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Florida replevin bonds.
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Recover personal property that’s being wrongfully held — before the case is decided. A prejudgment writ of replevin requires a bond, usually twice the value of the goods. The penal sum tracks the property, so we underwrite it rather than flat-rate it. A surety specialist reviews your file and returns a quote, usually within one business day.

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Required for a prejudgment writ under Fla. Stat. § 78.068
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Penal sum is usually twice the value of the goods — or twice the balance owed, if lesser
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Underwritten on your file; collateral may apply to a large penal sum
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How it works

Built to get the writ moving.

A prejudgment writ of replevin can issue quickly once the bond is posted, so the bond is usually the gating step. Here is the whole process:

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Send us the file

Apply online with the verified petition, a description of the property, and its value or the balance owed. That value drives the penal sum the statute requires.

WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY

A surety specialist underwrites it

A specialist reviews the petition, your financials, and any collateral, then returns a quote. The penal sum is set by the statute and the property value — underwriting decides approval and collateral.

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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 so the clerk can issue the writ.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

Why replevin needs a double bond

Replevin (claim-and-delivery) lets you recover specific personal property — a vehicle, equipment, inventory — that someone is wrongfully holding, before the lawsuit ends.

Because the property changes hands before a judge decides who is right, Florida requires the petitioner to post a bond that protects the defendant if the seizure turns out to be wrong. That is why the penal sum is typically double the value of the goods.

A defendant can post a counter-bond — generally 1¼ the balance owed — to get the property back. Either way the amount tracks the property, so the surety underwrites the file and may require collateral on a large penal sum.

Florida StatuteFla. Stat. § 78.068 governs the prejudgment writ of replevin. The petitioner’s bond is set at twice the value of the goods subject to the writ, or twice the balance remaining due and owing, whichever is lesser, conditioned to pay damages the defendant sustains if the property is wrongfully taken.

You need this bond if you’re

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A secured lender or lessor recovering a vehicle, equipment, or collateral on a defaulted agreement
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A business reclaiming inventory, machinery, or goods being wrongfully withheld
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An owner of personal property seeking its return before the case is decided
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Counsel for a petitioner who needs the bond posted so the clerk can issue the prejudgment writ

The application takes about ten minutes.

These are the actual underwriting fields — the petition, the property and its value, your business, and your financials. Submit once and a surety specialist 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 replevin bond?It is the security a petitioner posts to recover personal property before judgment. Under Fla. Stat. § 78.068, a prejudgment writ of replevin requires a bond — usually twice the value of the goods — conditioned to pay the defendant’s damages if the property is wrongfully taken.
How much does it cost?It is underwritten, not flat-rated. The penal sum is set by statute and the property value — usually twice the value of the goods (or twice the balance owed, if lesser). A surety specialist reviews your file and any collateral and returns a premium quote, usually within one business day.
Why is the bond twice the value of the property?Because the property changes hands before a judge rules. Section 78.068 sets the petitioner’s bond at twice the value of the goods (or twice the balance owed, whichever is lesser) so the defendant is protected if the seizure turns out to be wrongful.
Will I need collateral?Sometimes, especially on a high-value penal sum. Because the surety guarantees the defendant’s damages, a large bond may require collateral and financials. We tell you what your specific file needs before you commit.
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 form, ready to post so the clerk can issue the writ.
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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Recover your property before judgment.

Send us the petition and the property value 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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