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Georgia Contractor License Bond Guide

If you are applying for a contractor's license or construction permit in Georgia, you may need a surety bond. Read on to learn all about the bonding process with this complete guide.

Bond Overview

  • Purpose: To ensure contractors uphold license regulations and contract terms
  • Regulating Body: The Georgia State Licensing Board or municipal licensing authority
  • Required Amounts: $25,000 for state licensing, varies for local licensing
  • Premium Rates: $125 for the statewide bond and start at $100 for local bonds

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?

Georgia residential or general contractor license bonds cost just $125 for the one year term. You can purchase your bond instantly online with no credit check or application.


Other Georgia construction contractor bond rates start at just $100 and many are also 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.

Bond Type
$25,000Residential and General Contractors Bond
$5,000Augusta/Richmond County Contractor BondSpecialty Contractors
$15,000Augusta/Richmond County Contractor BondResidential Contractors
$20,000Augusta/Richmond County Contractor BondCommerical Contractors
$5,000Columbia County Contractor BondSpecialty Contractor - pool installer, landscaper, yard sprinkler, roofer
$15,000Columbia County Contractor BondResidential Contractor
$20,000Columbia County Contractor BondCommercial Contractor
$1,000-$25,000Effingham County Completion Bond
$1,000-$100,000Cobb County Landscape Maintenance Bond
$1,000-$100,000Non Resident Contractors Tax Bond
$1,000-$100,000NonResident Subcontractor Sales and Use Tax Bond
$20,000Pump Contractor Performance Bond
$30,000Water Well Contractors and Drillers Performance Bond
$1,000-$25,000Bibb County Contractor Bond
$1,000-$25,000City of Douglasville Residential Contractor Bond
$25,000City of East Point General Contractor Bond
$10,000City of East Point Tradesman Contractor Bond
$1,000City of Grovetown Contractor BondElectrician & Low Voltage, Plumber, Mechanical HVAC
$5,000City of Grovetown Contractor BondSpecialty Contractor or Handyman, Pool Installer, Landscaper, Sprinkler System for Yard
$15,000City of Grovetown Contractor BondResidential General Contractor
$20,000City of Grovetown Contractor BondCommercial General Contractor
$1,000City of Harlem Contractor BondElectrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Contractor
$5,000City of Harlem Contractor BondPool Contractors, Landscapers, Roofers, Yard Sprinkler Installers
$15,000City of Harlem Contractor BondResidential Contractor
$20,000City of Harlem Contractor BondCommercial Contractor
$15,000City of Lincolnton Contractor Bond
$25,000City of Lilburn Contractor Bond
$10,000City of Kennesaw Contractor Bond
$15,000City of Smyrna Contractor Bond
$5,000City of Thomson Contractor Bond
$1,000-$25,000City of Valdosta Contractor Bond
$1,000Columbia County Contractor Bond
$15,000Lincoln County Contractor Bond
$1,000McDuffie County Contractor BondSubcontractor
$5,000McDuffie County Contractor BondGeneral or Residential Contractor
$10,000Monroe County Septic Contractor Bond
$1,000-$100,000Newton County Residential Maintenance Bond
$3,000City of Villa Rica Code Compliance Bond
$1,000-$50,000Fulton County Maintenance Bond
$1,000-$25,000Coweta County Landscape Establishment Bond
$25,001-$100,000Coweta County Landscape Establishment Bond
$3,000City of Chamblee Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Savannah Completion Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Smyrna Erosion Control Bond
$5,000-$100,000Cobb County Subdivision Maintenance Bond
$5,000-$150,000City of Roswell Landscape Maintenance Bond

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. 

Georgia Contractor License Bonds Overview

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 general or residential contractor license bond within minutes with SuretyBonds.com. 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: 

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. 

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. 

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