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Virginia plaintiff’s levy bonds (non-defendant).
From $125.

For a pretrial levy or seizure of property in Virginia, a plaintiff must post a bond under Code of Virginia § 8.01-537.1 covering costs and damages from a wrongful levy. This version is for a principal who is not the named defendant, such as the plaintiff. Your premium is 2% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, $125 minimum.

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Required under Code of Virginia § 8.01-537.1 to sue out a pretrial levy or seizure
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Amount set by the court — at least the property’s fair market value for a levy, double for a seizure
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Premiums start from $125 — your exact price appears at the application; a soft credit check may apply and never affects your score
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How it works

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Your levy or seizure is waiting on this bond. Here is the entire process:

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The case details, the bond amount the court set, and the effective date — that is the application. A quick soft credit check may apply and never affects your score.

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Most clear quickly; larger amounts get a quick underwriting look, and an underwriter reaches out within 48 hours if anything is needed. Any credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score.

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File with the court

Receive the executed bond ready to file with your petition for attachment or pretrial levy. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the clerk insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the plaintiff’s levy bond actually covers

When a plaintiff wants to levy on or seize property before judgment, Virginia requires a bond to protect against a wrongful levy. Code of Virginia § 8.01-537.1 says the plaintiff, or someone for the plaintiff, must give a bond with approved surety (or a cash or property bond) at the time of suing out an attachment or other pretrial levy or seizure.

The bond is conditioned to pay all costs and damages awarded against the plaintiff, or sustained by any person, by reason of a wrongful levy or seizure. The amount is set by the court: at least the estimated fair market value of the property for a levy, and at least double that value for a seizure (a property bond runs double either way).

This page is for the case where the principal is not the named defendant — typically the plaintiff, or another party posting on the plaintiff’s behalf. If the surety pays out on a wrongful-levy claim, the principal repays the surety. We issue the court-set amount with premiums starting from $125 and one quick soft credit check.

Code of Virginia § 8.01-537.1Code of Virginia § 8.01-537.1 requires the plaintiff, or someone for the plaintiff, to give a bond with approved surety (or a cash or property bond) when suing out an attachment or other pretrial levy or seizure, conditioned to pay all costs and damages from a wrongful levy or seizure. For a levy, the bond is at least the property’s estimated fair market value; for a seizure, at least double; a property bond is double in either case. The court sets the exact amount — confirm it on your order.

You need this bond if you are

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A plaintiff seeking a pretrial levy on property in a Virginia case
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Someone posting the bond for the plaintiff rather than the defendant
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Seeking pretrial seizure that requires a bond at double the property’s value
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Pursuing an attachment under Chapter 20 of Title 8.01

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a quick soft credit check that never affects your score. Larger amounts may get a quick underwriter review within 48 hours.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Virginia plaintiff’s levy bond?Your premium is 2% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, with a $125 minimum. The bond amount itself is set by the court under § 8.01-537.1 — at least the property’s fair market value for a levy, or double for a seizure.
What does this bond guarantee?It guarantees payment of all costs and damages caused by a wrongful levy or seizure. If the levy is later found wrongful and a claim is paid, the principal repays the surety.
Which version do I need — defendant or non-defendant?This version is for a principal who is not the named defendant (the plaintiff, or someone posting for the plaintiff). The other version is for when the principal is the defendant. Pick the one that matches your role — we write both.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — it’s never a hard inquiry and has no impact on your score. Your price is 2% of the bond amount plus a $25 fee, with a $125 minimum.
How fast can I get it?Most issue within 1–2 business days. Larger amounts may get a quick underwriter review, with a follow-up within 48 hours if anything else is needed.
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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