Court and public official bonds

Ohio Public Official Bond. 0.35%, $100 min.

The Ohio Public Official Bond costs 0.35% of the bond amount a year with BLDAssure. A court or public body usually requires this bond. It guarantees the person named carries out their duties honestly and as the law requires.

  • Issued instantly once paid
  • No credit check
  • A-rated surety carriers
  • Issued through Propeller Bonds
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Your price

0.35% of the bond amount

Minimum premium$100
Bond amount
$1000.35% × $10,000 = $35, so the $100 minimum applies
  • Issued instantly once paid
  • No credit check
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The surety's published rate. You see the final price before you pay.

Price checked on Propeller Bonds' rate sheet, Oct 17, 2026.

How it works

Three steps to your bond.

  1. 01Apply onlineAnswer a few questions about your business. It takes a few minutes.
  2. 02Pay and get your bondPay the price shown and the surety issues your bond right away.
  3. 03File itSign the bond and file it with the agency that asked for it. We help with the filing.
About this bond

What the Ohio Public Official Bond is for

A court or public body usually requires this bond. It guarantees the person named carries out their duties honestly and as the law requires.

The bond amount is set by the agency, utility or fund that asks for it. If the bond holder doesn't meet their obligations, a valid claim is paid up to that amount, and the bond holder repays the surety.

What the price depends on

The surety's published rate. You see the final price before you pay.

FAQs

Common questions.

How much does the Ohio Public Official Bond cost?

0.35% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum. The agency that asks for the bond sets the amount; use the calculator above to see your price. The surety's published rate. You see the final price before you pay.

Do I pay the full bond amount?

No. You pay the premium shown above. The bond amount is the most the surety would pay on a valid claim, and you'd repay the surety for any claim it pays.

Is there a credit check?

No. This bond is approved from your application, with no credit check.

How fast is it issued?

Instantly. Once you've paid, the surety issues the bond and you can download it.

Who issues the bond?

Propeller Bonds, our surety partner, issues it with A-rated carriers. BLDAssure handles your application and service.

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