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Tax Bond

Bond for Cigarettes, Cigarette Papers, Snuff, Cigar or Tobacco Distributor

Any person engaged in the business of producing, manufacturing, or importing cigarettes, cigarette papers, cigars, pipe tobacco, electronic smoking devices, or other tobacco products into North Dakota for the purpose of distribution and sale (Distributors, Manufacturers, or Wholesalers). Required when: Applying for a …

Overview

What it is.

Any person engaged in the business of producing, manufacturing, or importing cigarettes, cigarette papers, cigars, pipe tobacco, electronic smoking devices, or other tobacco products into North Dakota for the purpose of distribution and sale (Distributors, Manufacturers, or Wholesalers). Required when: Applying for a …

Who usually needs it

Any person engaged in the business of producing, manufacturing, or importing cigarettes, cigarette papers, cigars, pipe tobacco, electronic smoking devices, or other tobacco products into North Dakota for the purpose of distribution and sale (Distributors, Manufacturers, or Wholesalers).

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax 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. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…

Typical timeframe

Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateND
Bond amount$1,000
Term lengthContinuous
ObligeeNorth Dakota Office of Attorney General
RenewalThe bond is a continuing obligation that covers the initial licensing period and all subsequent renewal periods. While the license must be renewed annually by June 30, a new bond is typically only required with the init…
Bond classTax Bond
CategoryRetail & Sales
BondBond for Cigarettes, Cigarette Papers, Snuff, Cigar or Tobacco Distributor
Statutory referenceN.D. Cent. Code § 57-36-02
JurisdictionState
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