Florida cigarette stamping distributor bonds.
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A Florida cigarette stamping agent — a distributor that affixes tax stamps to unstamped cigarettes — must post a surety bond with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco under Fla. Stat. §§210.05 and 210.08. The bond amount is sized to your tax liability; our premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — priced by your bond amount, not a credit tier.

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Required for a FL cigarette stamping agent license under §§210.05(3)(b) and 210.08

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Amount runs about 110% of your estimated monthly tax liability — generally not less than $2,000, often $45,000+

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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — priced by your bond amount; a quick soft credit check may apply for approval, never a hard inquiry

1% rate$100 minimum, set by your bond amountFastinstant underwriting for mostSoft pullnever a hard inquiry

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard cigarette bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the Division of ABT. Larger stamping bonds may get a quick review. Here is the whole thing:

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

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The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. Smaller bonds generate as soon as you pay; larger stamping-agent amounts may get a quick underwriting review within 48 hours.

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File on form ABT-6032

Submit the executed bond on form ABT-6032 with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the division insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the stamping distributor bond covers

Florida taxes cigarettes through tax stamps affixed to each pack. A stamping agent (stamping distributor) buys and affixes those stamps — generally within 10 days of receiving unstamped cigarettes — under Chapter 210. Because the agent carries tax liability on the stamps, the state requires a surety bond.

Under Fla. Stat. §§210.05(3)(b) and 210.08, the bond is filed with the DBPR Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco on form ABT-6032. It guarantees you pay all cigarette taxes due and comply with Chapter 210. The amount generally runs about 110% of your estimated monthly tax liability and is typically not less than $2,000 — for active stamping agents it is often $45,000 or more.

It is not insurance for you. No license or permit issues without the bond, and if it lapses you are enjoined from further transactions. If the Division collects on the bond for unpaid tax, you repay the surety. The premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — priced by your bond amount, not a credit tier. A quick soft credit check may apply, and it never affects your score.

Fla. Stat. §§210.05, 210.08 (form ABT-6032)Under Fla. Stat. §§210.05(3)(b) and 210.08, cigarette stamping agents and wholesale distributors must post a surety bond filed with the DBPR Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco on form ABT-6032, guaranteeing payment of cigarette taxes and compliance with Chapter 210. For stamping agents the bond generally runs about 110% of estimated monthly tax liability (not less than $2,000). Confirm your required amount with the Division.

You need this bond if you are

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A licensed cigarette stamping agent that affixes Florida tax stamps to unstamped cigarettes

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A wholesale cigarette distributor the Division requires to bond under §210.08

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Importing cigarettes into Florida as a stamping distributor before the tax is settled

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Renewing or reinstating a stamping-agent license after a bond lapse

One application, then a quick review on larger bonds.

Submit the application with your required bond amount — smaller bonds generate instantly; larger stamping-agent amounts may get a quick underwriter review.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Florida cigarette stamping distributor bond?The premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — priced by your bond amount, not a credit tier. The bond amount itself generally runs about 110% of your estimated monthly cigarette tax liability (not less than $2,000), so for active stamping agents it is often $45,000 or more. Enter your figure and your exact price appears at the application.

How is this different from the tax-paid distributor bond?A stamping agent affixes the tax stamps and carries the tax liability, so the bond amount is sized to that liability (often $45,000+). A tax-paid distributor handles already-stamped cigarettes and posts a $2,000 bond. They are separate licenses with separate bonds.

Which form do I file?Form ABT-6032, the DBPR Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco surety bond form. We issue the executed bond ready to submit with your license application.

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.

What happens if the bond lapses?No license or permit issues without an active bond, and if the bond expires or is cancelled you are enjoined from further transactions. We send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out so it stays continuous.

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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