A Real Estate Closing Agent Surety Bond is a license and permit surety bond required by certain government jurisdictions. A real estate closing agent makes sure that all the documents and records necessary to finalize a real estate sale/purchase are completed. They act as a custodian for the buyer, seller and their agents as well as the lender making sure that all the paperwork is properly recorded and the funds are properly disbursed. The bond guarantees that they will handle the funds and paperwork as is required by the laws of the jurisdiction requiring the bond.