Specialty & Miscellaneous Bonds

Service Description

Private Investigator & Process Server Bonds South Carolina law (often overseen by SLED) requires specific bonding for those in the security and legal support industries. Private Investigator Bonds: Required to obtain a PI license, guaranteeing that the investigator will comply with state laws and not misuse their position. Process Server Bonds: Guarantees the ethical delivery of legal documents and protects the public from malfeasance during the service of process. Notary Public Bonds While a Notary Public is a public official, these bonds are often handled separately due to their high volume and low cost. Purpose: This bond protects the public from financial harm caused by a notary’s negligence or misconduct. (Note: We can also assist with Errors & Omissions insurance for Notaries, which protects the Notary themselves). Defective Title Bonds (Certificate of Title) Essential for vehicle owners and enthusiasts who have purchased a car without a title or with a lost title. Purpose: This bond allows the DMV to issue a new title by guaranteeing that the applicant is the true owner of the vehicle. It protects the state and any previous owners should a dispute over ownership arise later. Lottery Retailer Bonds Businesses that wish to sell tickets for the South Carolina Education Lottery are often required to post this bond. Purpose: It guarantees that the business will properly manage the lottery equipment and remit all ticket sales revenue to the state lottery commission on time. DMEPOS (Medicare) Bonds For pharmacies and medical supply companies that bill Medicare for "Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies." Purpose: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) require this bond to reduce billing fraud and ensure suppliers adhere to Medicare enrollment standards.