Tennessee Public Official Bond
Overview
Special commissioners and receivers appointed by Tennessee courts carry significant authority over property, estates, and financial matters — and that authority comes with a bonding requirement. A Tennessee Public Official Bond for a Special Commissioner or Receiver guarantees that the official will faithfully perform every duty of the appointment and account honestly for all funds and assets that pass through their hands. Taxpayers, litigants, and the appointing court are protected if the official fails to meet that standard. This bond is a statutory condition of service, not an optional formality.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been appointed by a Tennessee court to serve as a special commissioner or receiver, and the judge has told you a surety bond is required before you can act. Special commissioners appointed to conduct judicial sales and receivers appointed to manage assets in litigation or bankruptcy proceedings in Tennessee fall under this requirement. If you've received an order of appointment that references a bond, this is the bond you need. You cannot exercise the powers of your appointment — signing deeds, collecting rents, managing accounts — until this bond is in place.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the court, the parties to the underlying proceeding, and the public from financial harm caused by a special commissioner or receiver who mishandles funds, fails to follow court orders, or breaches the duties of the appointment. If the official converts assets, neglects required distributions, or fails to file accurate accountings, an injured party can make a claim against the bond. The surety then steps in to cover proven losses up to the bond's penalty amount. The bond holds appointed officials to the same standard of accountability expected of any trusted fiduciary.
When is it Required?
Before you take a single action under your appointment — before you conduct a sale, collect a dollar, or sign a document — this bond must be executed and filed with the court. Tennessee courts routinely specify the bond amount directly in the order of appointment, and the clerk's office will not record your oath or authorize your activity until proof of bond is provided. Time matters: delays in posting the bond can delay the entire proceeding. Have this bond ready at the moment your appointment is confirmed.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Tennessee and is required by the appointing court, whether that is a chancery court, circuit court, or probate court located anywhere in the state. The bond obligation runs to the court and to all parties with a legal interest in the matter under the receiver's or commissioner's authority. It is a Tennessee-specific court requirement, not a federal or municipal license.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application with your appointment details, bond amount specified by the court, and office information, then submit for processing. Once issued, your bond document is available for immediate filing with the clerk of court.
Why Bond Titan?
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