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Types of Surety Bonds: Georgia Surety Bond Requirements
There are three types of Georgia surety bonding that can be required of you:
- License and permit bonds needed for many professions such as contractors and mortgage brokers to operate legally.
- Contractor bonds for public construction projects.
- Court bonds required by the courts for various purposes.
It’s important you understand how surety bonds work and that you're responsible to pay claims in full. You can also read our guide to learn how to get bonded in Georgia.
Find Your Surety Bond
Georgia (City of Johns Creek, GA) Massage License Bond | CITY OF JOHNS CREEK | Duluth | Apply |
Georgia Athlete Agent Regulatory Commission Bond | Georgia Athletic Regulatory Commission | Macon | Apply |
Georgia Brokers Distilled Spirits Performance and Tax Liability Bond | Department of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Buying Service License Bond | Governor's Office of Consumer Protection | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act Paid Solicitor Registration Paid Solicitor Bond | Georgia Secretary of State | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Cigar and Cigarette Distributors License Bond | Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco Division | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Cobb County Code Compliance Bond | Cobb County Development & Inspections | Marietta | Apply |
Georgia Concessionaires Bond | The Home Servce Store, Inc | Kennesaw | Apply |
Georgia Consumer Products or Home Warranty Bond Major Appliances, Utility Systems, and Roofing Systems | State of Georgia | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Consumer Products or Home Warrenty Bond | Ralph T. Hudgens, Ins. Comm. State of Georgia | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia DOT Performance Bond | STATE OF GEORGIA | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Driver Improvement Clinic Bond | Georgia Department of Driver Services | Conyers | Apply |
Georgia Driver Training School Bond | Georgia Department of Driver Services | Conyers | Apply |
Georgia DUI, Alcohol Or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program Bond | Georgia Department of Driver Services | Conyers | Apply |
Georgia Electrical Contractor Bond (Augusta Richmond County, GA) | Augusta Richmond County | Augusta | Apply |
Georgia Electrical Contractor's Occupational License Bond (Grovetown, GA) | City of Grovertown | Grovetown | Apply |
Georgia Employee Leasing Company's Bond | Department of Labor | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Financial Guarantee Bond | Walton EMC | Monroe | Apply |
Georgia Game Promotion Surety Bond | City of St. Marys | Saint Marys | Apply |
Georgia Gas Utility Deposit Bond | The City of Madison | Madison | Apply |
Georgia Georgia Power Company, McDonough, GA Bond | Georgia Power Company | Mcdonough | Apply |
Georgia Georgia Utility Deposit Bond | Snapping Shoals | Covington | Apply |
Georgia Grain Dealer Bond | Commissioner of Agriculture c/o Bonding Section | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia HSS Affilate Surety Bond | The Home Service Store, Inc. | Kennesaw | Apply |
Georgia Ignition Interlock Provider Center Bond | GA Department of Driver Services | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Immigration Assistance Provider Bond | Professional Licensing Boards | Macon | Apply |
Georgia Insurance Counselor Bond | OFFICE OF INSURANCE AND SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Jackson Electric Membership Corporation Electric Service Bond | Jackson EMC | Jefferson | Apply |
Georgia Lincoln County Electrician Bond | Lincoln County Planning and Zoning | Lincolnton | Apply |
Georgia Liquor Broker Tax Bond | Department of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Liquor Importer Tax Bond | Department of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Liquor Manufacturer Distillery Tax Bond | Department of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Liquor Wholesalers Tax Bond | Department of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Malt Beverage Brewery Broker-Importer Bond | Department of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Malt Beverage Wholesalers Tax Bond | Department of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Marietta BLW Service Agreement Bond | Marietta Board of Lights and Water | Marietta | Apply |
Georgia Match/Event Permit Bond | GA Athletic and Entertainment Commission | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Mortgage Broker Bond | Dept of Banking and Finance | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Mortgage Lender Bond | Dept of Banking and Finance | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Motor Fuel Distributor's Bond (Including Gasoline) | Dept of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Bond | Department of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia NonPublic Post Secondary Education Institution Bond | Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission | Tucker | Apply |
Georgia Paid Solicitor Registration Bond | Secretary of State of the State of Georgia | Macon | Apply |
Georgia Performance Bond For Water Well Contractors and Drillers | GA EPD-DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Pesticide Ground Contractor Bond | Dept of Agriculture - Pesticide Section | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Private Detective & Security Agencies Bond | GA Board of Private Detective & Security Agencies | Macon | Apply |
Georgia Private Salvage and Assembled Vehicle Inspector Bond | GA DOR TAX LAW AND POLICY | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Private Tage Agent Bond | Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Promoters License Bond | GA Athletic & Entertainment Commission | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Public Adjuster Bond | Georgia Insurance Commissioner | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Public Official Bond | Governor of the State of Georgia | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Bond | GA Real Estate Appraisers Board | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Residential & General Contractors Bond | State Board for General and Residential Contractors | Macon | Apply |
Georgia Residential Mortgage Bond | Dept of Banking & Finance | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Retailer Contract Payment and Performance Bond | Georgia Lottery Corporation | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Retailer's Malt Beverage and/or Wine Bond (Macon-Bibb, GA) | Macon-Bibb County | Macon | Apply |
Georgia Retailers and Consumption on Premises Liquor License Bond | Department of Revenue Alcohol & tobacco Tax Uni | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Right of Way Performance Bond | Department of Transportation | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Sale of Payment Instruments or Money Transmission Bond | GA Department of banking and Finance | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Scrap Tire Carrier Bond | State of Georgia | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Scrap Tire Processor Bond | State of GA Dept of Natural Resources Enviromental | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Snapping Shoals Utility Payment Bond | Snapping Shoals | Covington | Apply |
Georgia Southeastern Carpenters Millwrights Fringe Benefits Bond (Local #256) | Carpenters Local 256 | Savannah | Apply |
