Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Surety Bond
Any person or entity applying for a license to act as a distributor of tobacco products (other than cigarettes or cigars) in Florida. Required when: Upon application for a tobacco products distributor's license.
Overview
What it is.
Any person or entity applying for a license to act as a distributor of tobacco products (other than cigarettes or cigars) in Florida. Required when: Upon application for a tobacco products distributor's license.
Who usually needs it
Any person or entity applying for a license to act as a distributor of tobacco products (other than cigarettes or cigars) in Florida.
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.
StateFLBond amount$25,000Term lengthContinuousObligeeFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and TobaccoRenewalThe bond remains in effect continuously until cancelled by the surety with 60 days' written notice. The Division performs semiannual reviews to ensure the bond amount is adequate and may adjust the required amount at th…Bond classTax BondCategoryRetail & SalesBondDivision of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Surety BondStatutory referenceSection 210.40, Florida StatutesJurisdictionState
