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Nevada replevin & claim-and-delivery bonds.
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To take possession of disputed personal property before trial, Nevada makes you post an undertaking first. It’s usually double the value of the property — the court determines that value. The bond protects the defendant: if the property has to be returned, they’re made whole. We size it to the court’s value, underwrite it, and a specialist returns a quote.

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Required before a writ of possession issues under NRS 31.863 (claim and delivery)
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Penal sum is double the value of the property, as determined by the court
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Underwritten individually — collateral may apply on higher-value property
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Price

How much does a Nevada 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

From the writ to a posted undertaking.

No writ of possession issues until your undertaking is filed and approved. Here’s the path:

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Tell us the property

Send the case details and the value of the property at issue. The court’s valuation — usually doubled — is what we bond.

WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY

A surety specialist underwrites it

We review the amount, the matter, and your financials and return a real quote — premium and any collateral terms.

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Execute & file

We issue the undertaking on the court’s terms with the carrier’s power of attorney, ready to file so the writ can issue.

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.

How claim and delivery works in Nevada

Replevin — Nevada calls it claim and delivery — lets you recover specific personal property that someone is wrongfully holding, before the case is decided. But you can’t just take it; you have to post security first.

That undertaking protects the defendant. If the court later orders the property returned, or the defendant prevails, the bond covers the return of the property and any sums recovered against you — which is why it’s set at double the value.

Because the amount tracks the court’s valuation of the property, the bond is underwritten, not flat-rated. We size it to the court’s number, underwrite your file, and surface any collateral terms before you commit.

Nevada authorityUnder NRS 31.863, a writ of possession will not issue until the plaintiff files a written undertaking, with sufficient sureties approved by the court, binding the plaintiff in double the value of the property as determined by the court — for return of the property if return is ordered and for any sum recovered against the plaintiff.

You need this bond if you’re

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A plaintiff seeking a writ of possession to recover personal property before trial
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A lender or lessor recovering collateral that isn’t covered by a self-help repossession
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A business reclaiming equipment or inventory a former partner or customer won’t return
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Counsel arranging the undertaking so the writ of possession can issue
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. We issue the undertaking on the court’s terms with the carrier’s power of attorney, ready to file so the writ can issue.

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.

Start with the property’s value.

These are the actual underwriting fields. Tell us the value at issue — the court usually doubles it — and a surety specialist returns a quote, typically within one business day.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much does a Nevada replevin bond cost?It’s underwritten, not flat-rated. NRS 31.863 fixes the penal sum at double the value of the property as the court determines it, and the surety prices a premium against that amount and your financials. Higher-value property may require collateral. Send us the details and a specialist returns a quote, usually within one business day.
Why is the bond double the value of the property?Because it has to cover both sides of the risk if you’re wrong: returning the property to the defendant and paying any sum recovered against you. NRS 31.863 sets that undertaking at double the court-determined value, with sureties the court approves.
Who sets the value?The court does, when it considers the writ of possession. We bond to whatever value the court determines, doubled per the statute.
Do I always need an undertaking?Usually — but not always. NRS 31.863 provides that if there’s reasonable cause to believe the plaintiff is a secured party under Nevada’s UCC (chapter 104), no undertaking is required for the writ to issue. We can talk through whether that applies to you.
Will collateral be required?Sometimes, especially on higher-value property. The surety may ask for collateral or financial statements. We tell you what the carrier needs before you commit.
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 the property — post the undertaking.

Send us the property’s value; a specialist underwrites and quotes — typically within one business day. Collateral may apply on higher-value property.

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