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Florida appeal & supersedeas bonds.
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File your appeal without the judgment being executed against you. A supersedeas bond stays collection while the appeal is pending. The court sets the penal sum — the judgment plus interest and costs — and we underwrite it. A surety specialist reviews your file and returns a quote, usually within one business day.

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Stays execution under Fla. R. App. P. 9.310 while your appeal is heard
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Penal sum is the judgment plus interest and costs — not a flat-rate figure
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Underwritten on financials; collateral may be required for a large penal sum
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How it works

Built for the post-judgment clock.

Execution can begin shortly after a money judgment is entered, so the supersedeas bond has to come together quickly. Here is the whole process:

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Send us the file

Apply online and attach the final judgment and notice of appeal. We need the judgment amount, the parties, and the court, so we can size the penal sum the rule requires.

WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY

A surety specialist underwrites it

A specialist reviews the judgment, your financials, and any collateral, then returns a quote. Larger penal sums are typically collateralized — cash, a letter of credit, or pledged assets.

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Execute & file

Once you bind, we issue the executed bond on the court’s required form with the power of attorney attached, ready to post with the clerk and stay execution.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What a supersedeas bond actually does

An appeal does not, by itself, stop the winning party from collecting. A supersedeas bond (also called an appeal bond) is the security that buys you a stay — execution is held while the appellate court decides.

The bond guarantees that if your appeal fails, the judgment, interest, and costs get paid. That is why the penal sum tracks the judgment rather than a flat figure, and why the surety underwrites you before issuing it.

Because the surety is on the hook for the full judgment, a large penal sum is usually collateralized — with cash, a letter of credit, or pledged assets — and supported by financials. We tell you what a given file needs before you commit.

Florida RuleFla. R. App. P. 9.310 governs stays pending review. Rule 9.310(b)(1) provides an automatic stay of a judgment solely for the payment of money on the posting of a bond equal to the principal amount plus twice the statutory rate of interest on the total amount on which interest is owed.

You need this bond if you’re

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A defendant appealing a money judgment and need to stop collection while the appeal is pending
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A business or insurer that wants to supersede a judgment without tying up working capital in escrow
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Counsel for an appellant arranging the stay required to perfect the appeal
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A party facing execution on a final judgment who needs a stay posted with the clerk quickly

The application takes about ten minutes.

These are the actual underwriting fields — the judgment, the parties, your business, and your financials. Submit once and a surety specialist reviews everything together and returns a quote, typically within one business day. Free until your bond is issued.

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FAQ

Common questions.

What is a Florida appeal or supersedeas bond?It is the security that stays execution of a judgment while you appeal. Under Fla. R. App. P. 9.310, posting a good and sufficient bond holds collection on a money judgment until the appellate court rules. The bond guarantees the judgment, interest, and costs are paid if the appeal fails.
How much does it cost?It is underwritten, not flat-rated. The court sets the penal sum — for a money judgment that is the principal plus twice the statutory interest under Rule 9.310(b)(1). A surety specialist reviews the file and the collateral and returns a premium quote, usually within one business day.
Will I need to post collateral?Often, yes, especially for a large penal sum. Because the surety guarantees the full judgment, the bond is frequently collateralized with cash, a letter of credit, or pledged assets, and supported by financials. We tell you what your specific file requires before you commit.
How is the penal sum calculated?For the automatic stay of a money judgment, Rule 9.310(b)(1) sets the bond at the principal amount of the judgment plus twice the statutory rate of interest on the total amount on which interest is owed. For other orders, the lower tribunal sets the amount in its discretion.
How fast can the bond be issued?A specialist typically returns a quote within one business day of a complete application. Once you bind and any collateral is in place, the executed bond issues on the court’s required form, ready to post with the clerk to stay execution.
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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Stay execution while you appeal.

Send us the judgment and a surety specialist sizes, underwrites, and quotes the bond — typically within one business day. Free until your bond is issued.

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