TTB Tobacco Bond

How must does a TTB tobacco bond cost? 

TTB tobacco bond costs start at $100 annually. Your personal premium will vary depending on your required bond amount. 

• Bond amounts up to $25,000 cost $12 for every $1,000 of coverage, starting at $100.
• Bond amounts for more than $25,000 require a quick application review to determine pricing, starting at $313.

How do I get a TTB tobacco surety bond? 

You can purchase your TTB tobacco surety bond online 24/7. You must provide the following information for Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau filing approval. 

• legal business name
• business address
• bond amount
• TTB permit number
• employer identification number (EIN)
• line of business (manufacturer of tobacco products, export warehouse proprietor, or manufacturer of cigarette papers and tubes)
• type of bond (original bond, strengthening bond, or superseding bond)
• type of bond (blanket or individual)

Once your payment has been processed, your official TTB surety bond will be delivered to your email instantly.

How fast can I get a TTB tobacco bond? 

SuretyBonds.com offers instant tobacco bond delivery 24/7. Buy now to receive your official tobacco surety bond in minutes by email.

*Note: If your bond amount is higher than $25,000, your purchase order will be reviewed by a team member before your official bond documents are emailed.

What is a TTB tobacco bond?

U.S.C. Title 26 Chapter 52 requires manufacturers of tobacco products, proprietors of an export warehouse, and manufacturers of cigarettes papers and tubes file a TTB tobacco surety bond before being licensed. TTB Form 5200.29 is officially titled the “Tobacco Bond - Surety,” but it's more commonly known as the "TTB tobacco bond." This bond specifically requires that the licensed tobacco business comply with all rules and federal regulations outlined in United States Code Chapter 52 or Section 7652 of Title 26. The bonded business is legally bound to pay taxes, including penalties and interest, for which they are liable. If they fail to do so, their issuing surety company will pay valid claims up to the full bond amount, which the tobacco business must reimburse.

Who regulates licensing for tobacco businesses? 

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) enforces regulations for tobacco businesses, including this surety bond requirement. If you have questions about your TTB application, surety bond, or tax payments, the TTB advises you contact the National Revenue Center by calling 1(877)882-3277 or by emailing [email protected].

You can also review information the TTB provides on their website's Frequently Asked Questions: Tobacco General.

How do I update or change my bond form? 

If the TTB requires your bond form to be updated for any reason, contact your surety company. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change. 

The most common changes requested are updating the following. 

• legal business name
• business address
• TTB permit number
• employer identification number (EIN)
• line of business 
• type of bond

How do I renew my tobacco bond? 

You must renew your tobacco bond before its current term expires. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, renewal instructions will be sent to you to keep your bond active for your next license term.

How do I get a TTB tobacco business license?

You can apply for a TTB permit online on Permits Online. You must submit the following documents with your application. 

• tobacco product surety bond in the correct required bond amount
• copy of your Articles of Incorporation and/or Certificate of Incorporation (corporations only)
• copy of your Articles of Organization and/or Certificate of Organization (LLCs only)
• copy of your partnership agreement (partnerships only)
• lease agreement or proof of property ownership
• signing authority authorization
• diagram of the bonded premises
• source of funds documentation
• Power of Attorney (if applicable)