Utah liquor transport bonds.
$100 flat.

A Utah liquor transport licensee — picking up retail liquor orders from a state store and delivering them — must file a $10,000 compliance bond with DABS. Ours is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required for a UT liquor transport license — filed with DABS

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $10,000 bond, $100, no quote process

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Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Liquor compliance bonds are simple. 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 fields.

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Pay & e-sign

Compliance bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

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File with DABS

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your DABS liquor transport license application or renewal. Wet-ink original on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

A Utah liquor transport license lets a person or business pick up a retail licensee’s prepaid liquor order from a state liquor store or package agency and transport and deliver it directly to that retail licensee. The license is issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) and must be backed by a $10,000 compliance bond.

The bond is a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety, and the State of Utah through DABS (the obligee). It guarantees you follow Utah’s alcohol laws while transporting, transferring, or handling liquor — reporting shipments, carrying only authorized product, and meeting tax obligations. If you don’t, the state can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The license also requires a business license and evidence of commercial auto coverage; the bond is the surety piece of that checklist.

Utah Code § 32B-5-309 (liquor transport bond)Utah Code § 32B-5-309 requires a liquor transport licensee to file a $10,000 surety bond with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, conditioned on compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act while transporting liquor. The license also requires a business license and evidence of a commercial auto policy. Confirm the bond amount on your DABS application.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a UT liquor transport license through DABS

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Delivering prepaid liquor orders from a state store to retail licensees

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Renewing your transport license before the May 31 annual expiration

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A logistics or delivery business adding licensed liquor transport in Utah

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this bond's application doesn't collect credit information.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Utah liquor transport bond?The premium is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price for the $10,000 bond amount, the same for every transporter. There is no quote process for a fixed-amount license bond like this.

Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $100. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability to DABS if a valid claim is made — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) requires it as a condition of a liquor transport license, under Utah Code § 32B-5-309. No active bond, no license.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information at all. Small fixed-amount compliance bonds like this one rarely need a review.

When does it renew?Liquor transport licenses renew annually (expiring May 31), and the bond must stay active for the whole period. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year bond term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available.

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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