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Georgia private detective and security bonds, for your agency license.
To license a private detective or private security company in Georgia, you file either a $25,000 surety bond or proof of a $1 million general liability policy with the state board. The bond is usually the faster, cheaper route to get licensed.
- $25,000 bondThe surety bond option for a Georgia agency license.
- Or $1 million in liability coverageGeorgia accepts a liability policy instead.
- Apply onlineMost agency bonds are approved quickly.
Georgia requirements last reviewed November 2026
- Bond amount
- $25,000For a company license
- Alternative
- $1M liabilityCertificate naming the Board
- Filed with
- State BoardPrivate Detective & Security Agencies
- Lapse
- Grounds for sanctionKeep it renewed
What it is
What the agency bond covers.
The bond protects people harmed when a licensed private detective or security company breaks Georgia law. Claims against the bond are limited to the bond amount.
The company name on the bond must match the name on your license application exactly. If the bond or policy lapses and is not replaced, the Board can sanction the license.
Georgia requirements
Georgia agency license requirements.
The Georgia State Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies, part of the Secretary of State's licensing division, reviews company applications.
| Option | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Surety bond | $25,000Original bond with the company name exactly as it appears on the application. | O.C.G.A. § 43-38-6; Board company application |
| Liability insurance | $1,000,000 general liabilityCertificate must name the Board as certificate holder. | O.C.G.A. § 43-38-6; Board FAQ |
| Keeping it current | No lapsesFailing to renew a canceled bond or policy is grounds for sanction. | O.C.G.A. § 43-38-11 |
Cost
What an agency bond costs.
For a $25,000 bond, the yearly premium is usually a small percentage of the bond amount, based mostly on the owner's credit.
- Personal creditThe main pricing factor.
- Years in businessAn established agency can price better.
- Bond vs. policyA bond is usually far cheaper than a $1 million liability policy, if you do not already carry one.
- Claims historyPast claims affect approval.
How to get it
Get your agency bond.
- 01
Apply online
Choose the Georgia private detective or security agency bond.
About 5 minutes - 02
Get approved
Many are approved instantly.
Minutes - 03
File with the Board
Send the original bond with your company application.
Same day
Questions
Agency bond questions, answered straight.
How much is the Georgia private detective bond?
The bond amount is $25,000. Georgia also accepts a $1 million general liability policy instead.
Who needs the bond?
Private detective and private security companies applying for a Georgia company license.
Does the company name matter?
Yes. The name on the bond must match your application exactly.
What happens if my bond lapses?
Failing to replace a canceled bond or policy is grounds for the Board to sanction your license.
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Sources: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-38-6, 43-38-11; Georgia State Board of Private Detective & Security Agencies company application and FAQ. This page is general information about bond requirements, not legal advice.
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