Florida sales & use tax bonds.
From $100.

The bond the Florida Department of Revenue can require from a dealer as security for the sales tax it collects, under Fla. Stat. 212.14. The department sets the amount — file it on form DR-17B — and pricing is 2% of your bond amount, $100 minimum.

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Required under Fla. Stat. 212.14 as a condition of a dealer’s certificate of registration when the department asks for security

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Amount set by the Department of Revenue — tied to your outstanding liability or estimated tax

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2% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — enter the required amount and your exact price appears at the application

2% 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 sales 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.

INSTANTLY

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 on form DR-17B 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 sales tax bond actually covers

Florida dealers collect sales and use tax for the state, and under Fla. Stat. 212.14 the Department of Revenue can require a dealer to post a bond as security that the tax will be paid when due. Most dealers never post one — it is required when an account warrants it.

A bond is typically required when a dealer holds a tax warrant or carries an outstanding liability, or when the department wants security before issuing or keeping a certificate of registration. The amount is set by the department, scaled to the estimated or outstanding tax. The bond is filed on form DR-17B.

The bond stands behind the sales tax you collect — if you fail to remit, the state can recover against it, and if the surety pays, you repay the surety. A dealer who fails to post required security can lose the certificate of registration. We issue the amount the department set, with pricing starting from $100.

Fla. Stat. 212.14 (form DR-17B)Under Fla. Stat. 212.14, as a prerequisite for a dealer’s certificate of registration the Department of Revenue may require a good and valid surety bond (filed on form DR-17B), or a cash deposit or other security, conditioned that all sales and use taxes accruing under Chapter 212 will be paid when due. The amount is set by the department; a dealer failing to post required security is not entitled to obtain or retain a certificate of registration. Confirm the amount on your notice.

You need this bond if you are

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A dealer the Department of Revenue asked to post security for your certificate of registration

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Carrying an outstanding tax liability or a tax warrant the department wants bonded

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Reinstating a registration the department conditioned on a bond

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A new or high-risk account the state wants secured before issuing registration

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 sales tax bond?Pricing is 2% of your bond amount, $100 minimum. The amount itself is set by the Department of Revenue, scaled to your outstanding or estimated tax liability. Enter the figure on your notice and your exact price appears at the application.

Do I always need this bond?No. Most dealers never post one. The Department of Revenue requires it mainly when a dealer holds a tax warrant, carries an outstanding liability, or the department wants security before issuing or keeping a certificate of registration.

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.

Which form do I file?Form DR-17B, the Florida Department of Revenue surety bond. We issue the executed bond on that form, ready to submit to satisfy your registration requirement.

Can I post cash instead?The statute accepts a surety bond, a cash deposit, or other approved security. A surety bond is usually cheapest — you pay a small premium (starting from $100) rather than tying up the full amount in cash with the department.

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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