Pooler, Georgia Surety Bonds

The local Zoning Administration may require the following surety bonds as a prerequisite to the construction of a development/subdivision in the City of Pooler, Georgia:

If the property owner or developer (i.e. permit holder) violates a regulation or commits a breach of contract, the applicable bond may act as a means of restitution to the City for any financial damages incurred.

For details on such bonds provided by Jet Insurance Company, read further below.

APPLY FOR YOUR BOND

At Jet, the cost of a License or Permit Bond is a small percentage of the bond limit, and in most cases, is based on a soft credit check of the applicant. If you are applying for a bond amount over $15k, a review of your business finances may also be needed.

In the price chart below, you can find various bond limits and Jet’s preferred tier rates. For example, bond limits up to $10,000 may be purchased at $100 for a one-year bond term. To get started, simply select the “Apply for Your Bond” at the top of the page.

Bond LimitCost
Up to $10,000$100
$25,000$250
$50,000$500
$100,000$1,000
GA City of Pooler Surety Bond Pricing

Once purchased with Jet, the original signed and sealed bond form, along with any other required paperwork, must be submitted to the Pooler Zoning Administration at the following mailing address:

City of Pooler
Zoning Administration
100 SW US HW 80
Pooler, GA 31322

City of Pooler Surety Bond Details

Subdivision Performance Bond - May be required of the developer by the Zoning Administration. The bond limit must be equal to 150% of the total construction costs for all paving, curbs, gutters, drainage systems, sidewalks, water systems, and sewage systems within the subdivision. The permit holder is responsible for following regulations, which include resolving any problems discovered by the Administration within 10 days of notice. Failure to comply may result in the Administration filing a claim against the developer’s bond. 

Sidewalk Performance Bond - The terms and conditions of this surety bond are similar to the Subdivision Performance Bond when it comes to the required limit and permit regulations stated above. In addition, this bond applies to sidewalks in public right-of-way areas within the development and all construction must be completed within 18 months of the subdivision map being recorded. If a violation occurs, a bond claim may be filed by the Administration.

Development Maintenance and Warranty Bond - Upon completion of the development project and prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Zoning Administration may require a maintenance/warranty bond of the permit holder. The bond amount must be equal to 50% of the total cost of the infrastructure improvements made. The developer is responsible for upholding permit obligations, following development regulations, and completing all maintenance requests made by the Zoning Administration. Failure to repair defective or deteriorated work within 30 days of notification can lead to the Administration filing a claim against the permit holder’s bond. 

Landscaping Maintenance and Warranty Bond - Once all construction has been completed and an official Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Zoning Administration, a landscape/tree maintenance bond may be required of the developer for a period of two years. The bond limit must be equal in value to 100% of the total landscaping costs. Within this mandated period, the permit holder is to maintain the landscape and replace any unhealthy or dead trees upon notice from the Administration. Should the developer fail to fulfill all maintenance and warranty duties, a bond claim may be filed by the City. 

Details on applicable regulations regarding the construction of developments and subdivisions can be found in the Pooler, GA Municode.

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:

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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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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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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: