License & Permit
Process Server Bond
A bond a process server files to register or get licensed to serve court papers.
- Required by
- County clerks in California; registration agencies in some other states and cities
- Bond amount
- Set by whoever requires the bond. We confirm it.
What this bond guarantees
The bond runs to the county or state that registers the process server (the obligee). It guarantees the server will follow the process server and service-of-process laws, and a person harmed by improper service can claim.
Who needs it
- Independent process servers
- Process serving companies
What the underwriter looks at
- Applicant background check
- Applicant credit
Requirements vary by state and by who asks for the bond. Send us the request you received and we will confirm exactly what it calls for.
Common questions
How much is a California process server bond?
California county clerks require a $2,000 bond covering the two-year registration term, or a $2,000 cash deposit instead, under Business and Professions Code 22350 and following.
Do I file in every county?
In California you register with the clerk of the county where you live or have your main place of business.