Indiana Electronic Cigarette Tax Registration Certificate Bond

How much does an Indiana cigarette tax registration certificate bond cost?

Indiana e-cigarette tax registration certificate bond costs start at $100 for the state-required 1-year term. The exact cost will vary depending on the surety bond amount required by the Indiana Department of Revenue.

How do I buy an electronic cigarette tax certificate bond? 

You can purchase Indiana electronic cigarette tax certificate bonds online 24/7. Simply provide the following personal information for Department of Revenue approval.

• name
• address
• county

Once your payment has been processed, your surety bond documentation will be issued. You'll receive your official surety bond by email.

How fast can I get an e-cigarette tax registration certificate bond?

SuretyBonds.com offers instant Indiana e-cigarette tax registration surety bond delivery 24/7. Purchase now to receive your official bond delivered in minutes by email.

What is an Indiana cigarette tax registration certificate bond?

Indiana code 6-7-4-9 requires e-cigarette dealers purchase and file a tax registration certificate surety bond. State form 53078 is officially titled the "Electronic Cigarette Tax Registration Certificate Bond," and it specifically requires electronic cigarette dealers collect and remit taxes to the state according to the Indiana Electronic Cigarette Tax Law. If an e-cigarette dealer fail to do so, their issuing surety company will pay valid claims to harmed parties up to the full bond amount, which the bonded dealer must then reimburse.

Who regulates e-cigarette tax registration licensing?

The Indiana Department of Revenue enforces licensing requirements for electronic cigarette retail dealers, including the surety bond requirement. You can contact the DOR by calling 1(317)615-2710 or emailing [email protected].

How do I update or change my bond form? 

If the Indiana Department of Revenue requires your surety bond documentation to be updated for any reason, contact your surety provider. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change.

The most common changes for these bonds include updating the following. 

• name
• address
• county

How do I renew my surety bond? 

Your Indiana electronic cigarette tax registration certificate surety bond must be renewed whenever its current 1-year term expires. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, renewal instructions will be emailed to you to keep your bond active for your next license term. 

How do I get an Indiana electronic cigarette tax permit?

Complete the following steps to apply for an Indiana electronic cigarette tax permit. 

1. Register for an electronic cigarette tax account on INTIME. 
2. Purchase and file a surety bond. 
3. Pay any applicable fees. 

Mail original documents to the Special Tax division at the DOR. 

Indiana Department of Revenue
Special Tax
P.O. Box 901
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0901