Florida fuel importer bonds.
From $100.

The bond a Florida fuel importer files with the Department of Revenue under Chapter 206, F.S. Unlike the terminal-supplier bond, an importer bond is sized to secure 60 days of tax liability on motor or diesel fuel transported into Florida — and pricing is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum; your exact price appears in the calculator below.

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Required under Chapter 206, F.S. for licensed importers of motor and diesel fuel

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Amount set to 60 days of fuel-tax liability on fuel transported into Florida

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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — a quick soft credit check may apply for approval, never a hard inquiry; your exact price appears at the application

1% of amount$100 minimumSoft pullnever a hard inquiryInstantapproval for most

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard importer bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the Department of Revenue. Here is the whole thing:

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Apply online

Your business details, the penal sum the Department required, 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

Most applications approve instantly — the credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. The executed bond is generated as soon as you pay; larger amounts may get a quick review.

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File with the Department of Revenue

Submit the executed bond with your importer license registration. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists on them.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the importer bond actually covers

A Florida fuel importer transports motor or diesel fuel into the state from out of state, and is licensed under Chapter 206, F.S. by the Department of Revenue. Because the tax attaches as the fuel enters Florida, the state requires a bond standing behind the importer’s tax liability.

Unlike the terminal-supplier and wholesaler bond (about 3× average monthly tax, capped at $300,000), an importer’s bond is maintained in an amount sufficient to secure roughly 60 days of tax liability on the fuel transported into Florida. The figure scales with how much fuel you import.

The bond stands behind the tax you owe — if you fail to remit, the Department can recover against it, and if the surety pays, you repay the surety. We issue the amount the Department set; pricing is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. A quick soft credit check may apply, and it never affects your score.

Chapter 206, F.S. (importer bond)Under Chapter 206, F.S., a fuel importer’s bond is maintained in an amount sufficient to secure payment of approximately 60 days of tax liability on motor or diesel fuel transported into Florida. Administered by the Department of Revenue under Rule Chapter 12B-5, F.A.C. Confirm your required amount on your importer registration.

You need this bond if you are

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A licensed fuel importer bringing motor or diesel fuel into Florida

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Registering as an importer for the first time with the Department of Revenue

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Renewing an importer license whose bond is expiring or non-renewing

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Increasing your import volume and re-sizing the bond to 60 days of liability

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the penal sum the Department of Revenue set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Florida fuel importer bond?Pricing is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. The amount itself is set by the Department of Revenue, sized to roughly 60 days of your fuel-tax liability on fuel imported into Florida. Enter that figure and your exact price appears at the application.

How is the importer bond different from the wholesaler bond?The terminal-supplier and wholesaler bond is about 3× your average monthly tax, capped at $300,000. The importer bond is sized to roughly 60 days of tax liability on fuel transported into Florida — a different calculation for a different license 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 applications approve instantly.

Can I post something other than a bond?Chapter 206 accepts a surety bond, an assigned time deposit, or an irrevocable letter of credit. A surety bond is usually cheapest, because you pay a premium rather than tying up the full amount in cash or bank collateral.

Where do I file it?With the Florida Department of Revenue, alongside your importer license registration. We issue the executed bond ready to submit.

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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