Georgia Water Well Contractor and Driller Performance Bond
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division requires water well contractors and drillers to become licensed and adhere to all applicable guidelines from the Water Well Standards Act – Laws OCGA 12-5-120 and the Water Well Standards Act - Rules.
Water well and drilling contractors must post a $30,000 surety bond before they can become licensed and registered. These bonds expire June 30 on a two-year term, which means that the exact term of the bond may be longer or shorter than two years depending on the bond’s effective date. A surety underwriter must examine the bond application, personal and financial credit history, and take into account the bond’s term when determining whether and at what premium a bond can be issued.
Take the first step toward becoming licensed and registered with the State of Georgia today! Apply online for a $30,000 contractor license bond in minutes!
Pump Contractor Performance Bond
The Director of the Environmental Protection Division of the State of Georgia requires new applicants for a pump contractor certification to post a $20,000 bond to become certified.
This bond is subject to underwriting consideration, with a $100 minimum premium. The exact price you pay for your bond will depend on an underwriter’s review of your financial history.
Pump contractors can renew their certification by using the Pump Contractor Renewal Application.
Various cities and counties in Georgia hold their own bond requirements for contractors in addition to any state-level requirements.
Columbia County Contractor Bonds
Columbia County, Georgia, holds contractor bond requirements for both contractors and specialty contractors.
Columbia County Specialty Contractor Bond
Specialty contractors — including roofing, pool construction, landscaping, and yard sprinkler installation — in Columbia County must post a $5,000 license and permit bond with the Development Services Division to register and obtain a certificate. This bond can be issued instantly online to all applicants for a set $100 premium.
Be sure to know your license type as it will be required on the bond application.
Information on specialty contractor registration can be found at Columbia County Code; Sec. 18-251. - Qualifications for a specialty contractor's registration and certificate
Columbia County Contractor Bond
Commercial contractors must post a $1,000 bond with the Columbia County Development Services Division to become registered. Purchase your bond instantly online for a $100 premium.
Be sure to know your license type as it will be required on the bond application.
Information on commercial contractor registration can be found Columbia Count Code; Sec. 18-250. - Qualifications for a commercial contractor's registration and certificate.
Lincoln County Contractor Bond
The Lincoln County Public Works Department requires contractors to post a $15,000 license and permit surety bond to become licensed in the county. Classifications included within the term “contractors” include:
General contractors
Roofing/siding/window contractors
Masonry contractors
Electrical contractors
Plumbing contractors
Conditioned air contractors
This bond can be purchased without a credit check at a $100 premium to all applicants. Get your bond instantly online today!
Additional requirements for contractors in Lincoln County can be found on the contractor requirements page.
City of Harlem Contractor Bond
Contractors in the City of Harlem are required by the Community Development Department to post a contractor license bond in accordance with their classification to register with the city. Registration forms can be found here.
Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Contractors
A $1,000 bond is required. Purchase this bond through ContractorBonds.com for $100.
Pool Contractors, Landscapers, Roofers, and Yard Sprinkler Installers
A $5,000 bond is required. This bond can be issued instantly online for a $100 premium.
Residential Contractors
A $15,000 bond is required. No credit check is required for this bond — purchase it instantly online for $150.
Commercial Contractors
A $20,000 bond is required. For $200, you can be bonded instantly online as a commercial contractor.
City of Valdosta Contractor Bond
General and residential contractors within the City of Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Dasher, and unincorporated areas of Lowndes County must hold a Georgia state license and be licensed in their municipal business area. Valdosta requires their contractors to obtain a business license and register with the city.
As a requirement of registration and licensure, Valdosta contractors must post a bond in an amount ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Because the bond amount varies, this bond is subject to underwriting consideration, meaning the applicant’s required bond amount and financial history will be considered when determining whether and at what premium a bond can be issued. Qualified applicants could pay as little as 1% of their bond’s amount!
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