Tennessee Tobacco Tax Bond

What Is a Tennessee Tobacco Tax Bond? 

Tennessee tobacco tax bond is a generic term used to describe the various tobacco-related bonds required in the state. This includes the following bonds:

• Cigarette and tobacco tax credit bond
• Tobacco affixing agent bond
• Tobacco manufacturers warehouse bond

Each bond has specific terms and related legislation, but they all ensure that the principal pays all taxes and fees owed to the state. 

How Do I Get a Tennessee Tobacco Tax Bond? 

Select the bond type you need and provide the following information to buy your bond securely online:

• Name
• Address
• County
• Social security number or tax ID

After you checkout, we'll mail your official bond documents for you to file with the Tennessee Department of Revenue.

How Fast Can I Get a Tobacco Tax Bond?

Our industry-leading technology and responsive customer service team allows us to deliver Tennessee tobacco tax bonds faster than any other surety bond provider. 

Orders placed by 4 PM CST Monday-Friday are typically processed same-day. If you're in a rush, select overnight shipping at checkout.

Why Do I Need a Tobacco Tax Bond? 

By filing a cigarette or tobacco products bond, you agree to work in accordance to all state laws and regulations. If a licensee doesn't follow these terms, the surety will pay valid claims up to the full bond amount to the Department of Revenue. The principal must reimburse the surety.

What Happens If I Need to Cancel my Cigarette Distributor Bond or Tobacco Tax Bond? 

The cigarette distributor or tobacco tax bonds remain effective unless you or the surety request that it be cancelled. The surety can cancel this bond at any time by providing written notice to the Department.

Where Can You Get a Tennessee Surety Bond?

This bond is for tobacco agencies and manufacturers in the state. If you need a Tennessee bond not mentioned on this page, we offer multiple other Tennessee surety bond types.

How Do I Renew My Tobacco Tax Bond? 

Your Tennessee tobacco tax surety bond should be renewed at the end of its current term. Once you pay your renewal invoice, we'll send renewal instructions to keep your bond active. 

How Do I Get Licensed as a Tobacco Agency or Manufacturer in Tennessee?

To get your tobacco license in Tennessee, complete the steps below:

1. Determine the license type you need
2. Fill out the Application for Tobacco License
3. File a surety bond
4. Pay your applicable license fee

To register taxes for your business, complete the steps below:

1. Fill out the Application for Registration
2. List your business structure
3. Determine what type of sales tax you're registering for
4. Verify your amount of gross sales and taxable services
5. Pay all license fees