Putnam County, Georgia Surety Bonds

The County of Putnam requires a surety bond for certain trades or businesses. Such bonds are the $25,000 Contractor’s License Bond, $5,000 Timber Harvesting Bond, Road Acceptance Bond, and Land Disturbance Bond.

APPLY FOR YOUR BOND

As for the cost of your Putnam County Surety Bond, rates are largely determined by the bond’s limit. The chart below shows what Jet’s starting rates are at different bond limits. A credit check or other financial information may be required to provide a quote.

Bond LimitCost
$10,000$100
$25,000$125
$50,000$250
Putnam County Surety Bond Rates

All Bond Documents are sent to the following address:

Putnam County
Planning and Development
117 Putnam Dr, Suite B
Eatonton, GA 31024

If permitted, Jet will mail your bond directly to the County.

Bond Details

Contractor’s License Bond: A $25,000 surety bond that is required for contractors who are not required to be licensed by the State of Georgia. This bond is conditioned upon the contractor following Putnam County Building Codes and other applicable regulations. (Putnam County Code of Ordinances, Section 18-72)

Timber Harvesting Bond: A $5,000 surety bond required for a Timber Harvesting Permit. The bond is conditioned upon the faithful performance of harvesting, cutting, or removing standing timber. Claims on the bond can be filed to repair damages to county roads or rights-of-way from timber harvesting operations. (Putnam County Code of Ordinances, Section 46-82)

Road Acceptance Bond: This bond limit shall be in the amount of $5,000 per 100 feet of linear roadway or $6,000 with curb and gutter. It is one of the requirements for submitting a Request for Road Acceptance. (Putnam County Code of Ordinances, Section 28-82)
Land Disturbance Bond: This bond limit shall be in the amount of $3,000 per acre (or fraction of acre) of land-disturbing activity. Claims can be filed for a contractor’s permit violations or Code violations to account for bringing the land-disturbing activity back into compliance. (Putnam County Code of Ordinances, Section 30-34)

Renewals and Cancellations

Annually-purchased surety bonds will need to be renewed and Jet makes it easy. Just look out for a renewal notice near the end of your bond term in your mailbox or email inbox. Fill out the notice and send it back in to get your renewal started. If additional 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 from Putnam County but will be bound to any cancellation provisions enforced by the County or mentioned on the bond form; for example, bonds often have a 30-day cancellation period or may only be released when work is completed.

Georgia Putnam County Contractor License 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: