Georgia Commercial Third Party Tester Bond
Overview
Commercial third-party testers in Georgia who administer CDL skills tests outside of a state testing facility need this bond before they can operate. It guarantees that you will conduct every test according to Georgia Department of Driver Services standards and that you will not falsify results, accept bribes, or issue fraudulent certifications. If you violate those obligations, the bond stands behind harmed parties and the state. This is a required credential, not an optional safeguard.
Who Needs This Bond?
You have been approved — or are applying — to become a Georgia-licensed commercial third-party tester authorized to administer CDL skills examinations on behalf of the state. Private truck driving schools, motor carriers, and testing organizations that want to conduct their own CDL road and skills tests instead of sending applicants to a state site fall into this category. If the Georgia Department of Driver Services has told you that a surety bond is part of your third-party tester agreement, this is the bond you need. You cannot legally administer CDL tests under that authorization until the bond is in place.
What is this Bond For?
Georgia requires commercial third-party testers to post this bond as a condition of their testing agreement with the Department of Driver Services. It protects the state and the public by ensuring that every CDL skills test you administer is legitimate, unbiased, and conducted according to federal and state standards. A fraudulent or negligent CDL certification puts dangerous drivers on Georgia roads — the bond creates a financial consequence for that outcome. It holds you accountable to the integrity of the commercial driver licensing process.
When is it Required?
Before you administer a single CDL skills test as an authorized Georgia commercial third-party tester, the bond must already be executed and on file with the Department of Driver Services. Your third-party tester agreement will not be finalized without it. Do not schedule test candidates, set up a testing site, or advertise your services until the bond is secured. The state will not recognize your authorization — and you will not be in compliance — without this bond in hand first.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Georgia and is governed by the requirements of the Georgia Department of Driver Services. It covers CDL skills testing activity conducted at any approved third-party testing site within the state. There is no local or county-level equivalent — this is a single, statewide licensing obligation.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application with your business information and third-party tester details, and your bond documents will be issued digitally. Download, print, and submit to the Georgia Department of Driver Services as part of your testing agreement package.
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