Georgia Tobacco Distributors Tax Stamp Bond

The Georgia Tobacco Distributors Tax Stamp Bond  is required by the Department of Revenue Stamps Section, State of Georgia. A tobacco surety bond guarantees that you will pay the taxes from the manufacturing and sale of tobacco products. The bond has a mandatory expiration date of June 30th each year. Surety1’s markets are approved to issue bonds with the Department Revenue in Georgia.

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

Where can I get a Georgia Tobacco Distributors Tax Stamp Bond?

To get started, all you need to do is complete out our easy to navigate online application form. The application will only take a few minutes, then one of our licensed agents will contact you within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation quote for the cost to obtain your bond.  After you have remitted the premium payment and signed any necessary paperwork, your bond will be shipped to you via USPS priority mail, with overnight shipping options also available.

Surety1 has been writing bonds in Georgia since 2003. Our surety experts provide fast and friendly service, maintaining our A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau.