Thomas County, Georgia Surety Bonds

If you are receiving a license or permit to work within Thomas County, Georgia, you may need to submit a Surety Bond as protection for the County and its people. This would include:

- $1,000 Typical License Bond for building contractors
- $5,000 Typical License Bond for specialty contractors (electrical, plumbing, and heating and air)
- $5,000 Precious Metals, Gems, Jewelry Dealer Bond
- Land Disturbance Bond
- Subdivision Maintenance/Warranty Bond

APPLY FOR YOUR BOND

For bonds that are $10,000 or less, your cost can be as low as $10 a month or $100 a year. Often, these rates wouldn’t require a credit check. However, some bonds may require a credit check and/or financial statements depending on the required bond limit.

Bond TermCost
Monthly$10
1 Year$100
Thomas County Surety Bond Rates

Whichever bond you have purchased, you will need to mail it to:

Thomas County Board of Commissioners
PO Box 920
Thomasville, GA 31799

If permitted, Jet will mail in the bond form for you.

Thomas County Bond Information

Contractor Bond: Contractors in Thomas County will need to file a Typical License Bond (can be referred to as a Contractor’s Bond) as protection for the County and its people against defective or careless workmanship. The $1,000 bond is required for building contractors, while the $5,000 is required for electrical, plumbing, and heating and air contractors. The bond will provide compensation for any defects the contractor fails to correct. 

Subdivision Maintenance/Warranty Bond: A contractor making improvements to the County infrastructure will need to file a Maintenance/Warranty Bond. Claims on the bond will come from the contractor’s failure to correct deficiencies in the installation, construction, or maintenance of the subdivision improvements. The bond’s limit shall be a percentage of the cost of the improvements. 

Land Disturbance Bond: A contractor who receives a land-disturbing permit will need to file a surety bond in the amount of $3,000 per acre (or part thereof). The contractor’s failure to comply with regulations or permit specifications may result in a claim. 

Precious Metals, Gems, Jewelry Dealer Bond: This $5,000 bond must be held by precious metals, gems, or jewelry dealers. It is conditioned on the dealer following Chapter 22, Article II of the Thomas County Code of Ordinances and reporting any stolen property (or suspected stolen property) or suspicious persons. Claims on the bond can be filed to compensate for damages of a dealer failing to comply with these obligations.

Surety Bond Renewals and Cancellations

If you need to renew your surety bond, such as an annually-purchased bond, Jet will send you a renewal notice through the mail and via email. Fill out the notice of renewal and send it back to get your renewal started—if additional information is required, a member of our team will contact you. 
To cancel your surety bond, send an email to bonddept@jetsurety.com to get the process started. We will request cancellation with Thomas County but will be obligated to follow any cancellation periods specified on the bond form. Some bonds may only be released after work has been completed.

Georgia Thomas 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).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

X

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: