Indemnity Bond Format: Sample for Duplicates and Releases
An indemnity bond is a promise to make good any loss the other party suffers because it did something at your request, such as issuing a duplicate document or releasing a payment.
Indemnity bond format
Non-judicial stamp paper or e-stamp certificate of value Rs. ______________ as applicable in the State of ______________
E-stamp certificate No. ______________ Date of issue ______________
Stamp duty depends on the State and the type of document. Confirm the correct value before printing.
INDEMNITY BOND
This Indemnity Bond is executed at Kochi on 14 October 2026 by Pooja Nair, D/o Shri Gopinathan Nair, residing at Flat 11, Palm Grove Apartments, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala 682030 (the "Indemnifier") in favour of Federal Bank Limited, Kakkanad Branch, Kochi (the "Indemnified Party").
WHEREAS the Indemnifier has requested the Indemnified Party for issuing a duplicate fixed deposit receipt No. FD-4410-0091 for Rs. 2,00,000 in place of the original receipt reported lost, and the Indemnified Party has agreed to do so on the Indemnifier executing this bond.
NOW THIS BOND WITNESSES
- The Indemnifier shall indemnify and keep the Indemnified Party harmless against all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses that it may suffer because of issuing a duplicate fixed deposit receipt No. FD-4410-0091 for Rs. 2,00,000 in place of the original receipt reported lost.
- If the original document is found, the Indemnifier shall return it to the Indemnified Party immediately and shall not use it.
- The Indemnifier has not pledged, transferred or dealt with the original document in any manner.
- This bond is binding on the Indemnifier and the Indemnifier’s heirs, executors and legal representatives.
WITNESSES
1. Name: ______________
Address: ______________
Signature: ______________
2. Name: ______________
Address: ______________
Signature: ______________
Attested before me on ______________
Name of Notary ______________ Registration No. ______________
Seal and signature of Notary ______________
Drafting note: A contract of indemnity is defined in section 124 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Banks, registrars and companies usually have their own indemnity format and stamp paper requirement; use theirs if they insist.
Registration, if required: Sub-Registrar office ______________ Document No. ______________
A contract of indemnity is defined in section 124 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 as a contract by which one party promises to save the other from loss caused by the promisor’s own conduct or that of any other person.
- Banks, insurers, share registrars and universities usually prescribe their own indemnity format, stamp value and surety requirement.
- Pair it with a lost document affidavit where a document is lost.
Frequently asked questions
Does an indemnity bond need stamp paper?
Yes, indemnity bonds are generally chargeable with stamp duty under State laws. The value varies.
What is a surety?
A third person who guarantees the indemnifier’s promise. Some institutions require one.
Please note: these templates are for general information and are not legal advice. Laws, stamp duty, notarisation and registration rules vary by State. Consult an advocate for your case. This is an independent website, not a law firm and not a government office.