Delaware — Public Official Bond
If a Delaware public office has asked you for an official bond, start with its written request. Apply through Purchase Now once you have the official's name, office and required bond details.
Continue to our secure checkout partner, Propeller (opens in a new tab).
- Recorded state
- Delaware
- Category
- Public officials & government
What this bond does
This bond secures faithful performance of the duties set out for the bonded office in the accepted instrument.
- Who needs it
- Delaware elected or appointed officials and staff preparing a bond for a named officeholder.
- Who it protects
- The bond benefits the public body or other obligee specified in the instrument. It is separate from insurance protecting the official against personal liability.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- SFAA: Surety & Fidelity 101 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Exact official and office names, plus the public entity's legal name.
- The bond request showing amount, start date and delivery instructions.
Questions about this bond
Should I name myself or the department?
Follow the form's principal field for the bonded official and its obligee field for the protected party.
Is there a standard Delaware amount here?
No fixed amount is specified in this offering. Use the amount requested for your office.
Can an administrator apply for an official?
Have the official's details ready and follow the provider's applicant and signature instructions.