A North Carolina Affidavit and Indemnity Bond is a type of surety bond that is required of certain individuals or organizations in certain situations. It is a document that guarantees that a party (the obliged) will be protected from any potential risks associated with the responsibilities of the other party (the principal). This type of surety bond is legally binding and provides the obliged with assurance that the principal will fulfill all of their obligations, including any financial liability. There are three types of North Carolina Affidavit and Indemnity Bonds: the Principal Bond, the Surety Bond, and the Indemnity Bond. The Principal Bond is used when the principal is required to fulfill a contract or other obligation. The Surety Bond provides assurance to the obliged that the principal will make any payments as required under the contract. The Indemnity Bond is used to protect the obliged from any financial losses that may result from the principal's actions. All of these bonds require the principal to provide a financial guarantee that they will fulfill their obligations.