The Illinois Oath and Bond of Representative-Surety is a legal document required by the state of Illinois for any individual or business entity that will be acting as a representative and surety for another individual or business entity. This document is used to ensure that the representative-surety will act in the best interests of the other party and will adhere to all laws and regulations in the state of Illinois. The document includes an oath of office, a statement of the duties of the representative-surety, and a bond of fidelity. The most common type of Illinois Oath and Bond of Representative-Surety is the Surety Bond. This type of bond is used to guarantee the performance of a contract, such as a loan agreement or other agreement between two parties. The bond is usually secured by a third party and is held in trust until the terms of the agreement are fulfilled. If the terms are not met, then the surety is responsible for any losses incurred. Another type of Illinois Oath and Bond of Representative-Surety is the Power of Attorney Bond. This type of bond secures the appointment of another person to act on behalf of the principal who is entering into a contract. The bond guarantees that the appointed person will act in the best interests of the principal. The last type of Illinois Oath and Bond of Representative-Surety is the Bond of Indemnity. This type of bond is used to protect a party that is entering into a contract from any losses they may incur due to the actions of the other party. The bond guarantees that the party will be compensated for any losses they face due to the action of the other party.