GA fisherman forfeiture bonds.
Flat 3%. Enter your amount.

Georgia conditions a commercial fishing boat license on filing a forfeiture bond (or an affidavit) with the Department of Natural Resources under O.C.G.A. § 27-4-111. We issue it at a flat 3% with no credit check — enter the amount DNR requires and the premium updates.

Required to validate a GA commercial fishing boat license under O.C.G.A. 27-4-111
Stands behind the boat against forfeiture for wildlife-law violations under Title 27
Flat 3%, no credit pull — enter your required bond amount and the premium updates
Flat 3%of your bond amount$275minimum premiumNo creditcheck to issue
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How it works

Apply to filed in one sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard forfeiture bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with DNR. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · 5 MINUTES

Apply online

Your details, the bond amount DNR required, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

No credit check and no waiting — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with the Department of Natural Resources

Submit the executed forfeiture bond to validate your commercial fishing boat license. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

The whole pricing page.

Bond amount × 3% = your premium, one-time, $275 minimum. Enter the figure DNR required and the premium updates.

$2,500 bond
$275
$5,000 bond
$275
$10,000 bond
$300
About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the forfeiture bond actually covers

Georgia's Game and Fish law (O.C.G.A. Title 27) makes the filing of a bond or affidavit a condition for the validity of a commercial fishing boat license under O.C.G.A. § 27-4-111. The bond runs to the State and ties to the boat used in commercial fishing.

It is a forfeiture bond: it guarantees the licensee follows Georgia's commercial fishing laws and rules, and it stands behind the boat against the seizure-and-forfeiture provisions of Title 27 (e.g., § 27-4-137). If the vessel would otherwise be subject to forfeiture for a violation, the bond provides the financial guarantee in its place.

Because the required amount depends on your license and the boat, the figure is whatever the Department of Natural Resources names. Enter that amount and we issue the bond at a flat 3% with no credit check — same honest pricing as every bond we write.

O.C.G.A. § 27-4-111 (Game and Fish — commercial fishing boats)Under O.C.G.A. § 27-4-111, the filing of a bond or affidavit is a condition for the validity of a Georgia commercial fishing boat license, administered by the Department of Natural Resources. Title 27 also provides for seizure and civil forfeiture of boats used in violation of the wildlife code (e.g., § 27-4-137). Confirm the required bond amount with DNR.

You need this bond if you are

Licensing a commercial fishing boat in Georgia under the DNR commercial fishing rules
A commercial fisherman or dealer whose license is conditioned on a forfeiture bond
Replacing an affidavit with a bond to validate your boat license
Renewing your boat license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing

Five minutes, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount DNR required — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQs

Common questions.

If yours isn't here, the bond team can usually answer within the hour.

How much is the Georgia fisherman forfeiture bond? +
The premium is a flat 3% of the bond amount, with a $275 minimum. The amount itself is set by the Department of Natural Resources for your commercial fishing boat license. Enter the figure DNR required and the quote updates.
What does the bond do? +
Under O.C.G.A. 27-4-111 the bond (or an affidavit) is a condition for a valid commercial fishing boat license. It stands behind the boat against forfeiture for wildlife-law violations under Title 27.
Is there a credit check? +
No — the forfeiture bond is issued with no credit pull. Larger bond amounts may get a quick soft-pull review, which never affects your credit score.
Can I file an affidavit instead? +
O.C.G.A. 27-4-111 allows either a bond or an affidavit. Many license holders post the surety bond because it satisfies the requirement at a flat 3% rather than tying up cash. Confirm what DNR will accept for your situation.
What amount should I choose if I'm not sure? +
Ask the Department of Natural Resources for the exact figure tied to your boat and license. Send us the requirement and we will confirm the amount before issuing.
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