Florida cigarette tax-paid distributor bonds.
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A Florida tax-paid cigarette distributor — one that handles already-stamped cigarettes — posts a surety bond with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco under Fla. Stat. §210.08. The standard amount is $2,000; 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 tax-paid cigarette distributor license under §210.08

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Standard amount is $2,000 for tax-paid distributors — they handle already-stamped cigarettes

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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — priced by your bond amount; no credit information collected at standard amounts

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard tax-paid distributor bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the Division of ABT. Here is the whole thing:

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Your business details, the bond amount the Division set, and the effective date — at the standard amounts, that is the entire application.

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At the standard amounts the application collects no credit information, and there is no waiting for most applicants — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay.

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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 tax-paid distributor bond covers

A Florida tax-paid cigarette distributor buys cigarettes that already carry Florida tax stamps from stamping agents and distributes them to retailers. Because the tax is already settled, the bond requirement is smaller than a stamping agent’s — under Fla. Stat. §210.08 the standard tax-paid distributor bond is $2,000.

The bond is filed with the DBPR Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco on form ABT-6032. It guarantees that you comply with Chapter 210 (Florida’s cigarette laws) and pay any taxes and fees due to the state in connection with your distribution.

It is not insurance for you. No license issues without the bond, and if it lapses you are enjoined from further transactions. If the Division collects on the bond, you repay the surety. The premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — priced by your bond amount, not a credit tier; at the standard amounts the application collects no credit information.

Fla. Stat. §210.08 (form ABT-6032)Under Fla. Stat. §210.08, cigarette distributors must post a surety bond filed with the DBPR Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco on form ABT-6032, guaranteeing compliance with Chapter 210 and payment of taxes due. For tax-paid distributors (who handle already-stamped cigarettes) the standard bond is $2,000. Confirm your required amount with the Division.

You need this bond if you are

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A tax-paid cigarette distributor handling already-stamped cigarettes for resale to retailers

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Applying for a tax-paid distributor license through the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco

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Renewing or reinstating a tax-paid distributor license after a bond lapse

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A wholesaler the Division has placed in the tax-paid distributor category

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with your required bond amount — the executed ABT-6032 bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Florida cigarette tax-paid distributor bond?The premium is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — for the standard $2,000 bond, that is the $100 minimum. If the Division sets a higher amount, your exact price appears at the application.

How is this different from the stamping distributor bond?A tax-paid distributor handles already-stamped cigarettes, so the bond amount is a standard $2,000. A stamping agent affixes the stamps and carries the tax liability, so its bond amount is sized to that liability (often $45,000+). Separate licenses, 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?At the standard amounts the application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly. Larger bond amounts add a credit-consent step on the form; if a check does run, it is a soft pull that never affects your credit score.

What happens if the bond lapses?No license issues without an active bond, and if it 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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