Owners or officers of tobacco wholesalers licensed in Arkansas who are appointed and commissioned as stamp deputies. Required when: Upon application for appointment and commission as a stamp deputy to handle cigarette tax stamps and collect tobacco products taxes.
Overview
What it is.
Owners or officers of tobacco wholesalers licensed in Arkansas who are appointed and commissioned as stamp deputies. Required when: Upon application for appointment and commission as a stamp deputy to handle cigarette tax stamps and collect tobacco products taxes.
Who usually needs it
Owners or officers of tobacco wholesalers licensed in Arkansas who are appointed and commissioned as stamp deputies.
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.
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.
StateARBond amountThe bond amount is prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and…Term lengthAnnualObligeeArkansas Department of Finance and Administration, SecretaryRenewalThe appointment and commission as a stamp deputy is effective for one (1) year and must be renewed annually. Proof that the bond is still in force must be provided to the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control.Bond classTax BondCategoryRetail & SalesBondCigarette Stamp Deputy BondStatutory referenceArkansas Code Annotated § 26-57-236JurisdictionState
