Colorado Public Official Bond (Continuous)
Overview
Taking the oath of office as a Colorado public official triggers a statutory bonding requirement that must be satisfied before you can serve. Your Colorado Public Official Bond (Continuous) guarantees that you will faithfully perform the duties of your office and that taxpayers, the public, and the government entity you serve have financial recourse if you do not. This bond remains in force continuously until it is cancelled, meaning it covers your entire time in office without annual renewal. It is a condition of service, not a formality.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you have been elected or appointed to a public office in Colorado — as a sheriff, county treasurer, tax collector, county clerk, magistrate, justice of the peace, court clerk, or similar official — and your office requires a bond by state law, this is the bond you need. It is required of the individual officeholder, not the government entity, and must be in place before or at the time you are sworn in. The bond names you as the principal and identifies the government body and the public as the protected parties. If you have received notice from your county, court, or state agency to obtain a public official bond, this product satisfies that requirement.
What is this Bond For?
Colorado's public official bonding requirement exists to protect the public and the government entity from financial harm caused by a public official's failure to faithfully perform their duties. If an official misappropriates funds, neglects statutory duties, or acts outside the authority of their office, the bond provides a financial remedy to the injured parties. The surety steps in to cover covered losses up to the bond's penalty amount, then seeks reimbursement from the bonded official. It holds public servants accountable to the citizens and institutions they represent.
When is it Required?
Unlike bonds tied to annual licenses, this bond is continuous — it does not expire on a calendar date and does not require annual renewal as long as you remain in office. The bond must be in place at the moment you take your oath of office, which means you need to secure it before your swearing-in date, not after. If you are beginning a new term following re-election or reappointment, a new bond may be required to coincide with the start of that term. The bond remains active until it is formally cancelled, covering the full duration of your service.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide throughout Colorado and satisfies the bonding requirements imposed by Colorado law on elected and appointed public officials across all counties and jurisdictions in the state. It is not limited to a specific county or municipality — it travels with the office. The bond must be filed with the appropriate Colorado state or county authority designated to receive official bonds for your specific office.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your office information, term details, and required bond amount, then submit your payment to receive your bond documents. Your bond will be issued and ready to file with the appropriate Colorado authority so you can meet your swearing-in deadline.
Why Bond Titan?
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