Georgia distillery tax bonds.
$120 flat.

Georgia requires a distilled-spirits manufacturer to file a $10,000 tax bond with the Department of Revenue before being licensed, under O.C.G.A. § 3-4-22. Our carrier's rate book prices ours at $120 flat, identical for every distillery. No credit section.

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Required for a GA distilled-spirits manufacturer license — distilleries and producers

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $10,000 bond, $120, no quote process

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Guarantees taxes, license fees, and penalties to the Department of Revenue

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Tax bonds like this are simple. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no credit section.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the Department of Revenue

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your distilled-spirits manufacturer license. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Georgia licenses distilled-spirits manufacturers and distilleries through the Department of Revenue's Alcohol & Tobacco Division, and conditions the license on a $10,000 tax bond under O.C.G.A. § 3-4-22. The bond is a tax guarantee, not a consumer bond.

It guarantees you pay all taxes, license fees, rental charges, interest, and penalties the Department assesses, and that you comply with Georgia's alcoholic beverage laws and regulations. It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety, and the State of Georgia (the obligee).

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays the state on your behalf, you repay the surety. Distilleries that file and pay on time treat the bond as a license formality. The bond renews on its own term; the state license runs on its own calendar (distilled-spirits bonds commonly align to a December 31 year-end).

O.C.G.A. § 3-4-22Georgia requires a distilled-spirits manufacturer to file a $10,000 surety bond with the Department of Revenue before licensure, under O.C.G.A. § 3-4-22 (Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code). The bond is conditioned on payment of all taxes, fees, and penalties and on compliance with the alcohol laws. Confirm your exact license type and bond amount on your Department of Revenue application.

You need this bond if you're

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Opening a Georgia distillery — manufacturing distilled spirits

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A registered producer of distilled spirits filing the tax-liability bond

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Renewing a manufacturer license whose bond is expiring or was non-renewed

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Adding distilled-spirits production to an existing alcohol operation

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this bond doesn't have one.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Georgia distillery bond?The premium is $120 — set by our carrier's rate book for this specific bond, the same for every distillery. There is no quote process.

Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $120. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the Department of Revenue — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

What does the bond guarantee?That you pay your distilled-spirits taxes, license fees, and penalties to the Georgia Department of Revenue and comply with the alcohol laws. If the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information for this bond. It never affects your credit score.

When does it renew?The bond stays active while you hold the license. This bond runs to December 31 whatever day you buy, and renews from that date; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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