Canton, Georgia Surety Bonds

Before various construction projects (e.g. landscaping, sewer, and water/wastewater work) may begin in the City of Canton, Georgia, the local Community Development Department may require a surety bond. 

For more information on the bonds offered by Jet Insurance Company, read further below.

APPLY FOR YOUR BOND

At Jet, approved rates for a License/Permit Bond are a small percentage of the bond limit and are based on a soft credit check of the applicant. If you are seeking a bond amount over $15k, a review of your business finances may also be taken into consideration.

Various bond limits and Jet’s preferred tier rates can be found in the price chart below. For instance, the cost of a surety bond with a limit of up to $10,000 starts at just $100 for a one-year bond term.

Bond LimitCost
Up to $10,000$10
$25,000$100
$50,000$175
$100,000$250
GA Canton Surety Bond Pricing

Once you have completed your purchase with Jet, the original signed and sealed bond form must be submitted to the Canton Community Development Department at the following mailing address:

City of Canton
Community Development Department
110 Academy Street
Canton, GA 30114

Applications and other forms can be found via the City’s Online Permitting & Licensing Portal.

City of Canton Surety Bond Details

Landscape Establishment Bond (Performance and Maintenance Bond) - Required of landowners or developers that are applying for a certificate of occupancy from the Community Development Department. The bond limit must be equal to 150% of the estimated costs of the landscape installation and materials used. Once construction has been completed and approved by the Department, the developer must uphold the terms of the tree protection/landscape plan and regulations pursuant to the Development Code, as well as perform any maintenance needed (e.g. replacing unhealthy trees or any other vegetation installed). Failure to comply with the above stipulations may result in the Department filing a bond claim. The City shall use funds from the claim to cover the cost of bringing the development/landscape into compliance.

Sewer Maintenance Bond - Once a sewer facility project has been completed by a developer, the permit holder may be required by the Community Development Company to post a maintenance bond for a period of 18 months. The limit must cover the cost of the facility and materials used. Similar to most maintenance bonds, the permit holder is responsible for maintaining the work completed. Further details can be found in Chapter 111 of the Canton, GA Municode. The surety bond will act as a means of restitution to the Department should a breach of contract occur.

Water and Wastewater Right-of-Way Bond - Prior to water and wastewater construction in a public right-of-way area, the Community Development Department may require a surety bond of the developer in question. The bond limit is determined by the Department and is likely based on the estimated cost of the permit project. The developer must uphold all permit regulations pursuant to Chapter 114 of the Canton, GA Municode, and most importantly, restore the public right-of-way area to its original or a better condition once construction has been completed. If permit standards are not met, the Department may file a claim against the bond. Funds from the claim will go towards restoring the right-of-way and any other disturbances to the surrounding area.

Georgia Canton City Landscape Establishment Bond Form

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

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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Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

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).

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Contract Bond Application:

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Owner Information:

Job Details:

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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Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

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Business Information:

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:

Contact Information: