Connecticut Cigarette Distributor Bond
Overview
Connecticut requires cigarette distributors to post a surety bond before the state will issue or renew a distributor license. This bond guarantees that you will properly collect and remit cigarette excise taxes to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. If taxes go unpaid or filings are falsified, the state can make a claim against the bond to recover what it is owed. Getting bonded is a non-negotiable step in the licensing process.
Who Needs This Bond?
Wholesale cigarette distributors, tobacco product importers operating in Connecticut, and businesses that purchase untaxed cigarettes for resale all need this bond. If you have been notified by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services that a surety bond is required to complete your distributor license application, this is the bond you need. It applies to any entity — sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation — that holds or is applying for a Connecticut cigarette distributor license.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the State of Connecticut against financial loss from a distributor's failure to pay cigarette excise taxes. Connecticut imposes a per-unit tax on cigarettes distributed within the state, and distributors are responsible for collecting and remitting those taxes on schedule. The bond acts as a financial backstop: if you default on your tax obligations, the state can file a claim and recover the unpaid amount through the bond. It does not replace your tax obligation — it guarantees it.
When is it Required?
Before the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services will approve your cigarette distributor license, you must submit proof of this bond. The bond requirement is triggered at the license application stage and again at each renewal cycle. You cannot legally distribute cigarettes in Connecticut without an active license, and that license will not be issued without a valid bond on file.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Connecticut requirement. It covers your distributor operations anywhere within the state of Connecticut and is filed with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. It is not a local permit bond — it is a condition of your state-level cigarette distributor license.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application, and your bond documents will be issued through the portal. You can then file your bond with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services to move your license application forward.
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