Florida alcohol manufacturer bonds.
From $100.

Florida requires alcoholic-beverage manufacturers to file a surety bond with the DBPR Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco under F.S. 561.37, on form ABT-6032. The amount depends on what you make — and premiums are 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. A quick soft credit check may apply, and it never affects your score.

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Required for your DBPR manufacturer license under F.S. 561.37, filed on form ABT-6032

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Amount is set by license type — wine $5,000, malt/beer $20,000, spirits $25,000

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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum; a quick soft credit check may apply for approval — enter your required bond amount and see your price

1% of bond amount$100 minimumClearpricing — instant issuanceSoft pullnever a hard inquiry

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard beverage bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with AB&T. Here is the whole thing:

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Your business details, the bond amount your license type requires, and the effective date. The form may add a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

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Issued on the spot

The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score, and there is no waiting — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

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File with AB&T

Submit the executed bond on form ABT-6032 with your district licensing office. A separate bond is required for each license type. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the Division insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the manufacturer bond actually guarantees

Florida licenses alcoholic-beverage manufacturers through the DBPR Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, and conditions the license on a surety bond under F.S. 561.37. The bond is a tax guarantee: it stands behind the excise taxes you owe the state on what you produce.

The amount is set by what you manufacture. The Division's schedule on form ABT-6032 calls for roughly $5,000 for wine, $20,000 for malt beverages (beer), and $25,000 for distilled spirits or rectifying and blending. A separate bond is filed for each license or permit type, and no license issues without a properly executed bond.

It is not insurance for you. If the surety pays the state for unpaid beverage tax, you repay the surety. Manufacturers who remit their taxes on time treat the bond as a license formality, not a risk.

F.S. 561.37 (DBPR AB&T, form ABT-6032)Florida Statutes 561.37 requires manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic beverages to file a surety bond with the DBPR Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, on form ABT-6032, conditioned on payment of state beverage taxes. The Division's bond schedule sets amounts by license type — approximately $5,000 for wine, $20,000 for malt beverages, and $25,000 for distilled spirits. Confirm the amount for your exact license type before filing.

You need this bond if you are

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A licensed winery or cidery filing the $5,000 wine manufacturer bond

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A brewery or malt-beverage manufacturer filing the $20,000 beer bond

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A distillery filing the $25,000 distilled-spirits manufacturer bond

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Rectifying or blending spirits under a license that AB&T requires bonded

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount your license type requires — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file on form ABT-6032.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Florida alcohol manufacturer bond?Premiums are 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. The bond amount itself is set by license type — about $5,000 for wine, $20,000 for beer, and $25,000 for distilled spirits. Enter the figure for your license and your exact price appears at the application.

Why does Florida require it?Under F.S. 561.37, the bond guarantees the beverage excise taxes you owe the state. The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco will not issue or keep a manufacturer license active without a properly executed bond on file.

Which form do I file?DBPR form ABT-6032, the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco surety bond. We issue the executed bond on that form, ready to submit to your district licensing office. A separate bond is required for each license or permit type.

Is there a credit check?Yes. At this bond's usual amounts the application adds a credit consent, and the check is a soft pull that never affects your score. Most applicants approve instantly.

What amount should I choose?Match it to your license type — wine around $5,000, malt beverages around $20,000, distilled spirits around $25,000. If you hold more than one license type, you file a separate bond for each. Send us your license and we will confirm.

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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