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What Is a Georgia Contractor License Bond?
A Georgia contractor license bond is a financial guarantee that a contractor will comply with state, city or county licensing laws. These bonds ensure construction work is performed according to any regulations that enforce building codes, contracted project completion or tax payments.
How Much Do Georgia Contractor Bonds Cost?
The price of a Georgia residential or general contractor license bond starts at $250 per year. Exact pricing varies based on creditworthiness. Apply online now to get your free quote instantly.
Other Georgia construction contractor bond rates start at just $100 and many are available for instant online purchase. If your bond requires an application, apply for a personalized quote. Your price will vary based on the bond type, bond amount and your qualifications.
Who Needs a Georgia Contractor Bond?
Georgia Code Statutes 43-41 requires individuals to file a $25,000 surety bond before being licensed as a residential contractor or general contractor in the state. Cities and counties also enforce their own individual construction bond requirements for licensing.
The state also enforces separate tax bond requirements for non-resident contractors. Bond amounts for non-residents vary based on gross annual receipts.
Other Construction Bonds in Georgia
You may also need a maintenance bond or other type of contract bond for certain construction projects in Georgia. These protect project owners from contractors who default or fail to uphold their contracts in any way.
If you work outside of Georgia, we also offer contractor license bonds nationwide.
How to Get a Georgia Contractor Bond
You can purchase most Georgia contractor license bonds instantly online. If underwriting is required for pricing, apply online by selecting the bond you need and filling out the quick online form.
Your licensing authority will determine what information is required for bond filing approval, but you'll typically need to provide the following details:
- Contractor or construction company name
- Physical business address
- License type
Once your order is processed, you’ll receive an email with your bonding confirmation. If required, we’ll mail your official bond form for you to file with the obligee.
How Fast Can I Get My Bond?
You can get your Georgia contractor license bond as fast as same-day with SuretyBonds.com. We offer instant general and residential contractor license bond quote approval AND email bond delivery within minutes of purchase. Many other local license bonds are available for instant online purchase with no application.
Some bonds may take longer to review and approve, but an account manager will respond within one business day of your application with a quote or next steps.
How Do Georgia Contractor Bonds Work?
Georgia contractor bonds protect consumers who could be harmed by defective construction or other license noncompliance. If you break the bond terms, the surety company will pay valid claims to harmed parties up to the full bond amount, which you must then reimburse in full.
Who Regulates Georgia Contractor Licensing?
The governing agency for your Georgia contractor license depends on the license type you need:
- The Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors regulates resident contractors at the state level.
- The Department of Revenue (DOR) authorizes nonresident contractors to work in the state, which requires a performance tax bond.
- City and county governments in Georgia enforce their own licensing and bonding requirements.
How to Get a Contractor’s License in Georgia
The contractor license application process in Georgia varies depending on the licensing agency and their individual requirements.
- The Secretary of State offers detailed instructions explaining how to apply for a state general or residential contractor license.
- The DOR requires nonresidents to submit a Contractor Performance Authorization Application ST-C 214-1.
If you need to get a contractor license to work in a particular city or county, contact your local government agency to verify the license type and bond amount required for filing approval.
More Resources
- Georgia SOS: Residential and General Contractors FAQ
- Georgia SOS: Residential and General Contractors Forms
- Georgia DOR: Nonresident Contractor Performance Tax Bond (ST-C 214-4)
- Georgia DOR: Nonresident Subcontractor Sales and Use Tax Bond Application (ST-C 214-2)
- Augusta: Doing Business
- Cobb County: Obtain a Business License
- Columbia County: Starting a Business
- DeKalb County: Business License
- Douglasville: Business
- East Point: Business License
- Grovetown: Builder/Contractor Paperwork Requirements
- Harlem: Contractors
- Kennesaw: Business License
- Lilburn: Business Licenses
- Lincoln County
- Macon Bibb County: Business Licensing
- Monroe County
- Newton County: Applications & Permits
- Smyrna: Business Licenses
- Thomson-McDuffie County: Building Permits
- Valdosta: Contractor Qualifications
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