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M. BURR KEIM AGENCY · Pennsylvania Bonds · Reviewed November 2026

Pennsylvania Constable Bond

A Pennsylvania constable bond is a surety bond required for elected or appointed constables in Pennsylvania. It protects the Commonwealth, the courts, and the public if a constable fails to faithfully perform the duties of office or account for funds.

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At a glance

Product
Pennsylvania Constable Bond
Category
Pennsylvania Bonds
Required amount
The bond amount is set by the county or court and the applicable Pennsylvania requirements. Amounts can vary by county and by the duties of the office. Confirm the exact amount and obligee with the county, the court, or the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency before applying.
Online issue
The Pennsylvania constable bond application is handled through CNA Surety’s dedicated constable bond program. Apply online for the current premium and to confirm whether the bond can be issued immediately for the required amount.
Term
The bond term is usually tied to the constable’s term of office or the county’s requirements. Confirm the required effective date and expiration date with the county or court before applying.

Who needs a pennsylvania Constable Bond?

  • Elected or appointed Pennsylvania constables required to file a bond before taking office.
  • Constables who need to renew or replace a bond during their term.
  • Candidates and officeholders confirming the bond amount and obligee required by the county or court.

Why is a pennsylvania Constable Bond required?

Pennsylvania constables perform court-related duties, including service of process and enforcement of certain orders. The bond gives the Commonwealth, the courts, and the public a recovery source if a constable fails to faithfully perform the duties of office or mishandles funds.

The bond requirement and amount are set by Pennsylvania law and the county or court. The bond is not a substitute for the constable’s own insurance or the court’s supervision.

How much bond do I need?

The bond amount is set by the county or court and the applicable Pennsylvania requirements. Amounts can vary by county and by the duties of the office. Confirm the exact amount and obligee with the county, the court, or the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency before applying.

The Pennsylvania constable bond application is handled through CNA Surety’s dedicated constable bond program. Apply online for the current premium and to confirm whether the bond can be issued immediately for the required amount.

Bond amount is not the premium. The required amount is the maximum the surety could pay under the bond. The premium you pay is a separate charge based on the bond amount, the risk, the term, and your credit. The online application shows the premium before you bind coverage.

How much does a pennsylvania Constable Bond cost?

Premium depends on the bond amount, the county, the term, and the applicant’s credit. Constable bonds are typically inexpensive relative to the bond amount. Apply online for the current premium.

How to apply online

  1. Confirm the bond amount and obligee. Use the amount and legal name of the agency, court, client, or government entity that requires the bond. The obligee name must match the requiring party’s records.
  2. Gather the application information. Have the legal business or entity name, address, license or case number, ownership information, and the required bond amount ready.
  3. Start the CNA Surety application. Use the online application link on this page. The link includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so the application is routed to our agency.
  4. Pay the premium and bind coverage. If the bond is eligible for instant issue, the application will show the premium and let you complete the purchase online. Otherwise, the surety will review the application and contact you if additional information is needed.
  5. File the bond. Provide the issued bond to the agency, court, client, or government entity that requires it, and keep a copy for your records.
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Pennsylvania Constable Bond term and renewal

The bond term is usually tied to the constable’s term of office or the county’s requirements. Confirm the required effective date and expiration date with the county or court before applying.

Good to know

  • Have the county, court, office, and exact bond amount ready before starting the online application.
  • If you are elected or appointed in a new county or magisterial district, confirm whether a new bond is required.

Pennsylvania Constable Bond questions

A Pennsylvania constable bond is a surety bond required for elected or appointed constables in Pennsylvania. It protects the Commonwealth, the courts, and the public if a constable fails to faithfully perform the duties of office or account for funds.

Elected or appointed Pennsylvania constables required to file a bond before taking office. Constables who need to renew or replace a bond during their term. Candidates and officeholders confirming the bond amount and obligee required by the county or court.

Premium depends on the bond amount, the county, the term, and the applicant’s credit. Constable bonds are typically inexpensive relative to the bond amount. Apply online for the current premium.

The bond amount is set by the county or court and the applicable Pennsylvania requirements. Amounts can vary by county and by the duties of the office. Confirm the exact amount and obligee with the county, the court, or the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency before applying. The Pennsylvania constable bond application is handled through CNA Surety’s dedicated constable bond program. Apply online for the current premium and to confirm whether the bond can be issued immediately for the required amount.

Apply online through CNA Surety using the application link on this page. The link includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so the application is routed to our agency. Complete the application, pay the premium online if the bond is eligible for instant issue, and then file the bond with the agency, court, or client that requires it.

Apply online through the CNA Surety constable bond application link on this page. The application includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY agency code so the bond is routed to our agency. Have the county, court, office, and required bond amount ready.

The amount is set by Pennsylvania law and the county or court that requires the bond. Amounts can vary by county and by the duties of the office. Confirm the required amount and obligee with the county, the court, or the state office that oversees constables.

Online application and important note

Bond requirements, forms, amounts, and fees are set by the requiring agency, court, or carrier and can change. This page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the current requirement with the agency, court, client, or your attorney before applying. M. BURR KEIM AGENCY is an insurance and surety bond agency; the bond or policy is issued by the carrier named on the document.