Georgia liquor retailer bonds.
$100 flat.

A Georgia retailer or consumption-on-premises seller of distilled spirits files a $2,500 performance and tax liability bond with the Department of Revenue. Ours is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price.

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Required for a GA retail or by-the-drink distilled-spirits license — through the Department of Revenue

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Guarantees payment of liquor taxes, license fees, and penalties under the Alcoholic Beverage Code

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $2,500 bond, $100, no quote process

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Alcohol tax bonds like this are simple. Here's the entire process:

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Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — the application collects no credit information for this bond.

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Pay & e-sign

Small fixed-amount tax bonds like this are among the thousands that issue right after purchase.

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File with the Department of Revenue

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your Alcohol & Tobacco Division license application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Georgia licenses retail and consumption-on-premises sellers of distilled spirits through the Department of Revenue's Alcohol & Tobacco Division under the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code (O.C.G.A. Title 3). The license is conditioned on a $2,500 performance and tax liability bond running to the Department.

The bond guarantees the principal will promptly pay all liquor taxes, license fees, and penalties and comply with the Alcoholic Beverage Code. It protects the state and the public by giving financial recourse if the licensee fails to meet those legal and tax obligations.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays the state, you repay the surety. Retailers who file and pay on time treat the $2,500 bond as a license formality. The Department of Revenue is the obligee on the standard bond form.

Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code — O.C.G.A. Title 3 (Dept. of Revenue)Georgia retail and consumption-on-premises distilled-spirits licensees are regulated by the Department of Revenue's Alcohol & Tobacco Division under the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code (O.C.G.A. Title 3). The standard $2,500 performance and tax liability bond runs to the Department and is conditioned on prompt payment of all taxes, license fees, and penalties, plus compliance with the Code. Confirm the current amount on your application.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a GA retail liquor license — package store or consumption-on-premises

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A restaurant or bar selling distilled spirits by the drink

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Renewing your liquor license and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing

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Reinstating a license after a lapse that requires a fresh bond on file

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Georgia liquor retailer bond?The premium is $100 set by our carrier for the fixed $2,500 bond amount, the same for every retailer — the price you see is the checkout price.

What does the bond guarantee?That you promptly pay all liquor taxes, license fees, and penalties and comply with the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code. If you fail to, the Department of Revenue can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.

Do I pay the $2,500?No. You pay $100. The $2,500 is the surety's maximum liability to the Department of Revenue; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information for this bond. Most applications approve instantly.

When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the license. This bond runs to December 31 whatever day you buy, and renews from that date; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available.

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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