Thomson-McDuffie County, Georgia License and Permit Bonds

Before construction, land development, or timber harvesting work may begin, the Thomson-McDuffie Planning and Zoning Department may require a surety bond of the permit applicant.

APPLY FOR YOUR BOND

Bond limits are typically determined by the governing regulator such as the Planning and Zoning Department. 

When it comes to the Contractor Permit Bond, a $5,000 limit is required for residential and general contractors, while a $3,000 amount is mandated for subcontractors. The Timber Harvesting Bond has a standard $5,000 bond limit. And as for the Land Development Bond, the limit must be equal to $3,000 for each acre proposed in the land-disturbing plan—approval from the Department is needed. 

At Jet, the cost of a License or Permit Bond is a small fraction of the bond’s limit, and occasionally, is based on a soft credit check or a financial review of the applicant. However, this process only applies to $25k and over bond amounts. For example, if you are seeking up to a $10,000 limit, a one-year bond term may be instantly purchased for just $100.

Additional bond limits and Jet’s available rates can be found in the price chart below.

Bond LimitCost
Up to $10,000$100
$25,000$125
$50,000$250
$100,000$500
Thomson-McDuffie County Bond Prices

Once your surety bond has been purchased with Jet, the original signed and sealed bond form must be submitted to the Thomson-McDuffie County Planning and Zoning Department at the following mailing address:

City of Thomson & McDuffie County
Planning and Zoning Department
210 Railroad Street
Thomson, GA 30824

Thomson-McDuffie County Permit Bond Details

Contractor Permit Bond - Before building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical construction may begin within the County, licensed contractors must obtain a permit and surety bond. Regulations to be followed can be found on the Adopted Codes webpage. Failure to comply with permit requirements and/or violating a code rule may result in the Planning and Zoning Department filing a bond claim. Should this occur, funds from the claim will typically cover any financial damages that were incurred by the claimant. 

Permit applications and other documents can be found on the Department’s Building Permits webpage. 

Timber Harvesting Bond - May be required of individuals or businesses that harvest timber within the Thomson-McDuffie County area. Local regulations and permit terms are to be followed. Should the Planning and Zoning Department be forced to clean up any harvesting residue or re-ditch/repair a ditch structure within a public right-of-way, a claim may be filed against the permit holder’s bond. The claim payout will be used to compensate the Department for the costs associated with the violation. 

The Timber Harvesting Permit application is available here.

Land Development Bond - The Planning and Zoning Department may require this bond as a prerequisite for the issuance of a land-disturbing permit. The terms and conditions of the permit must be fulfilled by the property owner/developer in question and all regulations pursuant to the Land Development Code are to be complied with. The Department may file a claim on the bond if a permit violation is committed. Funds from the official claim will go towards the hiring of a new contractor to stabilize the construction site and bring it into compliance with local and state standards.

Georgia Thomas-McDuffie 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:

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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: