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Minnesota replevin & claim-and-delivery bonds.
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Get possession of personal property before the case is decided. A replevin bond protects the other side if you’re later found wrong. The penal sum tracks the value of the goods — and we underwrite it. A surety specialist reviews your file and returns a quote, usually within one business day.

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Lets you recover property before judgment under Minn. Stat. § 565.25 (claim and delivery)
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Penal sum runs one and one-half times the fair market value of the property seized
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Underwritten on your file; collateral may apply to high-value goods
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Price

How much does a Minnesota replevin & claim-and-delivery bond cost?

It is underwritten. The carrier’s base rate is 1% of the bond amount; the underwriter sets your premium from the amount, your credit and any collateral.

How it works

Built for the seizure order.

Claim and delivery moves fast once the court approves it, and the property won’t be delivered until the bond is posted. Here is the whole process:

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Send us the file

Apply online with the property described, its fair market value, the parties, and the court. The value drives the penal sum — one and one-half times fair market value.

WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY

A surety specialist underwrites it

A specialist reviews the file, your credit and finances, and any collateral, then returns a quote. The amount follows the statute — underwriting decides approval and collateral.

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Execute & file

Once you bind, we issue the executed bond approved by the court with the power of attorney attached, ready to file so the sheriff can deliver the property to you.

In plain English

How a replevin bond works, and what to have ready.

  1. Why the court asks for it

    You are suing to get back property someone else is holding, and you want it back before the case ends. The court requires a bond before it orders the property taken and returned to you.

  2. Who it protects

    The person holding the property. If the court later decides you were not entitled to it, they recover the property or its value, and their damages, up to the bond amount.

  3. If there is a claim

    The surety pays a valid claim after the court rules, and you repay the surety.

Have these ready

  • The complaint and your motion or application for the writ
  • A description of the property and proof of its value, such as an invoice, appraisal or loan papers
  • The bond amount the court or statute requires
  • The court, case number and the parties' names
  • Financial statements, and collateral details for a large amount
  • Your attorney's name and contact details
About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What a replevin bond secures

Replevin — in Minnesota, claim and delivery — lets you recover specific personal property a defendant is holding before the lawsuit is finished. To get the property early, you post a bond.

The replevin bond protects the party the property is taken from: if you ultimately lose, it guarantees the property is returned or its value and any damages are paid. That is why the penal sum is keyed to the value of the goods rather than a flat figure.

Because the surety stands behind that value, the bond is underwritten on your credit and finances, and high-value property can require collateral. We tell you what a given file needs before you commit.

Minnesota StatuteMinn. Stat. § 565.25 governs the bonds in a claim-and-delivery (replevin) action. After the court orders seizure, the claimant obtains delivery by filing a bond in an amount equal to one and one-half times the fair market value of the property seized, conditioned for return of the property and payment of damages if the claimant does not prevail. A respondent may retain or regain possession by filing an approved bond in the amount of one and one-quarter times the property’s fair market value or one and one-half times the claimant’s claim, whichever is less.

You need this bond if you’re

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A secured lender or lessor repossessing collateral or leased equipment a borrower won’t surrender
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A business recovering goods — inventory, machinery, or vehicles wrongfully held by another party
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Counsel for a claimant who needs the § 565.25 bond posted so the sheriff can deliver the property
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An owner of personal property seeking its return before judgment in a claim-and-delivery action
After you buy

Claims, renewal, filing, and what sets the price.

If a claim is made

A court bond answers to the court and the party its order protects: if the judgment or order the bond secures is not satisfied, that party can claim against it, up to the penal sum the court set.

The surety pays a valid claim after the court rules, and you repay the surety. A court bond is a guarantee of your performance, not insurance for you.

Renewal and term

Term and renewal are set in the underwriter's quote; a court bond usually runs until the case or appeal it secures is resolved.

Keep the bond in force for as long as the obligation behind it runs.

How to file it

Execute & file. Once you bind, we issue the executed bond approved by the court with the power of attorney attached, ready to file so the sheriff can deliver the property to you.

What sets the price

Court bonds are underwritten. The carrier's base rate for this bond is 1% of the bond amount; the underwriter sets your final premium from the amount the court sets, your credit and any collateral.

The application takes about ten minutes.

These are the actual underwriting fields — the property and its value, 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 Minnesota replevin or claim-and-delivery bond?It is the bond you post to recover personal property before judgment. Minnesota calls the action claim and delivery; under Minn. Stat. § 565.25 the claimant files a bond to obtain delivery of the seized property, conditioned to return it or pay its value and damages if the claimant does not prevail.
How much does it cost?It is underwritten, not flat-rated. The penal sum is set by statute and the property value — one and one-half times the fair market value of the property seized under § 565.25. A surety specialist reviews your file and any collateral and returns a premium quote, usually within one business day.
How is the penal sum calculated?Under Minn. Stat. § 565.25, a claimant seeking delivery posts a bond of one and one-half times the fair market value of the property seized. A respondent who wants to keep or recover the property posts a bond of one and one-quarter times the property’s value or one and one-half times the claimant’s claim, whichever is less.
Will I need to post collateral?Sometimes, especially for high-value property. Because the surety guarantees the value of the goods and any damages, a large bond can require collateral such as cash, a letter of credit, or pledged assets. We tell you what your file requires 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 is ready for the court to approve so the sheriff can deliver the property.
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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