Georgia tobacco distributor bonds.
From $100.

A Georgia tobacco distributor that buys tax stamps on account posts a bond with the Department of Revenue under O.C.G.A. § 48-11-16. The commissioner sets the amount, sized to your stamp purchases — pricing starts from $100, and the application collects no credit information.

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Required to buy cigarette tax stamps on account under O.C.G.A. § 48-11-16

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Amount set by the commissioner — sufficient to secure the stamps you take on account

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Pricing from $100 — enter your required amount at the application to see your exact price

From $100most applicants near minimumInstantapproval for mostNo SSNin the application

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard tobacco bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the Department of Revenue. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount the state required, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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Issued on the spot

No credit fields and no waiting — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

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File with the Department of Revenue

Submit the executed bond with your tobacco distributor permit. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists on them.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the tobacco bond actually covers

Georgia taxes cigarettes through a tax stamp affixed to each pack. Under O.C.G.A. § 48-11-16, the commissioner can permit a licensed distributor to buy stamps on account rather than paying up front — but only if the distributor posts a bond securing payment for the stamps delivered.

The amount is set by the commissioner — sufficient, in the commissioner's opinion, to secure the stamps you take on account. The bond is conditioned on you paying all taxes, fees, penalties, and interest and complying with the Department of Revenue's rules. Stamps bought on account are due by the 20th of the following month.

It is a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety, and the State of Georgia (the obligee). If you fail to pay for stamps taken on account, the state recovers against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety. We issue the amount the commissioner set; pricing starts from $100 and the application collects no credit information.

O.C.G.A. § 48-11-16Under O.C.G.A. § 48-11-16, the State Revenue Commissioner may permit licensed tobacco distributors to purchase cigarette tax stamps on account only if they post security — a surety bond, cash, or approved negotiable securities — in an amount the commissioner deems sufficient to secure payment for stamps delivered on account. Confirm your required amount with the Department of Revenue.

You need this bond if you are

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A licensed tobacco distributor buying cigarette tax stamps on account

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Applying for stamp-purchase-on-account privileges with the Department of Revenue

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Increasing your stamp volume and resizing the bond the commissioner requires

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Renewing a distributor permit whose bond is expiring or was released

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount the commissioner set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file with the Department of Revenue.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Georgia tobacco bond?Pricing is variable, starting from $100. The amount itself is set by the State Revenue Commissioner, sized to secure the cigarette tax stamps you buy on account. Enter that figure at the application to see your exact price.

Why does Georgia require it?It backs the tax stamps a distributor buys on account before paying for them. Under O.C.G.A. § 48-11-16, the commissioner only grants stamp-purchase-on-account privileges to distributors who post a bond securing payment.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information for this bond. If a check ever applies on a larger amount, it's a soft pull that never affects your credit score.

How is my amount set?The State Revenue Commissioner sets it — an amount sufficient, in the commissioner's opinion, to secure the stamps you take on account. Send us your Department of Revenue notice and we'll confirm.

Where do I file it?With the Georgia Department of Revenue, alongside your tobacco distributor permit. We issue the executed bond ready to submit.

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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