Georgia Promoter License Bond Guide
Georgia boxing, MMA and combative sports promoters must be bonded to guarantee compliance with licensing rules and provide financial security.
Bond Overview
- Purpose: To ensure combat sports promoters follow state regulations and pay participants
- Who Needs It: Boxing, MMA and combative sports promoters in Georgia
- Regulating Body: The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission
- Required Amount: $25,000
- Premium Rates: Typically 1-5% of the total bond amount, starting at $250
Keep scrolling to learn more about how match event permit and promoter license bonds work in Georgia.
What Are Georgia Promoter License Bonds?
Promoter license bonds are required for combative sports promoters to be licensed with the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission (GAEC). These surety bonds ensure promoters operate legally — protecting the public from potential damages and ensuring fair conduct during competitions.
Match event permit bonds are also required to ensure compliance with regulations for individual matches and provide financial protection for participants and spectators. Both bonds work together to uphold the integrity of combative sports in Georgia.
How Much Do Promoter License Bonds Cost in Georgia?
$25,000 Georgia promoter license and match event permit bonds start at just $250 for a one-year term. Select your bond type below to purchase and receive your bond.
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates available from our nationwide network of providers.
How Does a Georgia MMA Promoter Bond Work?
By purchasing these bonds, you enter a legally-binding contract between three parties:
- Principal: You, the boxing or MMA promoter
- Obligee: The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission
- Surety: The provider issuing the bond
If you, as the principal, break the bond terms, claims can be made against the bond. The surety will pay valid claims up to the coverage limit, which you must reimburse.
How Do I Get a Promoter License Bond in Georgia?
SuretyBonds.com provides the fastest and easiest way to get promoter license and match event permit bonds. To get started, follow these simple steps:
- Apply: Fill out the online application form
- Receive Quote: Receive your free quote in one business day or less
- Purchase: Checkout on our secure online portal
We’ll email your official bond form(s) immediately after processing — typically same-day! If you have any questions, call 1 (800) 308-4358 to speak with a surety expert.
Can I Get Bonded With Bad Credit?
Yes, you can often get a promoter license bond even with bad credit. However, keep in mind that this may lead to a higher premium.
When you apply, we will explore our nationwide markets to find the best available rate for you. Apply now to get started!
How to Renew Your Promoter License Bond
You must renew your Georgia promoter license bond before the current one-year term ends. After paying your renewal invoice, you'll receive instructions to ensure your bond remains active for the next term.
Match event permit bonds are valid for a specific timeframe and do not renew. Apply for a new bond as necessary.
How to Become an Event Promoter in Georgia
To get an event promoter license from the GAEC, you must submit the following materials:
- Completed promoter license application form
- A check for the applicable license fee
- Copies of most recent federal and state tax returns
- Signed $25,000 license bond form
- Scanned copy of acceptable proof of ID
Apply online through the Secretary of State’s website of mail your packet to the address below:
Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission
Room 802 West Tower
#2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Atlanta GA 30334
Once the Board approves your license, you must apply for an event permit and purchase insurance coverage as well as a $25,000 match permit surety bond for all planned events. The GAEC Board will vote to approve or deny each event at their meetings.
GAEC event promoter licenses need to be renewed every two years.
