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Federal sequestration bonds.
From $125.

A party asking a federal district court to sequester property under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 64 typically must file an indemnity bond before the clerk issues the writ. The court sets the amount case by case, tied to the value of the property. Pricing is 1% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum.

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Available under Fed. R. Civ. P. 64, which lets a federal court use the state-law seizure remedies where it sits, including sequestration
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Bond amount is set by the court case by case — tied to the value of the property named in the writ, not a fixed statutory figure
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1% of the bond amount + $25 fee, $125 minimum — enter the amount the court ordered and see your price at application
1% + $25 fee$125 minimumSoft pullnever a hard inquiryFastinstant underwriting for most
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Courts typically will not issue the writ until the bond is on file. Enter the amount the order specifies and here is the rest of the process:

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Apply online

Your details, the defendant, the court name, city, county, and state, the case number, and the bond amount the court ordered — plus a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

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Most sequestration bonds clear quickly; the soft credit pull informs approval and never affects your score. Pricing is 1% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum.

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File with the court

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with the clerk so the writ can issue and the U.S. Marshal — or a person specially appointed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4.1(a) — can serve it. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the sequestration bond actually guarantees

A writ of sequestration is a prejudgment remedy — a court order that a piece of property be seized or held in custody, pending the outcome of a lawsuit, so it cannot be sold, hidden, or damaged before the case is resolved. In federal court, Fed. R. Civ. P. 64(a) makes every seizure remedy available under the law of the state where the district court sits, and 64(b) names sequestration among the remedies a federal court can order; a federal statute governs instead where one applies.

Before the clerk issues the writ, the party asking for it typically posts an indemnity bond — a guarantee that if the sequestration turns out to be wrongful, or the property is damaged in custody, the party whose property was seized has a fund to recover from. Once issued, the writ is served and the property held under the supervision of the U.S. Marshal or a person specially appointed for that purpose under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4.1(a).

There is no single federal statute fixing the bond amount — the court sets it in the order authorizing the writ, generally tied to the value of the property named. Enter the amount your order specifies; your premium is priced at 1% of that amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum, after a quick soft credit check that never affects your score.

Fed. R. Civ. P. 64 (via the court issuing the writ)Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 64(a), every remedy that state law provides for seizing property to secure a potential judgment is available in federal court at the commencement of and throughout an action, unless a federal statute governs. Rule 64(b) lists sequestration among the named remedies. Service of the resulting writ is governed by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4.1(a), which requires a U.S. marshal, deputy marshal, or a person specially appointed by the court to serve process seizing property. Neither rule fixes a bond amount or form — the district court sets the bond as a condition of issuing the writ, and the exact amount and any local-rule requirements should be confirmed with the clerk of the issuing court.

You need this bond if you are

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A plaintiff asking a federal court to sequester a defendant's property to secure a future judgment
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A party enforcing a court order the defendant has not obeyed, where the court is compelling compliance by seizing property
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Filing on the instructions of the clerk of the district court hearing the case, who is requiring the bond before the writ issues
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Represented by counsel who has told you the bond amount the court set in its order

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including the court, case number, and a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. The pull never affects your score, and your price — 1% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum — is set at application.

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FAQ

Common questions.

What amount should I enter?The bond amount the court set in its order authorizing the writ of sequestration — it is generally tied to the value of the property named. There is no fixed federal figure; check your order or ask the clerk of the issuing court if you are unsure.
What does the bond guarantee?It indemnifies the party whose property is sequestered — a fund to recover from if the seizure turns out to be wrongful or the property is damaged while in custody. It is a condition the court sets before the clerk will issue the writ, not insurance for you.
Where do I file it?With the clerk of the federal district court that issued (or will issue) the order authorizing the writ of sequestration. Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to submit alongside your case number.
Do I pay the full bond amount?No. You pay the premium — 1% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, with a $125 minimum — not the bond amount itself. The bond amount only sets the size of the guarantee; enter it and your exact premium appears at the application.
Is there a credit check?The application includes a credit consent, but it authorizes a soft credit pull only — a soft inquiry that never affects your score. No hard inquiry ever runs on this bond.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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