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Appeal Bond

Process Server Bond

Individuals seeking to become a certified process server (appointed by the court) or a special process server (appointed by the sheriff) in Florida. Required when: Applying for initial certification/appointment or annual renewal of the process server identification card. Exemptions: Sheriffs and their deputies are exe…

Overview

What it is.

Individuals seeking to become a certified process server (appointed by the court) or a special process server (appointed by the sheriff) in Florida. Required when: Applying for initial certification/appointment or annual renewal of the process server identification card. Exemptions: Sheriffs and their deputies are exe…

Who usually needs it

Individuals seeking to become a certified process server (appointed by the court) or a special process server (appointed by the sheriff) in Florida.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Appeal bonds (supersedeas bonds) are required to stay execution of a judgment while an appeal is pending. Pricing Information:. Court bonds are reviewed case-by-case and must be approved before pricing can be provided. • Bond amount: Typically 100–150% of the judgment amount. • What affects pricing: Case amount, type of appeal, credit and financial strength. • Collateral: Often required (ILOC or cash collateral). • Expedited service: Available for time-sensitive appeals</…

Typical timeframe

Court application — expedited service available

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateFL
Bond amount$5,000
Term lengthAnnual
ObligeeChief Judge of the Judicial Circuit or County Sheriff
RenewalIdentification cards are renewable annually upon proof of good standing and maintenance of a current $5,000 surety bond.
Bond classAppeal Bond
CategoryProfessional Services
BondProcess Server Bond
Statutory referenceFlorida Statutes § 48.29(3)(g) and § 48.021(2)(b)7
JurisdictionState
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