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New Jersey cigarette distributor bonds.
$100 flat.

The bond a New Jersey cigarette distributor files with the Division of Taxation under N.J.S.A. 54:40A-4. This page issues the $6,000 distributor bond at $100 flat, set by our carrier's rate book. The Division can require a larger amount tied to your stamp volume; send us your notice and we’ll quote it.

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Required for a NJ cigarette distributor license under N.J.S.A. 54:40A-4
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$6,000 base amount on this page — the Division can set it higher, tied to your monthly stamp value
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$100 flat — the price you see for the $6,000 base bond is the checkout price
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Distributor bonds at the base amount issue fast. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

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

The base distributor bond issues right after purchase. A larger Division-set amount may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with the Division of Taxation

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your cigarette distributor license. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the cigarette bond actually covers

New Jersey licenses cigarette distributors through the Division of Taxation under N.J.S.A. 54:40A-4. A distributor buys tax stamps to affix to each pack, and the state wants a bond standing behind the proper performance of the distributor’s duties and the discharge of its tax liabilities.

The Director of the Division of Taxation requires each licensed distributor to file a bond not less than the average monthly value of the cigarette stamps the distributor uses. This page issues the $6,000 base amount at $100 flat; if your monthly stamp volume calls for more, the Division sets the figure and we quote the larger amount.

The bond runs concurrently with the distributor's license and is payable to the Division of Taxation as obligee. If you fail to remit the cigarette tax you owe, the state can recover against it — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.

N.J.S.A. 54:40A-4New Jersey cigarette distributors are licensed by the Division of Taxation under N.J.S.A. 54:40A-4. The Director requires each licensed distributor to file a surety bond in an amount not less than the average monthly value of the cigarette stamps it uses, running concurrently with the license and payable to the Division as obligee. Confirm your required amount on your Division notice.

You need this bond if you are

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Applying for an NJ cigarette distributor license through the Division of Taxation
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Renewing a distributor license that requires the surety bond
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Increasing your stamp volume and re-sizing the bond to your monthly stamp value
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A non-resident wholesale dealer the Division asks to post a distributor bond

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — the application collects no credit information for this bond.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the New Jersey cigarette distributor bond?For the $6,000 base bond, the premium is $100 flat, set by our carrier's rate book. If the Division of Taxation sets a higher amount tied to your monthly stamp value, send us your notice and we'll quote it.
Why does New Jersey require it?It backs the tax stamps a distributor buys and the cigarette tax it owes. Under N.J.S.A. 54:40A-4 the Division of Taxation requires the bond, payable to the Division, so the tax on every stamp is guaranteed.
How is my exact bond amount set?The Director of the Division of Taxation sets it at not less than the average monthly value of the cigarette stamps you use. This page issues the $6,000 base amount; if your volume calls for more, send us your Division notice and we’ll size and quote it.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information for the base distributor bond. Larger bond amounts may get a quick soft-pull review, which never affects your credit score.
When does it renew?The bond runs concurrently with your distributor license. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your license never lapses over a missed email.
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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