Minnesota § 574.15 - SURETY COMPANIES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 574.15 — SURETY COMPANIES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 574.15. SURETY COMPANIES
When the bond or other instrument is required to be made with one surety, or with two or more sureties, it shall be sufficient if the same be executed, or the conditions thereof be guaranteed, solely by a corporation authorized by law so to do. No such corporation shall be accepted or approved as a surety or guarantor unless it holds the certificate of the commissioner of commerce, showing that it is authorized to contract as such.
History:
(9689) RL s 4525; 1983 c 289 s 114 subd 1; 1984 c 655 art 1 s 92
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 574.15
What does Minnesota Statutes § 574.15 cover?
Section 574.15 ("SURETY COMPANIES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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