Dougherty County, Georgia License and Permit Bonds

If you’re working in Dougherty County, Georgia, you may need to file a surety bond as part of the requirements for your license or permit. These would include the $2,500 Security Services Bond, $10,000 Private Detective Bond, $25,000 Cable TV (CATV) Franchise Bond, Sewage Installation/Repair Bond or Land Disturbance Permit Bond.

APPLY FOR YOUR BOND

You can buy a Dougherty County License/Permit Bond with Jet for as low as $10 a month or $100 a year. Actual rates will vary depending on credit, and in some cases, financial statements.

Bond TermCost
Monthly$10
1 Year$100
Dougherty County Bond Pricing

Jet will prepare your Dougherty County Surety Bond and mail it to you. 

The Sewage Installation or Repair Bond will need to be sent to:

Dougherty County Health Department
2031 Newton Road
Albany, GA 31708-8201

To file other Dougherty County License/Permit Bonds, you will need to follow any filing instructions given to you. If no specifications are provided, you can send the bond to the address below:

Dougherty County
222 Pine Ave
Albany, GA 31701

The County of Dougherty requires the following kinds of surety bonds:

$2,500 Security Services Bond
This bond must be filed by those using security guards to protect against losses or damage caused by the guard’s negligence or misconduct. (Dougherty County Ordinances, Section 2-10-68)

$10,000 Private Detective Bond
This bond is used to protect against damages caused by a detective’s misconduct or negligence. (Dougherty County Ordinances, Section 2-10-61)

$25,000 Cable TV (CATV) Franchise Bond
A franchise grantee will need to file this bond to protect the County from losses from the grantee’s failure to comply with the provisions of the accepted franchise. (Dougherty County Ordinances, Section 2-10-80)

Land Disturbance Permit Bond
This bond is a requirement for the issuance of a land disturbance permit and must be in an amount equal to the cost of construction and any reasonable related costs (as determined by the Public Works Department). The bond is conditioned on the contractor following stormwater practices when disturbing the land; failure to comply with the stormwater management plan will result in a bond claim. (Dougherty County Ordinances, Section 2-14.5-3)

Sewage Installation or Repair Bond
This bond is used to protect against any accident or damage caused by negligence, misconduct, or violation of building regulations during the installation or repair of the sewage system.

If you need to renew your surety bond, just look out for Jet’s renewal notice. Our team sends it out through traditional mail and email near the end of your bond term. Simply fill it out and submit it to get your renewal started. If any information is needed, our team will reach out to you.

To cancel your bond, send us an email at bonddept@jetsurety.com. We will request cancellation with the County but will be bound to any cancellation provisions that are enforced.

Georgia Dougherty County Sewage Installation and Repair 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).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

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:

X

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: