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Kentucky writ of possession bonds.
From $125.

To recover personal property before judgment in Kentucky, a plaintiff must post a bond before the court issues a writ of possession under KRS 425.111. The court sets the amount at not less than twice the value of the property — pricing is 2% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum, calculated for you below.

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Required under KRS 425.111 before the court issues a writ of possession
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Amount is not less than twice the value of the property as the judicial officer determines
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A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score — your price is 2% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum
2% + $25of the bond amount, plus fee$125 minminimum premiumSoft pullnever affects your score
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How it works

Three steps to filed with the court.

A writ of possession bond moves quickly because litigation timelines do — enter your amount, consent to a soft pull, and file with the court. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your details, the case and obligee, the bond amount the court set, and the effective date — plus a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

File with the court

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to file with the court so the writ can issue. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the clerk insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the writ of possession bond actually guarantees

A writ of possession lets a plaintiff recover specific personal property before final judgment in a Kentucky lawsuit — for example, to repossess collateral. Kentucky’s provisional-remedy statute requires the plaintiff to post a bond first, under KRS 425.111, so the defendant is protected if the seizure turns out to be wrongful.

The bond is executed by one or more sufficient sureties in an amount not less than twice the value of the property, as the judicial officer determines. It guarantees that if the defendant prevails, the plaintiff will return the property or pay for any loss caused by the seizure — and pay any damages and costs the court awards.

The defendant has a parallel right to post a redelivery bond under KRS 425.116 to keep or regain the property. This bond is not insurance for the plaintiff — if the surety pays a claim, the plaintiff repays the surety.

KRS 425.111 (plaintiff’s bond)KRS 425.111 requires a plaintiff seeking a writ of possession to post a bond, executed by one or more sufficient sureties, in an amount not less than twice the value of the property as determined by the judicial officer. The bond protects the defendant against a wrongful seizure; the defendant may post a redelivery bond under KRS 425.116. Confirm the amount the court set in your case.

You need this bond if you are

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A plaintiff seeking a writ of possession to recover personal property before judgment
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A secured creditor repossessing collateral through a Kentucky court
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A lender or lessor the court requires to bond before the writ issues
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Counsel for a plaintiff arranging the provisional-remedy bond on a client’s behalf

One application, soft pull only.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. Submit once and the executed bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Kentucky writ of possession bond?Pricing is 2% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, with a $125 minimum. The bond amount itself is set by the court — generally not less than twice the value of the property you’re seeking to recover. Enter that figure and apply to see your exact price.
Why does the court require this bond?Because a writ of possession seizes property before final judgment. Under KRS 425.111 the bond protects the defendant if the seizure turns out to be wrongful — guaranteeing the plaintiff returns the property or pays for any loss.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply as part of approval — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score. Your price is set by the bond amount: 2% plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum.
How is the amount set?The judicial officer determines it at not less than twice the value of the property. If you’re not sure of your figure yet, send us the court’s order and we’ll issue the exact amount.
What happens if the defendant prevails?The defendant can recover against the bond for the return of the property or any loss the wrongful seizure caused, plus damages and costs the court awards. If the surety pays, you repay the surety — it’s a guarantee, not insurance for you.
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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Priced at 2% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum, one soft pull that never affects your score. Enter the amount the court set and file so the writ can issue.

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