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Utah resort liquor license bonds.
$250 flat.

A Utah resort liquor license requires a $25,000 bond filed with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services. Ours is $250 flat — the price you see is the checkout price, identical for every licensee. A quick soft credit check may apply; the bond is issued when you pay.

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Required for a UT resort liquor license — filed with DABS under Title 32B
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Fixed amount, fixed price — $25,000 bond, $250, no quote theater
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Soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantissued the moment you pay1–3 yrterms available
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How it works

Three steps to filed.

Your DABS license packet is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process — no broker phone tag:

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. The credit check 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 DABS

Pay online and receive the executed bond ready to file with your resort liquor 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

Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) licenses retail alcohol operations under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Title 32B), and conditions a resort liquor license on a surety bond. The bond is a compliance-and-tax guarantee: it stands behind your faithful compliance with Title 32B and the rules and directives of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier standing behind you, and the State of Utah (the obligee). If a licensee violates the alcohol-control laws or fails to pay amounts owed, the state can recover against the bond up to the surety's limit.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The bond is one line item on a larger DABS packet that also includes application and license fees set by the state.

Utah Code Title 32B (Alcoholic Beverage Control Act)Utah's Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Title 32B) authorizes DABS and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission to require a surety bond as a condition of a retail license. The resort license bond amount used here is $25,000, conditioned on the licensee's faithful compliance with Title 32B and Commission rules. Bond amounts and fees are set by statute and Commission rule and can change — confirm the current figure on your DABS application.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a UT resort liquor license — filed with DABS
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Renewing a resort license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing
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Opening a resort food-and-beverage operation that serves under a resort license
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Reinstating a license after a lapse that reset your bond requirement

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 flat — the price is set by our carrier's rate book for this bond, not a percentage of the amount. 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 Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services requires it as a condition of a resort liquor license, under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Title 32B). The bond is filed as part of your DABS license packet.
What does the bond guarantee?That you faithfully comply with Title 32B and the rules and directives of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. If you violate the alcohol-control laws or fail to pay amounts owed, the state can recover against the bond — 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's the only extra step beyond the application, and it informs approval, not price. The price stays $250 either way: credit can affect whether we approve the bond, never what it costs.
Is the bond the only DABS cost?No — DABS also charges application and license fees set by statute, separate from the bond premium. We only handle the surety bond; confirm the current fee schedule with DABS.
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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