Ohio motor fuel dealer bonds.
From $100.

Ohio requires a licensed motor vehicle fuel dealer to file a tax bond with the Department of Taxation under ORC 5735.03. The minimum bond is $5,000 and the amount scales with your tax liability — pricing is 0.5% of your bond amount, with a $100 minimum.

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Required for a motor vehicle fuel dealer license under ORC 5735.03

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At least $5,000 — the amount scales with your average monthly fuel tax liability

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From $100 — your exact price appears at the application

0.5% of bond, $100 minprice scales with your bond amountFastinstant underwriting for mostNo credit reviewnot even a soft pull

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

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

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Your business details, the bond amount the state required, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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Most applicants clear underwriting instantly and the executed bond generates as soon as you pay. May get a quick review.

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File with the Department of Taxation

Submit the executed bond with your motor fuel dealer license application (form MF 201). Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists on them.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the fuel tax bond actually covers

Ohio licenses motor vehicle fuel dealers through the Department of Taxation under Chapter 5735 of the Revised Code. A dealer collects the motor fuel excise tax, and ORC 5735.03 conditions the license on a surety bond so the state has a financial guarantee behind the tax you collect and remit.

The bond is at least $5,000, and the Department of Taxation can set it higher in proportion to your tax liability — typically tied to your average monthly fuel tax. If your volume changes, the Department can adjust the required amount.

The bond stands behind the fuel tax you collect or owe — if you fail to remit, the state can recover against it. We issue the amount the Department set, with pricing at 0.5% of your bond amount, $100 minimum, ready to file with your motor fuel dealer license application (form MF 201).

ORC 5735.03 (Department of Taxation)Ohio Revised Code 5735.03 requires a motor vehicle fuel dealer to file a surety bond with the Department of Taxation, in an amount of at least $5,000, as a condition of the dealer license under Chapter 5735. The Department can set the amount higher in proportion to the dealer's tax liability. Confirm the amount the Department required on your notice or license paperwork.

You need this bond if you are

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Applying for an OH motor fuel dealer license through the Department of Taxation

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Renewing a dealer license whose bond is expiring or non-renewing

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Adjusting your bond amount after the Department re-sized it to your tax liability

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Reinstating a license after a lapse that requires a fresh bond filing

One application, most issued fast.

Submit the application with the bond amount the Department of Taxation set — your exact price appears in the application, and most applicants clear underwriting quickly.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Ohio motor fuel dealer bond?Pricing is 0.5% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum. The bond amount is at least $5,000 under ORC 5735.03, and the Department of Taxation can set it higher in proportion to your tax liability. Enter the figure on your notice and your exact price appears at the application.

What is the minimum bond amount?$5,000. That is the statutory floor under ORC 5735.03; the Department of Taxation can require more based on your average monthly fuel tax liability.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information for this bond, so most applicants see no credit step and approve instantly.

Which form do I file with?The motor fuel dealer license application is form MF 201, filed with the Ohio Department of Taxation. We issue the executed bond ready to submit alongside it.

Where do I file it?With the Ohio Department of Taxation, which administers the motor fuel tax. We issue the executed bond ready to submit with your dealer license.

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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