Columbia County, Georgia Surety Bonds

Before any form of construction (e.g. specialty, commercial, residential, or building work) may be performed within Columbia County, Georgia, a registration certificate and/or permit is required of the contractor by the local Board of Commissioners. An applicable surety bond is likely also needed. 

In addition, a $5,000 Timber Harvesting Bond may be mandated by the County before a licensee can begin such work.

SECURE YOUR BOND

Each Columbia County surety bond and required limit can be found listed in the chart below. As you can see, Jet provides each bond for the guaranteed price of $100 for a one-year bond term. To get started with your purchase, simply select the “Secure Your Bond” button for instant issue!

Bond TypeLimitCost
Building Permit Bond$1,000$100
Timber Harvesting License Bond$5,000$100
Specialty Contractor Registration Bond$5,000$100
Residential Contractor Registration Bond$15,000$100
Commercial Contractor Registration Bond$20,000$100
GA Columbia County Surety Bond Pricing

Once purchased, the original signed and sealed bond form, along with any other required registration or permit paperwork, must be submitted to the Columbia County Board of Commissioners at the following mailing address:

Columbia County
Board of Commissioners
PO Box 498
Evans, GA 30809

Applications and other documents can be found on the County’s Licensing and Permits webpage.

Columbia County Surety Bond Details

Building Permit Bond - May be required of general contractors, builders, electricians, plumbers, and mechanical contractors applying for a permit to erect, construct, or repair a building. The surety bond provides compensation to the County if the permit holder fails to perform construction up to permit regulations and/or if any permit/penalty fees are left unpaid. If you need to cancel or renew this bond due to changes in the status of your building permit, give Jet a call at 855-296-2663 and our team will help you out right away.

Contractor Registration Bond - This may act as a prerequisite for obtaining a certificate of registration to work as a specialty, residential, or commercial contractor within the County (roofing, pool construction, landscaping, and yard sprinkler installation work falls under the specialty construction category). The surety bond may act as a form of restitution to any party that has suffered financial damages due to the contractor committing a violation of construction regulations. 

Details regarding construction standards and license/permit requirements can be found in Chapter 18 of the Columbia County, GA Municode. 

Certificates of registration expire on December 31st each year, so please plan accordingly. Further details on Jet’s cancellation and renewal process can be found via the links at the bottom of the page. 

Timber Harvesting License Bond - May be required to accompany a license application for harvesting timber within county limits. If the County is faced with having to re-ditch/repair existing ditch structures or remove harvesting residue (i.e. treetops, debris, logs, pulpwood, or any other timber materials) within a public right-of-way area due to the business violating the terms of their license, a claim might be filed on the bond to cover such costs. Additional details on what is expected of timber harvesting licensees can be found in Chapter 22 of the Columbia County, GA Municode.

Georgia Columbia County License/Permit 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).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

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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Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

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).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

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: