Cigarette Wholesalers (any person who purchases, sells, or distributes cigarettes to retailers for the purpose of resale). Required when: Required as part of the application process for a Cigarette Wholesaler license or endorsement.
Overview
What it is.
Cigarette Wholesalers (any person who purchases, sells, or distributes cigarettes to retailers for the purpose of resale). Required when: Required as part of the application process for a Cigarette Wholesaler license or endorsement.
Who usually needs it
Cigarette Wholesalers (any person who purchases, sells, or distributes cigarettes to retailers for the purpose of resale).
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Performance bonds guarantee that a contractor will complete a project according to the contract terms. Typical Pricing:. • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value (one-time upfront premium). • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Full underwriting required: Credit, financials, experience, and bon…
Typical timeframe
Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 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.
StateWABond amount$5,000Term lengthAnnualObligeeWashington Department of RevenueRenewalThe bond must run concurrently with the wholesaler's license and is renewed annually during the business license renewal process.Bond classPerformance BondCategoryRetail & SalesBondProper Performance Surety BondStatutory referenceRCW 82.24.530JurisdictionState
