Florida Feed Dealer Bond and Fertilizer Dealer Bond

Florida Feed Dealer Bond

Manufacturers, importers, agents, and sellers of commercial feed and/or fertilizer must be licensed as a distributor with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Depending on your license field, you will either need a $1,000 Feed Dealer’s Bond, a $1,000 Fertilizer Dealer’s Bond, or both.

SECURE YOUR BOND

Jet Insurance Company provides both the Feed Dealer Bond and the Fertilizer Dealer Bond to act as financial assurances for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services that the distributor/dealer will file a monthly or quarterly sales report, as well as pay the applicable inspection fees due. If fees go unpaid, the FDACS may file a claim on the surety bond to cover the cost of such inspections.

What Is the Lowest Price for the Feed and Fertilizer Dealer Bonds?

At Jet, you may purchase the $1,000 Feed Dealer Bond and/or the $1,000 Fertilizer Dealer Bond for the guaranteed price of $100 annually or just $10 a month—no credit check is required. Simply select the “Secure Your Bond” button above to get started!

Bond TermCost
Monthly$10
1 Year$100
2 Years$175
3 Years$250
FL Feed and/or Fertilizer Dealer Bond Prices

As you can see in the chart above, the Jet team also provides multi-year bond terms at discounted prices to our customers. This is a great option if you are looking to maintain your distributor license with the FDACS for the next two or three years.

Why Are Feed Distributor Bonds and Fertilizer Dealer Bonds Required in Florida?

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, distributors of commercial feed and/or fertilizer must file a monthly or quarterly report regarding product sales. In addition, payment for the FDACS inspection fee is required to be included with the report—the fee is based on the number of tons sold. Both the Feed Dealer Bond and the Fertilizer Dealer Bond are required to ensure that sales reports are filed by the distributor and that the appropriate inspection fee is paid. In cases where the distributor fails to fulfill any inspection fees due, the FDACS may use either the Feed Dealer Bond or the Fertilizer Dealer Bond as a means of restitution to cover the unpaid inspection fees.

How to Apply for a Florida Feed/Fertilizer Dealer Bond With Jet

Technically, you don’t have to “apply” for the Feed Dealer Bond or the Fertilizer Dealer Bond. At Jet, all you need to do is select the “Secure Your Bond” button at the top of the page to purchase your surety bond. We just ask that you provide us with your contact details and payment information. We’ll send you a copy of your receipt and bond form once you have selected the bond term that works for you and completed the payment due. 

How Are the Feed Dealer Bond and the Fertilizer Dealer Bond Filed with the FDACS?

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, both the Feed Dealer Bond and the Fertilizer Dealer Bond must be filed alongside your online distributor license application via the Feed/Seed/Fertilizer Licensing and Regulatory website. 

In addition, a signed and sealed copy of your surety bond must be sent to the FDACS at the mailing address listed below.

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture

Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement

3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. 8 (L-29)

Tallahassee, FL 32399

If you would like, the Jet team can file the hard copy of your bond for you at no extra cost. However, you can always take care of this step yourself as well. Either option may be selected at checkout.

Can I Cancel My Feed or Fertilizer Dealer Bond?

Yes, you may cancel your surety bond with Jet at any time by sending us a written request to [email protected] (further details about the cancellation process can be found via the “How to Cancel My Bond” button below). 

It is important to note that, unlike the Fertilizer Dealer Bond which requires a 30 day cancellation period, the Feed Dealer Bond has a 180-day cancellation clause that has been implemented by the FDACS.

Additional Florida Feed Dealer Bond and Fertilizer Dealer Bond Information

How to Renew My Bond

For annually-purchased bonds, see Jet’s renewal process. Hint - it’s simple!

How to Cancel My Bond

See the details surrounding cancelling your bond.

Bond Claim Process

Commercial fertilizer and feed distributors can find claim details here.

Florida Feed Dealer Bond and Fertilizer Dealer Bond Form Samples

Feed Dealer Bond Form

Fertilizer Dealer Bond Form

Notary Bond Application:

X

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:

X

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: