Indiana Special Fuel License for Exporter Bond
Overview
Exporting special fuel out of Indiana requires the state's approval — and that approval comes with a bond requirement. Before the Indiana Department of Revenue issues your Special Fuel License for Exporter, you must file this surety bond to guarantee your tax obligations. It protects Indiana against unpaid fuel excise taxes that arise from your export activity. If you've received notice that you need this bond, you're in the right place.
Who Needs This Bond?
Fuel exporters operating in Indiana and moving special fuel across state lines are the applicants for this bond. If you are applying for or renewing a Special Fuel Exporter License issued by the Indiana Department of Revenue, this bond is a mandatory part of that process. This applies whether you operate as an individual, a partnership, or a corporate entity exporting diesel, biodiesel, or other special fuels defined under Indiana's fuel tax framework. If your business exports special fuel from Indiana, you need this bond before you can legally operate under that license.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect the State of Indiana from financial loss caused by a licensed exporter's failure to pay fuel excise taxes, fees, or penalties owed to the Department of Revenue. As a surety bond, it creates a three-party obligation: you as the principal, the surety company that backs the bond, and the State of Indiana as the obligee. If you fail to meet your tax obligations tied to your export activity, the state can make a claim against the bond. The bond does not protect you — it protects the state and holds you accountable.
When is it Required?
Applying for a Special Fuel Exporter License from the Indiana Department of Revenue is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. You cannot obtain or maintain that license without this bond on file. It must remain active for as long as your exporter license is in effect, meaning a lapsed bond puts your license status at risk. Renewal cycles for the license trigger the need to confirm your bond is current and properly filed.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Indiana requirement and applies to all special fuel export activity originating within Indiana's borders. It is filed with the Indiana Department of Revenue, not with any local county or municipal office. Every licensed special fuel exporter in the state — regardless of which county they operate from — must meet this same bonding requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete your application, receive your quote, and purchase your Indiana Special Fuel License for Exporter Bond entirely online. Once issued, your bond document is ready to file with the Indiana Department of Revenue.
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