Georgia Contractor License Bonds

Residential-basic and residential-light commercial contractors are required to prove financial responsibility in order to obtain a license. The State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors provides an option for licensees to obtain a $25,000 contractor license bond to satisfy this requirement.

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This bond ensures the contractor will obey the rules and regulations under O.C.G.A. Section 43-41.

How Much Does a Georgia Contractor Bond Cost?

Jet offers low rates for the contractor license bond starting at $188 annually. We have the most affordable price on the bond with monthly payments starting at just $18 a month.

Jet shops with various markets in order to deliver the lowest price. Refer to the chart below for examples:

Bond TermBond Cost
Monthly$19
1 Year$188
Georgia Contractor Bond Cost

When Is a Bond Needed?

Licensed residential contractors must prove financial responsibility by one of the following:

The best way to show financial responsibility is simply showing a net worth of $25,000. However, if a contractor does not have $25,000 total equity, then a contractor license bond would be the most efficient and cost-effective option.

Where Do Georgia Contractors File the Surety Bond?

The contractor license bond must be filed to the following address:

Office of Secretary of State
Professional Licensing Boards Division
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217

Who Needs a Contractor License in Georgia?

The Georgia General Assembly created the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors in 2004 to regulate individuals engaged in construction. A residential contractor performing a total value of work above $2,500 must have a license with the Residential Contractor Division. General contractors defined by Code Section 43-41-2 must be licensed with the General Contractor Division.

There are five other Boards: Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors, Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors, Georgia State Board of Low Voltage Contractors, Georgia State Board of Master and Journeyman Plumbers, and Georgia State Board of Utility Contractors. These trades are required to be licensed under their respective division. None of these are required to carry a bond or general liability insurance at this time.

Contractors listed as traditional specialty contractors, that do not fall under the licensing requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 43, are not required to carry a license.

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Unlicensed Contractors

Where licensing is required and an unlicensed contractor has agreed to provide work, the contract is “unenforceable in law or in equity”. If a proper license isn’t obtained for the work being performed, the contractor has no legal right to enforce the contract. If the owner decides not to pay a contractor, a lawsuit, or any legal action whatsoever, cannot happen.

What Is the Difference Between Residential and General Contractor Licenses?

There are two licenses for residential contractors; residential-basic contractor and residential-light commercial contractor. A residential-basic contractor can perform work on detached one- and two-family residences as well as one-family townhouses below three stories in height. Residential-light commercial contractors can perform the same activities and work on multifamily or multi-use light commercial buildings and structures that do not constitute a special hazard as defined by Code Section 25-2-13, as seen on the licensure comparison chart.

General contractors are easier to understand. They are separated as general contractors and general contractor limited tier. A general contractor limited tier must show a net worth of $25,000 and can only work on contracts below a one million dollar value, while a general contractor has no contract limit, but must show a $150,000 net worth.

Are There Insurance Requirements?

Yes, general and residential contractors must carry general liability insurance. All licenses are required to carry a minimum of $500,000 per occurrence, except for residential-basic contractors who must carry a minimum of $300,000 per occurrence.

Proof of workers' compensation is required if a contractor has less than 3 employees.

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Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Worker's Compensation Application:

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Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

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