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Indiana cigarette distributor bonds.
$125 flat.

Indiana requires a registered cigarette distributor to file a bond with the Department of Revenue to buy tax stamps on credit. The statutory floor is $1,000; if your stamp purchases run higher the DOR can require more — send us your notice and we will confirm the price for that amount. This $1,000 bond is $125 flat, set by our carrier.

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Required for a cigarette distributor registration certificate filed with the DOR on Form CIG-1A
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$1,000 statutory minimum — the bond must be at least the sales price of the stamps you buy on credit
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No credit section in the application — most approvals are instant
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How it works

Three steps to registered.

Your distributor registration is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, the bond amount the DOR requires, and an effective date. That is the application — no credit section.

INSTANTLY

Approved

Approved as soon as you apply. There is no underwriting queue.

WHEN YOU PAY

File with the Department of Revenue

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to file with your Form CIG-1A distributor registration. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the cigarette bond actually covers

Indiana licenses cigarette distributors through the Department of Revenue under IC 6-7-1. A distributor buys revenue stamps to affix to each pack and may pay for them within thirty days of purchase — that credit privilege is the reason for the bond.

The privilege is extended on the express condition that a bond or letter of credit satisfactory to the department, in an amount not less than the sales price of the stamps, is on file — with a statutory floor of $1,000. The bond is filed alongside the Form CIG-1A registration application and the $500 annual registration fee.

It is not insurance for you. If you fail to pay for stamps purchased on credit, the Department can recover against the bond, and you repay the surety. We issue the $1,000 statutory-minimum bond at $125 flat; larger amounts the DOR requires are priced separately.

IC 6-7-1 (Cigarette Tax)Under Indiana Code 6-7-1, each cigarette distributor must obtain a registration certificate from the Department of Revenue (Form CIG-1A), pay an annual fee, and file a bond or letter of credit. The 30-day credit privilege for revenue stamps is conditioned on a bond satisfactory to the department in an amount not less than the sales price of the stamps, with a $1,000 statutory minimum. Confirm the required amount on your DOR notice.

You need this bond if you are

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Applying for an Indiana cigarette distributor certificate through the Department of Revenue
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Buying revenue stamps on the 30-day credit privilege rather than prepaying for them
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Renewing a distributor registration that requires the bond on file
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Increasing your stamp volume and filing a replacement bond for the higher amount

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields — no credit section. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Indiana cigarette distributor bond?The $1,000 statutory-minimum bond is $125 flat. If the Department of Revenue requires a larger amount tied to your stamp purchases, send us the notice and we will confirm the price for that amount.
Why does Indiana require it?It backs the revenue stamps a distributor buys on the 30-day credit privilege. Under IC 6-7-1 the bond must be at least the sales price of the stamps, so the tax on every stamp is guaranteed if you fail to pay.
What amount do I need?At least $1,000 — the statutory floor. The DOR sizes it to the stamps you buy on credit, so a high-volume distributor will need more. Send us your registration notice and we'll confirm the figure and price.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — most applications approve instantly.
Which form do I file?The bond is filed with your Form CIG-1A cigarette distributor registration application with the Indiana Department of Revenue. 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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