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What Are Illinois Alcohol Tax Bonds?
Illinois alcohol tax bonds ensure that businesses comply with local liquor licensing regulations and laws. These surety bonds protect consumers and the state by guaranteeing that alcohol-related companies:
- Pay all alcohol taxes on time and in full
- Follow all industry rules and regulations
- Meet local ordinances for alcoholic beverage sales and distribution
The bonds also give local jurisdictions in Illinois a means to recoup losses if a licensed alcohol business fails to pay their sales and use taxes.
How Much Do Alcohol Tax Bonds Cost in Illinois?
Most Illinois alcohol tax bonds cost a flat rate of $100 per year. Exact pricing ranges from $50 to $120 based on the specific bond amount and type you need. Select your bond below to buy online in minutes.
SuretyBonds.com works with the top surety providers nationwide to provide the most affordable Illinois alcohol tax bond rates with no fees. Call 1 (800) 308-4358 to speak with a friendly surety expert if you have any questions.
How Does an Illinois Alcohol Tax Bond Work?
An Illinois alcohol tax bond protects the government and the public by creating a legally-binding contract between three parties:
- Principal: The alcohol-related business purchasing the bond
- Obligee: The municipality requiring the bond to ensure payment of taxes
- Surety: The provider issuing the alcohol tax bond
If the principal breaks the bond terms and causes damages, the obligee or affected consumers can file a claim for reimbursement. The surety will investigate and pay out valid claims, then the principal must refund the surety.
Who Needs an Alcohol Tax Bond in Illinois?
The following cities and villages in Illinois require alcohol retailers to purchase alcohol tax bonds:
- Village of Mokena Liquor License Bond
- Village of Heyworth Liquor License Bond
- Village of Cary Liquor License Bond
- City of Peoria Liquor License Bond
- City of Oglesby Liquor License Bond
- City of Lake Forest Liquor License Bond
- City of Evanston Alcohol Liquor Dealer Bond
- City of Chicago Heights Liquor License Bond
- City of Bloomington Liquor License Bond
Visit your local city clerk’s office for license and bond information. If you need a surety bond for a location not listed above, please call 1 (800) 308-4358 for assistance.
If you sell or distribute alcohol in other states, we also offer alcohol tax bonds nationwide.
How Do I Get an Alcohol Tax Bond in Illinois?
With SuretyBonds.com, you can buy your Illinois alcohol tax bond(s) instantly online. Simply select your bond, enter your information, and checkout online.
We’ll email your official bond documentation immediately after purchase. Or, if your obligee requires the original bond form, we’ll mail it via FedEx with overnight or three-day shipping available.
How to Get a Liquor License in Illinois
In Illinois, alcohol-related businesses need to be licensed at both the state level and the municipal level. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) issues 39 different liquor licenses based on the business type. View their liquor license forms page to find the application you need.
Visit your city clerk’s website or office for instructions on local liquor license applications.
More Resources
- Village of Mokena: Applications/Forms/Permits
- Village of Heyworth: Liquor Licenses
- City of Cary: Liquor License Application Form
- City of Peoria: Liquor Licensing
- City of Oglesby: Alcoholic Liquors Code of Ordinances
- City of Lake Forest: Liquor Licenses
- City of Evanston: Liquor License Information and Applications
- South Chicago Heights: Liquor Licenses
- City of Bloomington: Liquor Licenses
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