Injunction Bond: TRO & Preliminary Injunction Bond Quote
Asking a court for a TRO or preliminary injunction? In federal court, Rule 65(c) requires security first. You can post that security as an injunction bond. Enter the amount the court set and get a quote. Pay only when your bond is issued.
Hearing is soon? Call 1-844-810-2663. Tell us the court, the amount and the deadline, and we will tell you what we need to move quickly.
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- Who requires it: The court, as security under FRCP 65(c) before a TRO or preliminary injunction issues.
- Amount: An amount the court considers proper. The judge decides it in the order or at the hearing, and your bond amount should match what the order states.
- Timing: We submit complete applications to the carrier promptly; most quotes within one business day.
What is an injunction bond?
An injunction bond is security the court requires from the party asking for an injunction or TRO. It is issued by a surety for a premium. The court sets the amount, not us.
What the rule says
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c), the court may issue a preliminary injunction or TRO only if the movant gives security in an amount the court considers proper. The security is “to pay the costs and damages sustained by any party found to have been wrongfully enjoined or restrained.”
- The judge decides the amount, in the order or at the hearing.
- Your bond amount should match what the order states.
- State courts have their own procedures. Check your state's rule or ask the court clerk.
Rule 65 also draws a line between the two orders:
- Rule 65(a)(1): the court may issue a preliminary injunction only on notice to the adverse party.
- Rule 65(b)(1): a TRO may be issued without notice only in limited cases, where specific facts show immediate and irreparable injury and the movant's attorney certifies efforts to give notice.
- Rule 65(b)(2): a TRO issued without notice expires at the time the court sets, not to exceed 14 days, unless extended for good cause or by consent.
Source: Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65 (rules as of Sep 30, 2026).
TRO bond vs. preliminary injunction bond
| TRO bond | Preliminary injunction bond | |
|---|---|---|
| What it supports | A temporary restraining order | An injunction while the case is pending |
| Rule | FRCP 65(c) security | FRCP 65(c) security |
| Who sets the amount | The court | The court |
| Notice | May be issued without notice in limited cases (FRCP 65(b)(1)) | Issued only on notice to the adverse party (FRCP 65(a)(1)) |
How to get an injunction bond
- Enter the court-set amount in the form above.
- Tell us the court, the case, and your hearing or filing deadline.
- We confirm what the surety needs and quote the bond.
- You pay only when your bond is issued.
- File the bond with the court as your order directs.
What it costs
Cost is an estimate only. It depends on the bond amount, your financial profile and the surety. The premium is typically a small percentage of the bond amount per year; the carrier sets the final price. Enter your court-set amount for an estimate.
Why request it here
We shop multiple Treasury-listed surety carriers. If one carrier does not write your bond, we can take it to another. We cannot promise approval or an issue time.
Attachment bonds
Attachment bonds secure a writ of attachment and are covered on their own page. See our attachment bond guide for amounts and a quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is an injunction bond?
Security a court requires from the party asking for an injunction or TRO. Under FRCP 65(c), it is to pay the costs and damages sustained by any party found to have been wrongfully enjoined or restrained.
Is a TRO bond the same as a preliminary injunction bond?
Both are security under FRCP 65(c) in federal court, and the court sets the amount for each. Which one you need depends on the order you are seeking.
Who decides the bond amount?
The court. Rule 65(c) says the security must be in an amount the court considers proper. Enter the amount in your order and we quote it.
My hearing is soon. Can you help?
Call us. Give the court, the amount and the deadline, and we will tell you what the surety needs. We cannot promise an issue time or approval.
When do I pay?
Only when your bond is issued.
How much does an injunction bond cost?
It is an estimate only and depends on the amount and your profile. Enter your court-set amount for a quote.
Do I need this for a state court case?
State rules vary. Check your state’s rule or ask the court clerk. We can quote once you have the amount.
What if I am seeking attachment instead?
Attachment is a different prejudgment remedy with its own security rules. See our attachment bond page for amounts and a quote.
Who needs an injunction bond?
Parties who ask a court for an injunction or temporary restraining order. It is required by the court, as security under FRCP 65(c) before a TRO or preliminary injunction issues. The bond amount is an amount the court considers proper. The judge decides it in the order or at the hearing, and your bond amount should match what the order states.
How do I get an injunction bond?
Request a quote with the form on this page. A licensed agent submits your application to a Treasury-listed surety carrier; once the carrier issues your bond, file it as the requiring agency directs.
What happens after I apply?
We submit complete applications to the carrier promptly; most quotes come back within one business day. The carrier decides approval and the final premium, and you pay only when your bond is issued.
Get my injunction bond quote
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Sources (rules as of Sep 30, 2026)
Rules as of Sep 30, 2026. Requirements can change; confirm with the agency before you file. General information, not legal advice.