Mississippi Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc. Utility Deposit Bond
Overview
Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc. requires a surety bond from customers who cannot meet its standard cash deposit requirement when opening or restoring an electric service account in Mississippi. This bond guarantees the cooperative that any unpaid bills or service charges will be covered — protecting the utility while letting you keep your cash in your pocket. It functions as a financial safety net for the cooperative, not for you as the customer. Posting this bond is often the fastest path to getting your power turned on.
Who Needs This Bond?
Customers of Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc. who have been told they must post a security deposit before service can begin or be restored need this bond. This typically applies to residential and commercial account holders whose credit history or prior payment record triggered a deposit requirement. If the cooperative gave you the option of a surety bond instead of paying cash upfront, this is the bond you need. It is specific to Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc. — not a general-purpose utility bond.
What is this Bond For?
This bond replaces the cash security deposit that Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc. would otherwise hold while your account is active. It assures the cooperative that if you leave an unpaid balance, there is a financial guarantee backing your account. You are the principal on the bond — the party obligated to pay your bills — and the cooperative is the protected party. The bond does not pay your electric bills for you; it simply guarantees the cooperative that it won't be left holding an uncovered loss.
When is it Required?
Applying for new electric service or requesting restoration of a disconnected account is the moment this bond becomes necessary — specifically when Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc. determines that a deposit is required based on your credit or payment history. You cannot proceed with activating or restoring service until the deposit requirement is satisfied, either with cash or with this surety bond. Posting the bond immediately resolves the hold on your account and allows the cooperative to move forward with your service request.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies specifically to accounts held with Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc., which serves portions of Mississippi. It is not a statewide blanket utility bond and cannot be applied to accounts with other electric providers or utilities. If you receive service through this cooperative and were asked for a deposit, this is the bond that satisfies that requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase your bond quickly. The process is fully online — no phone calls, no waiting on an agent, no trips to an office. Once issued, your bond document is ready to submit directly to Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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