MD beer tax bonds.
$100 flat.

Maryland requires a beer licensee to post a $1,000 alcoholic beverage tax bond with the Comptroller as security for the beer tax. Our price is a flat $100 — set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, the same for every licensee. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required for your Maryland beer license — security for the alcoholic beverage tax under Tax-General §13-825

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$1,000 bond, $100 premium — the flat price for this bond, issued instantly

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Multi-year terms available — set it up once, keep your filing continuous

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Alcohol tax bonds are about the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

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Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section, no follow-up scavenger hunt.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Small fixed-amount tax bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase. At most, 1–2 business days.

SAME DAY

File with the Comptroller

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with the Comptroller of Maryland alongside your beer license. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Maryland taxes beer at the wholesale level, and the Comptroller requires a licensee who sells or delivers beer to post security for that tax. This bond is a tax-payment guarantee: it stands behind the beer tax you collect and owe, plus any penalties and interest.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Maryland through the Comptroller (the obligee). If you file late, fail to remit the tax, or violate the alcoholic beverage tax laws, the Comptroller can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays the state, you repay the surety. Licensees who file on time and remit the tax treat the bond as a licensing formality. We track it and notify you ahead of expiration so your $1,000 filing stays continuous.

Tax-General §13-825 (Comptroller)Under Md. Code, Tax-General §13-825, the Comptroller may require a manufacturer or wholesaler who sells or delivers beer to post security for the alcoholic beverage tax, generally in an amount of not less than $1,000 for beer. The bond is conditioned on timely filing of returns and payment of all beer taxes, penalties, and interest. Confirm the exact amount on your Comptroller notice or license application.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a Maryland beer license that requires alcoholic beverage tax security

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A manufacturer or wholesaler selling or delivering beer to retailers in the State

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

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Reinstating after a lapse in your alcoholic beverage tax filing

One application, issued instantly.

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

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Maryland beer tax bond?The premium is $100 flat — set by our carrier's rate book for this specific bond. The bond amount is fixed at $1,000, and every beer licensee pays the same $100.

Do I pay the $1,000?No. You pay $100. The $1,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the Comptroller if you fail to remit the beer tax — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The Comptroller of Maryland, as security for the alcoholic beverage (beer) tax under Tax-General §13-825. It is filed with your beer license.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — there's no credit section to fill out. Most applications like this approve instantly; if a check were ever needed, it would be a soft pull only, never affecting your score.

When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as your license requires the tax security. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices ahead of expiration, with autopay available.

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