiami-Dade CountyProcess Server Resources
Twelfth CircuitDeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota CountyCertified Process Servers
Thirteenth Circuit*Hillsborough CountyCertified Process Servers
Fourteenth CircuitBay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington CountyN/A
Fifteenth CircuitWest Palm Beach CountyCertified Process Servers
Sixteenth CircuitMonroe CountyN/A
Seventeenth CircuitBroward CountyN/A
Eighteenth CircuitBrevard and Seminole CountyProcess Servers
Nineteenth CircuitIndian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie CountyProcess Servers
Twentieth CircuitCharlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee CountyCertified Process Servers
Florida Judicial Circuit Court Information

*It is important to note that you will need a separate Process Server Bond and license for each judicial circuit court that you work in.

Additional Florida Process Server Bond Information

How to Renew My Bond

For annually-purchased bonds, see Jet’s process to renew your bond. Hint- it’s simple.

How to Cancel My Bond

See the details surrounding cancelling your bond.

Bond Claim Process

Process servers need to be aware of what causes a claim and what happens after a claim is made.

Florida Process Server's Bond Form Sample

Florida Process Server Bond Form

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

X

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: