Which addresses must appear on the bond form for contact purposes?

• A. The mailing addresses of the bondsman and the insurer
• B. The bondsman's personal email
• C. The owner's phone number
• D. The court's fax number

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that bond forms must include reliable, official contact points for the parties involved. The mailing addresses of the bondsman and the insurer are required because they provide a verifiable, stable way to send notices, requests, and any necessary service of process related to the bond. This keeps communications formal and trackable, which is essential in a legal instrument where deadlines, releases, claims, or actions may arise.

Mailing addresses are preferred over personal emails or phone numbers because they represent physical locations that are consistently reachable and are suitable for official notices and records. The court’s fax number isn’t part of what needs to be on the bond form, since the form is about identifying the parties and ensuring proper contact with the surety and the agent.