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Georgia non-resident trapper bonds.
$100 flat.

A nonresident applying for a commercial trapping license in Georgia must post a $2,500 forfeiture bond in favor of the State under O.C.G.A. 27-3-61, conditioned on following the state’s trapping laws. Our carrier prices this specific bond at $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price — with a quick soft credit check that won’t affect your score.

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Required for a nonresident commercial trapping license under O.C.G.A. 27-3-61
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Fixed amount, fixed price — $2,500 bond, $100, no quote process
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Soft credit pull only — never affects your score, and the price stays $100 either way
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

A small forfeiture bond like this is simple surety. Here’s the entire process:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, the effective date, and a few commercial questions. The only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The soft credit pull never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

File with the DNR

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to file with your nonresident commercial trapping license application. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the forfeiture bond covers

Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources issues a nonresident commercial trapping license under O.C.G.A. 27-3-61. A nonresident applicant must post a $2,500 forfeiture bond in favor of the State, conditioned on faithful compliance with Georgia’s laws and the board’s regulations governing trappers and trapping.

It is a forfeiture bond, not a typical license bond: the Commissioner can recover stated amounts against it for violations — commonly $500 for a first violation, $1,000 for a second, and up to $2,500 for a third or subsequent within a two-year period. The bond runs to April 1, the date the license period ends, whatever day you buy.

It is not insurance for you — if the state recovers on the bond for a violation, you repay the surety. Trappers who follow the rules treat the bond as a licensing formality, not a risk.

O.C.G.A. 27-3-61O.C.G.A. 27-3-61 requires a nonresident commercial trapping license applicant to post a $2,500 forfeiture bond in favor of the State of Georgia (cash or surety), conditioned on compliance with the state’s trapping laws and DNR regulations. The Commissioner may recover $500 for a first violation, $1,000 for a second, and $2,500 for a third or subsequent violation within two years. The term is one year, matching the license.

You need this bond if you’re

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A nonresident applying to trap commercially in Georgia
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Renewing a nonresident commercial trapping license for the next season
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An out-of-state fur trapper the DNR requires to post the forfeiture bond
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Re-applying after a lapse in your nonresident trapping bond

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a few commercial questions and a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. The bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Georgia non-resident trapper bond?The premium is $100, set by our carrier’s rate book for the fixed $2,500 bond amount, the same for every nonresident trapper. There is no quote process.
Do I pay the $2,500?No. You pay $100. The $2,500 is the maximum the state can forfeit against the bond for violations — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
What is a forfeiture bond?It lets the state recover set amounts directly for violations — $500 for a first, $1,000 for a second, up to $2,500 for a third within two years under O.C.G.A. 27-3-61. If the state recovers, you repay the surety.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score. It informs approval, not price: the premium stays $100 either way.
When does it renew?The bond runs to April 1, the statutory date the license cycle ties to, whatever day you buy. We send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out so your bond never lapses.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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