CO public official bonds.
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A public official bond guarantees that an officer who handles public money or duties — a treasurer, clerk, or other official — will faithfully perform the job and account for public funds. Colorado addresses official bonds in Title 24, Article 13; the amount is set by the governing body, and we issue it at a flat 3%.

Governed by C.R.S. Title 24, Article 13 — Colorado's official-bonds law
Amount is set by statute or the governing body for the office — there is no single flat figure
Flat 3%, soft pull only — enter your required bond amount and the premium updates
Flat 3%of your bond amount$275minimum premiumSoft pullnever affects your score
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How it works

Apply to filed in one sitting.

Enter the amount required for your office, consent to a soft pull, and file. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · 5 MINUTES

Apply online

Your details, the office, and the bond amount required — that is the application, plus a one-time soft-pull consent.

WITHIN 48 HOURS

Reviewed & approved

Most clear quickly; if underwriting needs anything, you hear from an underwriter within 48 hours. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score.

SAME / NEXT DAY

File with the clerk or governing body

Receive the executed bond, file it with the body that requires it before or on taking office. Wet-ink originals mailed when the office insists.

The whole pricing page.

Bond amount × 3% = your premium, one-time, $275 minimum. Enter the amount required for your office and the premium updates.

$5,000 bond
$275
$10,000 bond
$300
$25,000 bond
$750
About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the public official bond actually covers

A public official bond is a faithful-performance guarantee for someone who holds public office. It backs the officer's duty to perform the job honestly and to account for the public funds and property in their care — so that if an official defaults or misuses public money, the public can be made whole.

Colorado addresses official bonds in Title 24, Article 13 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Under that article, an official bond not otherwise provided for is payable to the people of the State of Colorado, and anyone aggrieved can sue on it. County officers' bonds are examined for sufficiency by the board of county commissioners.

The amount is not a single flat figure — it is fixed by statute for some offices and by the governing body for others, sized to the funds the officer handles. Enter the amount required for your office and we issue the bond at a flat 3% with one soft credit pull.

C.R.S. Title 24, Article 13 (Official Bonds)Colorado addresses public-official bonds in Title 24, Article 13. An official bond not otherwise provided for is payable to the people of the State of Colorado (C.R.S. 24-13-121), and county officers' bonds are examined for sufficiency by the board of county commissioners (C.R.S. 24-13-105). Amounts are set by statute or the governing body for the office — confirm the figure required for your position.

You need this bond if you are

An elected or appointed officer required to bond before taking office
A treasurer, clerk, or recorder who handles public funds or records
A special district or board official the governing body requires to bond
Renewing an existing official bond as you continue in office

Five minutes, then a quick review.

Submit the application with the amount required for your office, including a one-time soft-pull consent. Most public-official bonds issue within 1–2 business days.

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FAQs

Common questions.

If yours isn't here, the bond team can usually answer within the hour.

How much is the Colorado public official bond? +
The premium is a flat 3% of the bond amount, with a $275 minimum. The amount itself is set by statute or by the governing body for your office — enter that figure and the quote updates.
What does the bond guarantee? +
That the officer faithfully performs the duties of the office and accounts for the public funds and property in their care. If the officer defaults, the bond stands behind the loss — and under Title 24, Article 13, the bond is payable to the people of Colorado.
Who sets the amount? +
It depends on the office. Some amounts are fixed by statute; others are set by the governing body — a county board, district, or municipality — sized to the funds the officer handles. There is no single flat figure, so confirm the amount for your position.
Is there a credit check? +
Yes — one soft credit pull, which never affects your score. It informs approval, not price. The rate stays a flat 3% either way.
What amount should I choose if I am not sure? +
Ask the body that requires the bond — the county, district, or appointing authority — for the exact figure for your office. Send us the requirement and we will confirm it before you buy.
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