Georgia distilled spirits wholesaler bonds.
$100 flat.

Georgia conditions a distilled-spirits wholesaler license on a fixed $5,000 performance and tax bond filed with the Department of Revenue. Ours is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required for your GA distilled-spirits wholesaler license under O.C.G.A. § 3-4-22

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Fixed price, fixed amount — $5,000 bond, $100, no quote process

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Often renews on a calendar-year cycle — many DOR alcohol bonds run to December 31

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Small fixed tax bonds are the simplest thing in surety. Here’s the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That’s the application — no financials and no credit section on this bond.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Small fixed bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the Department of Revenue

Your executed $5,000 performance and tax liability bond arrives by email, ready to file with your wholesaler license application through the Alcohol & Tobacco Division. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Georgia licenses distilled-spirits wholesalers through the Department of Revenue’s Alcohol & Tobacco Division, and conditions the license on a $5,000 performance and tax liability bond. The bond is a tax-and-compliance guarantee: it stands behind prompt payment of all monies due the Department — taxes, license fees, rentals, penalties, and interest — plus the state’s collection costs.

It’s a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State Revenue Commissioner (the obligee). If a wholesaler fails to remit taxes due or otherwise violates the alcoholic beverage code, the state can recover against the bond up to $5,000.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. Many DOR alcohol bonds run to a fixed December 31 expiration and must be renewed for the next calendar year; we track yours and send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out.

O.C.G.A. § 3-4-22 (Dept. of Revenue, form titled “Distilled Spirits Performance and Tax Liability Bond”)O.C.G.A. § 3-4-22 conditions a Georgia distilled-spirits wholesaler license on a $5,000 surety bond filed with the State Revenue Commissioner — the Department of Revenue’s “Distilled Spirits Performance and Tax Liability Bond” — guaranteeing prompt payment of taxes, fees, penalties, interest, and collection costs. The Alcohol & Tobacco Division administers it. Confirm the amount and term on your application.

You need this bond if you’re

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Applying for a GA distilled-spirits wholesaler license through the Alcohol & Tobacco Division

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Renewing your wholesaler license and your calendar-year bond is expiring

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Distributing distilled spirits in Georgia and getting licensed to do so

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Reinstating after a lapse in your license or bond

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — the application collects no credit information for this bond.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Georgia distilled spirits wholesaler bond?The premium is $100 flat, set by our carrier’s rate book for the fixed $5,000 bond amount — the same for every wholesaler.

What is this bond officially called?The Department of Revenue titles it the “Distilled Spirits Performance and Tax Liability Bond.” It’s often called the liquor wholesaler bond or alcoholic beverage wholesaler bond.

Do I pay the $5,000?No. You pay $100. The $5,000 is the surety’s maximum liability to the State Revenue Commissioner if you fail to pay taxes due — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

When does it renew?Many of Georgia’s DOR alcohol bonds run on a calendar-year cycle, expiring December 31 and renewing for the next year. We track your expiration and send notices 60 and 30 days out so your license never lapses.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information at all. Most applications like this approve instantly.

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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