Shelby County, TN — Process Server Bond
Shelby County’s private process server packet calls for a $15,000 bond after approval, before the appointment and ID card are issued. Apply through The Southern Agency’s RLI route with the county’s approval and bond instructions ready.
Also known as Shelby County Process Server Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Tennessee
- Category
- Professional & occupational licenses
What this bond does
This security belongs to the county’s appointment process for private servers serving Shelby County General Sessions Court. It does not replace the petition, background checks or appointment.
- Who needs it
- Individual applicants approved through the Shelby County Clerk’s private process server procedure for General Sessions Court.
- Who it protects
- The governing statutory wording requires a state-payable undertaking for faithful performance of duties and payment of money received by virtue of the appointment. Filing and surety acceptance belong to the county clerk’s appointment process.
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
- Shelby County Clerk: posted private process server application packet (opens in a new tab)Checked October 21, 2026
- Tennessee Code §8-8-108(c):2025 statutory reproduction (Justia) (opens in a new tab)Checked October 21, 2026
Have these ready
- County approval and individual applicant/appointment details.
- Accepted state-payable $15,000 form, signatures and required dates.
- County Clerk Business Tax Department’s current submission instructions.
Questions about this bond
When does Shelby County ask for the bond?
The posted application packet says to bring the $15,000 bond upon approval to receive the appointment and ID card. Complete the county’s application and background-check sequence rather than treating bond purchase as approval.
Is a different county’s process server amount sufficient?
Use Shelby County’s actual request. Its posted packet specifies $15,000; an amount found for another appointment route does not replace that instruction.
Do I submit this to a court clerk or the County Clerk?
For the procedure described in Shelby County’s packet, the County Clerk’s Business Tax Department handles the petition and bond handoff. Follow that office’s instructions and keep the approved appointment details with the bond.