Georgia Sponsor of Prepaid Legal Services Plan Bond | Office of Commissioner of Insurance | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Third Agency Bond | Office of Commissioner of Insurance | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Used Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealer Bond | State Board of Registration - Used Motor Vehicle | Macon | Apply |
Georgia Used Parts Dealer Bond | State Board of Registration - Used Parts Division | Macon | Apply |
Georgia Utility Deposit Bond | Jackson Electric Membership Corporation | Jefferson | Apply |
Georgia Utility Service Guaranty Bond | GreyStone Power Corporation | Douglasville | Apply |
Georgia Utility Service Guaranty, Greystone Power Corporation Bond | GreyStone Power Corporation | Douglasville | Apply |
Georgia Warehouseman's Bond | Department of Agriculture | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Water Well Pump Installers Bond | GA EPD-Dept of Natural Resources | Atlanta | Apply |
Georgia Wholesale and/or Retail Liquor Bond (Macon-Bibb, GA) | Macon-Bibb County | Macon | Apply |
Georgia Winery Manufacturer Broker Importer Tax Bond | Department of Revenue | Atlanta | Apply |
Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) | FMCSA | N/A | Apply |
Auto Dealer Bond (motor vehicle dealer bond) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Contractor License Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Mechanics Lien Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Customs Bond | CBP | N/A | Apply |
Health Club Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Medicare/Medicaid Bond (DMEPOS) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Insurance Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Public Adjuster Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Surplus Lines Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Title Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Mortgage Broker Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Mortgage Lender Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Vehicle Title Bond (bonded title) | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Reclamation Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Alcohol/Liquor Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Brewers Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
CPEO Bond (Certified Professional Employer Organization) | IRS | N/A | Apply |
Collection Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Fuel Tax Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Funeral Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Immigration Consultant Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Lottery Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Marijuana Surety Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Private School Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Process Server Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Public Official Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Money Transmitter Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Sales Tax Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Small Loan Companies Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Telemarketing Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Tobacco Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
ARC Bond | ARC | N/A | Apply |
Travel Agency Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Union Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Utility Bond | Varies | Varies | Apply |
Business Service Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
Employee Dishonesty Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
Janitorial & Cleaning Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
Financial Institution Bond (Fidelity Bond) | N/A | N/A | Apply |
ERISA Bond | Employee Retirement Income Security Act | N/A | Apply |
Bid Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Performance Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Payment Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Supply Bond (Contract Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Maintenance Bond (Warranty Bond) | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Subdivision Bond | Varies | N/A | Apply |
Bankruptcy Trustee Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Fiduciary Bond (Probate Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Guardian Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Injunction Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Receiver Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Supersedeas Bond (Appeal Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Replevin Bond (Court Bond) | Court Requirement | N/A | Apply |
Getting License and Permit Bonds
Georgia requires license and permit bonds in order to get and file licenses/permits for many different lines of business. You can find the full list of license and permit bonds required by using our bond requirement search tool.
One of the more common license bonds is the mortgage broker and lender bond needed to obtain a license, which is required by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance.
Another bond that’s often needed is the Georgia dealer bond that’s required to get a license and sell used vehicles legally (take a look at our guide for starting your dealership in Georgia).
Lastly, Georgia requires residential and general contractor bonds in order to get a license, which is required by the Georgia State Board for Residential and General Contractors. Keep in mind, it’s possible that you may need both a contractor license bond and contract bonds for public jobs depending on the type of work and where you’re performing it.
Getting Construction Bonds for Jobs
Contract bonds such as bid bonds and performance bonds are needed to work on public construction projects. However, these are usually required by cities or municipalities as opposed to the state. You can learn more about what’s needed to get surety bonds for construction projects.
Getting Court Bonds in Georgia
Court bonds aren’t needed as often as the bonds mentioned above, but can be required by the courts if you need to appeal a court decision, become a legal guardian of a minor or operate as a fiduciary of an estate.
What Do Georgia Surety Bonds Cost?
Surety bonds generally cost 1-15% of the required bond amount. Costs vary significantly depending on the bond amount you need and your rate (which is the percentage of the full bond amount you must pay). You can get an instant estimate by using our bond premium calculator, or apply online to get a firm surety bond quote.
Can You Get Georgia Surety Bonds with Bad Credit?
It’s possible to get surety bonds with bad credit, but it will depend on the bond type you need and how severe your credit issues are. You can get approved for most license and permit bonds with bad credit. However, it is more difficult to get contract bonds with credit issues. You can also read the most frequently asked surety bond related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply, get approved online, submit the indemnity agreement, and pay for the bond online. Then we will ship the original bond to you using your preferred method of shipping.
Yes. We have exclusive programs that allow us to write these bonds, even if you have credit issues. You can apply and get a quote instantly.
Yes. Due to the large volume of bonds written, we provide the lowest rates possible. Apply on our website and receive an online approval instantly.
You need to contact the surety company's claims department and present proof that the claim is false.
No, many do not. You can view our full list of state bond requirements. It is also wise to contact your state directly to determine any requirements youm ust meet.
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