A Certified Scale Repairman's Bond is required for professionals who repair and maintain commercial weighing scales in Georgia. This $1,000 bond protects businesses and consumers by guaranteeing that scale repairmen perform their work honestly and follow state regulations. If a repairman incorrectly calibrates or tamp…
Overview
What it is.
A Certified Scale Repairman's Bond is required for professionals who repair and maintain commercial weighing scales in Georgia. This $1,000 bond protects businesses and consumers by guaranteeing that scale repairmen perform their work honestly and follow state regulations. If a repairman incorrectly calibrates or tamp…
Who usually needs it
Licensed scale repairmen (also called scale mechanics or registered servicemen) and service agencies in Georgia who install, repair, service, recondition, or test commercial weighing and measuring devices must obtain this bond as a condition for obtaining or renewing a scale mechanic license. This includes scale mechanics handling commercial scales, weights…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateGABond amount$1,000ObligeeCommissioner of Agriculture State of GeorgiaBond classLicense BondCategoryOtherBondCertified Scale Repairman's BondPlain descriptionA Certified Scale Repairman's Bond is required for professionals who repair and maintain commercial weighing scales in Georgia. This $1,000 bond protects businesses and consumers by guaranteeing that scale repairmen per…Who needs this bondLicensed scale repairmen (also called scale mechanics or registered servicemen) and service agencies in Georgia who install, repair, service, recondition, or test commercial weighing and measuring devices must obtain th…
