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California Alcohol Beverage Tax Bond Guide

If you’re applying for an alcohol license in California, you’ll likely need this surety bond. 

Bond Overview

  • Purpose: To hold alcohol businesses liable for paying taxes and following license regulations
  • Who Needs It: Alcoholic businesses that owe excise taxes to the state 
  • Regulating Body: The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
  • Required Coverage: $10,000–$150,000 based on tax liability
  • Premium Rate: 1–10%, credit-based

Learn all about the bond requirements and process in this guide. 

What Is a California Alcohol Beverage Tax Bond?

A California alcohol beverage tax bond holds businesses that manufacture, distribute, or store alcohols financially liable for paying taxes and following license regulations.

How Much Do Alcohol Beverage Tax Bonds Cost in California?

California alcohol beverage tax bonds cost a small percentage of the bond amount, typically 1–10%. Your bond coverage will be determined based on your tax liability. 


Exact rates vary based on personal credit score. Apply for your free quote now!

Bond Type
$10,000-$150,000Alcoholic Beverage Tax Bond

SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees. 

Who Needs an Alcohol Beverage Tax Bond? 

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) requires this bond as part of the licensing process for alcohol-related businesses that owe excise taxes. 

This includes, but is not limited to, the following alcohol business types:

  • Manufacturers
  • Distributors
  • Importers
  • Brewpubs
  • Warehousers
  • Craft distillers
  • Rectifiers
  • Wine blenders or direct shippers

How Do I Get My Bond?

SuretyBonds.com provides the fastest and easiest way to get a California alcohol beverage tax bond. Just follow these quick steps: 

  1. Apply: Submit an online quote request form
  2. Quote: Receive your quote within one day
  3. Sign: Complete the indemnity agreement 
  4. Buy: Purchase the bond online 24/7

We’ll mail you the bond via your preferred shipping method. Be sure to file the bond with the CDTFA as instructed. 

If you have any questions, call our friendly surety experts at 1 (800) 308-4358 for assistance. 

How Does a California Alcohol Beverage Tax Bond Work? 

As with all surety bonds, an alcohol beverage tax bond creates a legal contract between three parties: 

  1. Principal: You, the businesses owner(s) filing the bond
  2. Obligee: The CDTFA requiring the bond
  3. Surety: The provider issuing the bond

This holds you financially responsible for upholding the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax Law. 

If you break the bond terms, harmed parties can file claims. The surety will pay valid claims up to the bond amount, but you are ultimately responsible for refunding the surety. 

How Do I Renew My Bond?

These bonds expire annually. To renew your alcohol beverage tax bond, simply pay your renewal invoice when prompted. 

We’ll begin contacting you by phone and email 90 days before the expiration date. 

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