Georgia Tobacco Distributors Tax Stamp Bond

The Georgia Tobacco Distributors Tax Stamp Bond, or technically called a Cigar & Cigarette Distributor License Performance & Liability Bond is a type of surety bond. The bond is required by the Department of Revenue Stamps Section, State of Georgia. The bond amount is 1% of your gross tobacco sales from the previous year, subject to a $5,000 minimum. The cost of the surety bond is usually between 1% and 3% of the bond amount, subject to a minimum premium and fees of $150. Surety1 will shop its many markets to procure the right price at the right terms.

How to Get a Georgia Tobacco Distributors Tax Stamp Bond

At Surety1.com we make it easy to obtain this surety bond. Our simple, three step process is:

1. Complete the easy to navigate and secure online application. ¹
2. Review the free, no obligation quote from one of Surety1’s professional surety bond agents, usually within one business day.
3. Sign some paperwork and pay the bond premium

Once these steps have been completed, the Georgia Tobacco Distributors Tax Stamp Bond will be shipped to the bond applicant.
^{1 -The name of the applicant on the surety bond application must match exactly the full legal business name of applicant for the license.} 

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What are the requirements in order to be Tobacco Distributor in Georgia?

Please note that all documents must be scanned and copied as they will be uploaded to the Georgia Tax Center website for the processing of the application. There are some differences between the requirements for Tobacco Distributors In-state and Out-of-state so please read through the list below.

Tobacco Wholesaler/Distributor (In-state) Requirements

1. Scanned copy of the current annual registration from the GA Secretary of State 
2. Scanned copy of a List of Products to be sold
3. Scanned copy of Local License
4. Scanned copy of Warehouse Lease/Deed
5. A Notarized Georgia Alcohol & Tobacco Personnel Statement
6. A notarized Financial Affidavit
7. Georgia Tobacco Distributors Tax Stamp Bond
8. Cigar & Cigarette Distributor License Performance & Liability Bond. The bond amount for original applications is $5,000.
9. Power of Attorney
10. Citizenship Affidavit along with secure and verifiable documents, i.e. government-issued photo ID (requires notarization)

Tobacco Wholesaler/Distributor (Out-of-state) Requirements

1. Scanned copy of the current annual registration from the GA Secretary of State
2. Scanned copy of a Letter of Good Standing
3. Scanned copy of a List of Products to be sold
4. A notarized ATT-17 Georgia Alcohol & Tobacco Personnel Statement
5. Georgia Tobacco Distributors Tax Stamp Bond
6. Cigar & Cigarette Distributors License Performance & Liability Bond. The bond amount for original applications is $5,000 and is available from Surety1.
7. Power of Attorney (if applicable)
8. Citizenship Affidavit along with secure and verifiable documents

The information provided above is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.  Do not rely solely on the information presented here as a substitute for professional legal counsel.