Florida fuel tax bonds.
From $100.

The bond a Florida fuel tax licensee — terminal supplier, importer, exporter, wholesaler, or alternative-fuel dealer — files with the Department of Revenue under Chapter 206. The department sets the amount; pricing is 1% of your bond amount, $100 minimum.

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Required under Fla. Stat. Chapter 206 for licensed fuel suppliers, importers, exporters, and wholesalers

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Amount set by the state — about 3× your average monthly fuel tax, up to $300,000

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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — enter the required amount and your exact price appears at the application

1% rate$100 minimumExactprice at the applicationSoft pullnever a hard inquiry

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

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

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount the state 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 executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review; the credit check is a soft pull that never touches your score.

SAME DAY

File with the Department of Revenue

Submit the executed bond with your fuel tax license application to satisfy the Department of Revenue. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists on them.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the fuel tax bond actually covers

Florida taxes motor fuel, diesel, and alternative fuel and licenses the businesses that handle it through the Department of Revenue under Chapter 206. A licensed terminal supplier, importer, exporter, wholesaler, or alternative-fuel dealer must file a surety bond as security that the fuel tax it collects will be reported and paid.

The amount is set by the department, roughly three times your combined average monthly fuel tax over the prior twelve months, and capped at $300,000 under the statute. An assigned time deposit or irrevocable letter of credit may be accepted instead of a surety bond.

The bond stands behind the fuel tax you owe — if you fail to file true reports or remit the tax, the state can recover against it, and if the surety pays, you repay the surety. We issue the amount the department set, with pricing starting from $100.

Fla. Stat. Chapter 206 (Fuel Tax)Under Fla. Stat. Chapter 206 (including §206.05), a licensed terminal supplier, importer, exporter, or wholesaler must file a bond with the Department of Revenue in a penal sum of not more than $300,000, set at approximately three times the combined average monthly fuel and local-option tax for the preceding twelve months, conditioned on prompt filing of true reports and payment of the tax. The licensee is the principal and the state is the obligee; a time deposit or letter of credit may be accepted instead. Confirm the amount on your notice.

You need this bond if you are

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A terminal supplier, importer, or wholesaler licensed for motor or diesel fuel in Florida

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An alternative-fuel dealer the department requires to post security

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An exporter bonded at roughly 3× the tax that would be due on exported fuel

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Renewing a fuel tax license that conditions issuance on a current bond

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount 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 tax bond?Pricing is 1% of your bond amount, $100 minimum. The amount itself is set by the Department of Revenue — generally about three times your combined average monthly fuel tax, capped at $300,000. Enter the figure on your notice and your exact price appears at the application.

How is the bond amount determined?The department sets it at approximately three times your combined average monthly state and local-option fuel tax for the preceding twelve months, up to a $300,000 maximum. New licensees are sized on estimated volume until there is a history.

Is there a credit check?At smaller bond amounts the application asks for no credit information; at this bond’s usual amounts it 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?Yes — the statute lets you file an assigned time deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit instead of a surety bond. Most licensees choose the bond because a small premium (starting from $100) is far cheaper than tying up the full amount.

Where do I file it?With the Florida Department of Revenue, alongside your fuel tax license application or renewal. 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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