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Kansas liquor manufacturer bonds.
$250 flat.

Kansas requires a licensed liquor manufacturer to file a $25,000 bond with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division under K.S.A. 41-317. Ours is $250 — set by our carrier for this exact bond, identical for every manufacturer. A quick soft credit check may apply; the bond is issued when you pay.

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Required for your KS manufacturer license — filed with the ABC Division on form ABC-804
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Fixed amount, fixed price — $25,000 bond, $250, no quote theater
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Soft credit check only — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score, and the price stays $250 either way
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantissued the moment you pay1–3 yrterms available
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How it works

Three steps to filed.

Your manufacturer license is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. That is the application — the only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. Any credit check that runs is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file with the ABC

Pay online and receive the executed bond (form ABC-804) ready to file with your manufacturer license application. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Kansas licenses liquor manufacturers through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Department of Revenue, and conditions the license on a $25,000 surety bond under K.S.A. 41-317. The bond is filed on form ABC-804 and runs to the State of Kansas.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Kansas (the obligee). The bond is conditioned on your compliance with the Kansas Liquor Control Act and the payment of any tax, penalty, or interest you owe under it.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. Manufacturers who stay current on their liquor taxes and follow the Act treat the bond as a license formality, not a risk.

K.S.A. 41-317 (form ABC-804)K.S.A. 41-317 requires a manufacturer applicant to file a bond with the application, in an amount the statute sets at $25,000 for a manufacturer, executed by corporate sureties licensed in Kansas and conditioned on compliance with the Kansas Liquor Control Act. The surety bond is filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division on form ABC-804 (or an ABC-803 escrow bond). Confirm the amount on your application.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a KS manufacturer license through the ABC Division
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Renewing a manufacturer license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing
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A distillery, brewery, or winery licensed at manufacturer scale in Kansas
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Re-filing after a lapse that the ABC flagged on your account

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $25,000?No. You pay $250 — the premium our carrier sets for this bond. The $25,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the state; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
Who requires this bond?The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Kansas Department of Revenue requires it as a condition of a manufacturer license, under K.S.A. 41-317. No active bond, no license.
What does the bond guarantee?That you comply with the Kansas Liquor Control Act and pay the liquor taxes you owe. If you fail to and the state or a harmed party recovers, the bond responds — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score. It informs approval, not price. The price stays $250 either way: credit can affect whether we approve the bond, never what it costs.
When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. You'll get renewal notices 60 and 30 days before expiration, with autopay available, and the bond must stay active for your manufacturer license to stay valid.
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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Other Kansas bonds.

KS Spirits Distributor ($15,000)
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KS Microbrewery ($2,000)
The $2,000 microbrewery bond under K.S.A. 41-317. $100, e-signed fast.
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KS Microdistillery ($2,000)
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KS Liquor Retailer ($2,000)
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