Illinois brew pub bonds.
From $100.

An Illinois brew pub manufactures and sells its own beer, so it owes the state liquor gallonage tax, and the Department of Revenue requires a financial-responsibility bond standing behind that tax. The amount depends on your tax liability. The price is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.

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Filed with the Illinois Department of Revenue as financial responsibility for liquor gallonage tax

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Amount is generally twice your average monthly liquor tax liability — $1,000 minimum, $100,000 maximum

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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum, no credit fields — enter your required bond amount and see your exact price

1% rate$100 minimum premiumNo SSNin the applicationFastoften issued on the spot

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

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

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Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount your tax liability requires, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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Issued on the spot

The application collects no credit information and there is 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 brew pub license and liquor tax registration. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the brew pub bond actually covers

A brew pub license in Illinois lets a licensee manufacture beer (up to the statutory cap) and sell it at retail. Because the brew pub is also a manufacturer, it owes Illinois liquor gallonage tax on what it makes — and the Department of Revenue requires a financial-responsibility bond standing behind that tax.

The bond is generally set at twice the licensee's average monthly liquor tax liability, with a $1,000 minimum and a $100,000 maximum. New brew pubs usually start near the minimum and the amount is adjusted as actual liability becomes clear.

The bond guarantees the gallonage tax gets paid — if the brew pub fails to remit, the Department can recover against it, and if the surety pays, the brew pub repays the surety. It is filed with the Department of Revenue as part of the liquor tax registration that accompanies the Liquor Control Commission license.

IL liquor gallonage tax — financial responsibility (Dept. of Revenue)Illinois brew pubs owe liquor gallonage tax as manufacturers, and the Department of Revenue requires a financial-responsibility bond for that tax — generally twice the licensee's average monthly liquor tax liability, with a $1,000 minimum and a $100,000 maximum. The brew pub license itself is issued by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission under the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5). Confirm your required bond amount with the Department of Revenue.

You need this bond if you are

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Opening an Illinois brew pub that manufactures and sells its own beer

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Registering for liquor gallonage tax as a brew pub manufacturer

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Renewing a brew pub license whose financial-responsibility bond is expiring

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Increasing production so the Department adjusts your required bond amount

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with your required bond amount — 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 Illinois brew pub bond?The price is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — set by the amount you enter, not a credit tier. The bond amount itself is generally twice your average monthly liquor tax liability — a $1,000 minimum up to a $100,000 maximum. Enter that figure and your exact price appears at the application.

Why does Illinois require it?A brew pub is a manufacturer for tax purposes, so it owes liquor gallonage tax. The Department of Revenue requires the financial-responsibility bond to guarantee that tax is paid.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — there's no SSN or credit section to fill out. Most applications approve instantly; if a check ever runs (larger bond amounts may get a quick review), it's a soft pull that won't touch your score.

What amount should I choose for a brand-new brew pub?New brew pubs with no tax history usually start near the $1,000 minimum, and the Department adjusts the amount once your actual liability is known. If you are unsure, send us your situation and we will confirm.

Is this the same as my liquor license?No. The brew pub license itself comes from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. This bond is the separate financial-responsibility filing with the Department of Revenue for the gallonage tax you owe as a manufacturer.

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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