Florida Alcohol Tax Bond

Florida Alcoholic Beverage Tax Bond

Manufacturers, distributors, and exporters of alcoholic beverages need to file an Alcoholic Beverage Tax Bond (AKA Alcohol Tax Bond) with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco along with their license application. The Division mandates the bond as a guarantee that it will receive tax payments that are due.

An Alcohol Tax Bond is a licensing requirement for beer and wine distributors, beer and wine manufacturers, spirituous beverage distributors, and bonded warehouses.

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What Is the Price of the Florida Alcohol Tax Bond?

Your Alcohol Tax Bond can cost as low as $10 a month or $100 a year with Jet. The actual cost of your bond is based on a credit check and your bond limit, which must meet the specifications of your license type (more on that below). Additional financial information may also be required as the limit increases. The chart below shows starting rates at different limits.

Bond LimitMonthlyAnnual
$5,000$10$100
$20,000$20$200
$25,000$25$250
$100,000$100$1,000
Florida Alcoholic Beverage Tax Bond

What Is the Limit for My Alcoholic Beverages Tax Bond?

The required bond limits for the Florida Alcohol Tax Bond are found in Section 561.37 of the Florida Statutes. Based on the Statutes, each bond has a set limit. That being said, the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco will allow the bond limit to be lowered if the amount of business warrants a lower limit (and will hold enough coverage). Take a look at the chart to find your license type and what the bond limit is automatically set at. The chart also shows what amount the bond cannot be lower than. Keep in mind that the bond cannot be higher than the original limit.

License TypeAutomatic Bond LimitBond Minimum
State Bonded Warehouse$5,000$1,000
Manufacturer or Bottler of Wine (AMW)
Manufacturer of Wines and Cordials (BMWC)		$5,000$1,000
Distributor of Spirituous Beverages (KLD2)$5,000N/A
Manufacturer/Brewer of Malt Beverages (CMB)$20,000$10,000
Manufacturer or distributor$25,000$10,000
Distributor selling not more than 4.007% of alcohol by volume$25,000$1,000
Distributor of Spirituous Liquor (KLD)$100,000N/A
Alcohol Tax License Bond Limits

Other licenses that are required to hold the Liquor Tax Bond and may fall into one of the categories listed in the chart above are:

The Florida Alcohol Tax Bond Process With Jet

Getting started with your Alcohol Tax Bond purchase from Jet is super easy! Once you click the "Quote" button, you’ll be walked through our simple online application, asking for basic business information. Part of the application is a soft credit check—these don’t lower your credit!—so you’ll need to add in a social security number. What happens next depends on your license type and the bond limit. If your bond limit is under $15,000, you will receive an automatic quote when you complete your application that you can purchase right then and there.

If your bond limit is over $15,000, your application will need to be reviewed by a Jet underwriter. Additional financial information, like personal and/or business financial statements, may be requested. Once your review is complete and a quote is ready, it will be sent to your email. A link will be included so you can purchase your bond online in minutes. 

You will get a digital copy of your Alcohol Tax Bond sent to your email, along with a receipt of your purchase. Jet will also send the original bond to you so that you can submit it. This bond must be dropped off in person or mailed to your auditing district office. Addresses are listed below.

Fort Lauderdale
ABT Auditing District Office – Fort Lauderdale
5080 Coconut Creek Parkway, Suite B
Margate, FL 33063-3942

Jacksonville
ABT Auditing District Office – Jacksonville
4161 Carmichael Ave
Building 3300 Suite 200-B
Jacksonville, FL 32207-2316

Miami
ABT Auditing District Office – Miami
8240 NW 52nd Terrace, Suite 302
Doral, FL 33166-4001

Orlando
ABT Auditing District Office – Orlando
400 W. Robinson St
Room 709, N Tower, Hurston Bldg
Orlando, FL 32801

Tallahassee
ABT Auditing District Office – Tallahassee
2601 Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1026

Tampa
ABT Auditing District Office – Tampa
1313 Tampa St
Park Trammel Bldg, Suite 914
Tampa, FL 33602-3303

More Florida Alcohol Tax Bond Information

How to Renew My Bond

Alcohol Tax Bonds must be active alongside your license. See how to renew your bond with Jet!

How to Cancel My Bond

Your Alcohol Tax Bond has a 60-day cancellation period. More cancellation details can be found here.

Bond Claim Process

Alcohol Tax Licensees need to be aware of what constitutes a bond claim and the claim process.

Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverage Surety Bond Form Sample

Florida Alcoholic Beverage Tax Bond Form

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

X

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: