Illinois Motor Fuel Receiver Bond
Overview
Receiving motor fuel in Illinois and reselling it to retailers or end users? You need the Illinois Motor Fuel Receiver Bond before the Illinois Department of Revenue will issue your receiver license. This bond guarantees that you will pay every motor fuel tax obligation you incur as a licensed receiver in the state. Without it, you cannot legally operate in this role.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been classified as a motor fuel receiver under Illinois law — meaning you receive fuel from suppliers and distribute it within the state. That classification triggers a bonding requirement with the Illinois Department of Revenue as a condition of your license. If you're setting up a new fuel distribution operation or renewing a lapsed receiver license, this bond is the financial guarantee the state requires from you. You are the principal on this bond; the obligee is the Illinois Department of Revenue.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the State of Illinois against losses caused by a licensed motor fuel receiver who fails to remit state motor fuel taxes owed on fuel received and distributed. It is a tax compliance bond — not a general liability policy. If you receive fuel, incur a tax liability, and fail to pay, the state has a direct claim against this bond to recover what you owe. It holds motor fuel receivers financially accountable to the revenue obligations their license creates.
When is it Required?
Before your motor fuel receiver license is issued by the Illinois Department of Revenue, this bond must already be in place. The department will not approve your application or renew your existing license without a current, valid bond on file. Do not schedule shipments, execute distribution agreements, or receive fuel without confirming your bond is active and accepted by the state.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Illinois requirement and is administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue. It applies to any entity operating as a licensed motor fuel receiver anywhere within the state of Illinois. There is no local or municipal component — this is a state-level licensing obligation.
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 for your Illinois Motor Fuel Receiver Bond, and your bond documents will be processed and delivered digitally. No agent callback needed — the entire process is handled online.
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