Security Bond

Licensed cigarette wholesalers who wish to purchase District of Columbia cigarette tax stamps on credit. Required when: Applying to purchase cigarette tax stamps on a credit plan rather than paying cash at the time of purchase. Exemptions: Wholesalers who pay for cigarette tax stamps in full by cash or immediate payme…

Bond amount"The bond amount is determined by the Office of Tax and Revenue based on the cr…
State or jurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
ObligeeDistrict of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue

Essential point: Pin down whether this is your bond, then start the application. Ava can confirm the right state and license type if you are not sure.

Amounts can vary

Selected requirement: "The bond amount is determined by the Office of Tax and Revenue based on the cr…. Other available requirements: "The bond amount is determined by the Office of Tax and Revenue based on the credit limit requested by the wholesaler for the purchase of cigarette tax stamps. Wholesalers must maintain a bond sufficient to cover their credit purchases.". Exact options still depend on the obligee, state, and underwriting.

Overview

What it is.

Licensed cigarette wholesalers who wish to purchase District of Columbia cigarette tax stamps on credit. Required when: Applying to purchase cigarette tax stamps on a credit plan rather than paying cash at the time of purchase. Exemptions: Wholesalers who pay for cigarette tax stamps in full by cash or immediate payme…

Who usually needs it

Licensed cigarette wholesalers who wish to purchase District of Columbia cigarette tax stamps on credit.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Miscellaneous commercial bonds cover a wide range of business obligations not fitting other categories. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger 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. Pricing varies by specific bond type and requirements. Some miscellaneous bonds may price higher depending on risk factors. Contact us for a specific quote.

Your quote determines the actual premium.

Typical timeframe

Credit-based approval — varies by bond type

Timing can change when underwriting needs more information.
Application details

How it works.

  1. Start the application

    Confirm the bond and provide applicant and business details.

  2. Review the quote

    See the terms and premium before deciding to continue.

  3. Pay and sign

    Complete the required payment and signatures.

  4. Receive the bond

    Get the issued bond and filing or delivery instructions.

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Next step

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