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Georgia gives contractors a choice when it comes to proving financial responsibility -- a $25,000 surety bond, net worth verification, or a line of credit. For many businesses, the bond is the fastest and most affordable path to licensure. Beyond construction, Georgia also requires bonds from auto dealers, money services businesses, and nonresident contractors who earn income in the state. We issue bonds accepted by every Georgia state agency and court.

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Official Georgia Requirements

"Applicants may submit... a $25,000 Surety Bond as proof of financial responsibility for residential and general contractor licensure."
Georgia Secretary of State -- State Licensing Board for Contractors • O.C.G.A. § 43-41
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Dealer Bond
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Georgia Contractor License Bonds

Starting at $100

Residential and general contractors can use a $25,000 surety bond as proof of financial responsibility when applying through the State Licensing Board under O.C.G.A. § 43-41.

  • $25,000 bond option
  • Filed with SOS
  • Alternative to net worth
  • Continuous form
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Georgia Notary Bonds

Not required

Georgia does not require a standard notary bond. Notaries are commissioned by the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence without a bonding requirement.

  • Not state-required
  • E&O insurance available
  • County clerk filing
  • Optional protection
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Georgia Court Bonds

Quote required

Probate bonds, appeal bonds, guardian bonds, and administrator bonds for Georgia Superior and Probate Courts. Required under O.C.G.A. Title 53.

  • Superior Courts
  • Probate Courts
  • Guardian bonds
  • Administrator bonds
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Georgia License & Permit Bonds

Varies by type

Auto dealer bonds ($35,000), mortgage broker bonds, money services bonds, and professional license bonds required by Georgia state agencies.

  • Dealer bonds ($35K)
  • Mortgage broker bonds
  • Money services
  • Professional licenses
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Tell us whether you need a contractor license bond, dealer bond, court bond, or other bond type. Provide basic business details and we handle the rest.

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We match your application with the best A-rated surety for your situation. Most Georgia bonds are quoted and approved the same business day.

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Receive your bond in the format required by the Secretary of State, DOR, or court. Download the certificate immediately or have the original mailed.

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Georgia Surety Bond Questions

Covering the SOS Licensing Board and Georgia-specific rules

How does Georgia's contractor bond requirement work?
Georgia does not require all contractors to carry a surety bond. Instead, the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors accepts a $25,000 surety bond as one of several options to prove financial responsibility. Other options include showing $25,000 in net worth, submitting a bank credit reference with 24 months of history, a $25,000 line of credit letter, or a $25,000 letter of credit. Most applicants who cannot meet the net worth requirement choose the surety bond.
What are Georgia's nonresident contractor bonding requirements?
Under O.C.G.A. § 48-13-32, nonresident contractors performing work in Georgia on contracts of $10,000 or more must obtain a nonresident performance tax bond. This bond equals at least 10% of the contract price and is separate from the contractor license bond. It guarantees that the nonresident contractor will pay Georgia income taxes on earnings from the project. The bond must be submitted through a surety to the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Does Georgia require a notary bond?
No. Georgia does not require notaries public to obtain a surety bond. Notary commissions are issued by the Clerk of Superior Court in the applicant's county of residence. However, notaries may voluntarily purchase errors and omissions insurance for personal protection against claims arising from notarial acts.
How much is the Georgia auto dealer bond?
Georgia requires a $35,000 surety bond for motor vehicle dealers, filed with the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division. This applies to used vehicle dealers, new vehicle franchise dealers, and wholesale dealers. The bond protects consumers from dealer fraud, failure to transfer titles, and other violations of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Dealer Registration Act.
Can a Georgia contractor bond be canceled?
Yes, but the Board must be notified. Under Georgia Administrative Code 40-30-3, no licensee shall cancel or cause to be canceled a bond unless the Board is informed in writing by certified letter at least 30 days before the proposed cancellation. If the bond is canceled without a replacement, the contractor's license may be suspended until a new bond or proof of financial responsibility is filed.
What types of court bonds does Georgia require?
Georgia courts require several types of bonds under O.C.G.A. Title 53 and other statutes. These include administrator bonds (for estate administrators), executor bonds (when a will does not waive the bond), guardian bonds (for guardians of minors or incapacitated persons), and appeal bonds (for parties appealing a court judgment). Bond amounts are set by the court and typically correspond to the value of the estate or judgment being appealed.

Official Georgia Resources

Government sources for Georgia bond requirements

Georgia SOS -- Contractor Licensing Board

Licensing requirements, bond forms, and application procedures

How-To Guide: Residential Contractors

Step-by-step guide to obtaining a Georgia residential contractor license

GAC 40-30-3 -- Bonding Rules

Georgia Administrative Code governing contractor bond cancellation and maintenance

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