Virginia Plaintiff's Bond for Levy or Seizure (Principal NOT as Defendant) Commonwealth of Virginia
Overview
Virginia courts require a Plaintiff's Bond for Levy or Seizure when a creditor or claimant seeks to attach, levy, or seize property before a final judgment is entered. Posting this bond protects the defendant from wrongful seizure — if the plaintiff's underlying claim fails, the bond funds the defendant's damages. Statewide in scope, this bond applies in any Virginia court proceeding where the principal is acting as the plaintiff, not as the defendant. Securing it is a condition the court imposes before the levy or seizure can move forward.
Who Needs This Bond?
You are a plaintiff in a Virginia civil action who has asked the court to attach or seize the defendant's property before the case is fully resolved. Creditors, judgment creditors, and claimants pursuing pre-judgment remedies are the most common applicants. If you are not named as the defendant in the underlying suit but you are the party initiating the levy or seizure, this bond is issued in your name. The court will not authorize the seizure until you have this bond in place.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that if the defendant suffers losses because property was wrongfully levied or seized, funds exist to make them whole. It holds the plaintiff accountable for pursuing pre-judgment remedies in good faith. Virginia courts use this bond to balance the plaintiff's right to secure a potential judgment against the defendant's right to be protected from improper asset seizure. The bond is the court's financial backstop — not the plaintiff's promise alone.
When is it Required?
Before the court authorizes a levy or seizure, this bond must already be executed and filed. There is no grace period and no provisional authorization while the bond is pending. The moment you ask the court for a writ of attachment, levy, or similar pre-judgment remedy in Virginia, the bond requirement activates. Filing it promptly is the only way to keep your case timeline on track.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is required statewide across the Commonwealth of Virginia and applies in any Virginia circuit court or general district court proceeding. It is not limited to a specific city or county — any Virginia court that authorizes a levy or seizure can require it. The obligee is the Commonwealth of Virginia acting through the applicable court.
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 case details and the bond amount the court has specified. Once approved, your bond documents are issued digitally so you can file them with the court without delay.
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