Tobacco distributors, wholesale dealers and jobbers, manufacturing distributors, and tobacco manufacturer's warehouses. Required when: Applying for a tobacco license or engaging in the business of selling, distributing, or handling tobacco products in Tennessee. Exemptions: In lieu of a corporate surety, the Commissio…
Overview
What it is.
Tobacco distributors, wholesale dealers and jobbers, manufacturing distributors, and tobacco manufacturer's warehouses. Required when: Applying for a tobacco license or engaging in the business of selling, distributing, or handling tobacco products in Tennessee. Exemptions: In lieu of a corporate surety, the Commissio…
Who usually needs it
Tobacco distributors, wholesale dealers and jobbers, manufacturing distributors, and tobacco manufacturer's warehouses.
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.
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StateTNBond amount$2,000Term lengthContinuousObligeeTennessee Department of RevenueRenewalThe tobacco license must be renewed annually by May 31. The surety bond is continuous and remains in full force and effect until terminated or cancelled by the surety or the principal with proper notice to the Commissio…Bond classTax BondCategoryRetail & SalesBondTobacco Tax Stamp Affixing Agent's BondStatutory referenceTenn. Code Ann. § 67-4-1015JurisdictionState
