Delaware Motor Fuel Distributor Bond
Overview
Distributing motor fuel in Delaware means the state needs assurance you'll pay every dollar of fuel tax you owe. Delaware requires licensed motor fuel distributors to post a surety bond before the Division of Revenue will issue or renew that license. This bond guarantees your tax remittances — not your customers' experience, not your general liability. If you've been told to get bonded as a motor fuel distributor, this is the bond you need.
Who Needs This Bond?
You received a notice from the Delaware Division of Revenue requiring a surety bond as part of your motor fuel distributor license application or renewal. Anyone who distributes motor fuel at the wholesale level in Delaware and is subject to state fuel tax obligations falls into this category. If you import, refine, blend, or distribute motor fuel for sale or use in Delaware, you are the principal on this bond. It is a condition of your state distributor license — not an optional safeguard.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the State of Delaware against unpaid motor fuel taxes owed by a licensed distributor. When a distributor collects or owes fuel tax and fails to remit it, the state can make a claim against the bond to recover those funds. The bond does not protect your business — it protects Delaware's tax revenue. You are legally responsible for any claim paid out on your behalf.
When is it Required?
Before your motor fuel distributor license is issued or renewed in Delaware, the bond must already be in place and on file with the Division of Revenue. You cannot legally operate as a licensed distributor in the state without it. Do not wait until the last minute — the license will not issue until the bond is received and accepted. Start the process now so your license timeline stays on track.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide throughout Delaware and satisfies the surety bond requirement administered by the Delaware Division of Revenue. It is a state-level requirement, not a local or county permit condition. The bond coverage is specific to your motor fuel distribution activity within Delaware's taxing jurisdiction.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application for your Delaware Motor Fuel Distributor Bond, and once approved and payment is processed, your bond documents are ready. Download and submit them to the Delaware Division of Revenue to satisfy your licensing requirement.
Why Bond Titan?
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