Indiana Special Fuel License for Importer Bond
Overview
Indiana requires importers of special fuel — diesel, kerosene, and other taxable motor fuels — to hold a valid state license before bringing product across state lines for sale or use in Indiana. Securing that license means posting a surety bond that guarantees you will collect, report, and remit all special fuel excise taxes owed to the Indiana Department of Revenue. This bond is your financial commitment to the state that your fuel tax obligations will be met in full and on time. Without it, your importer license will not be issued.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been told by the Indiana Department of Revenue that you need to bond your special fuel importer license before it will be approved. This bond applies to any individual, company, or business entity that imports taxable special fuel into Indiana from another state for distribution, sale, or consumption. If you move diesel, biodiesel, kerosene, or similar taxable fuels into Indiana and you are not already licensed and bonded, this is the bond you need. Importers operating under a new license or renewing an existing one are both subject to this requirement.
What is this Bond For?
Indiana's special fuel tax system depends on importers accurately tracking every gallon brought into the state and remitting the corresponding excise taxes. This bond protects the Indiana Department of Revenue — the obligee — if you as the importer fail to file returns, underreport fuel volume, or fail to pay taxes collected. A claim against the bond allows the state to recover unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest up to the bond's penalty amount. It is not insurance for your business — it is a financial guarantee running in favor of Indiana.
When is it Required?
Before your Indiana Special Fuel Importer License is issued, this bond must already be executed and filed with the Indiana Department of Revenue. The state will not activate your importer license without confirmed proof of a valid, compliant bond on file. If you are expanding operations, changing your business structure, or your bond lapsed, you must resolve the bond requirement before you can legally import special fuel into Indiana. Do not begin importing until the bond is in place.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Indiana requirement — it applies to every county, terminal, and delivery point across the state. It is governed by Indiana's fuel tax laws administered by the Indiana Department of Revenue. Any special fuel you import into Indiana, regardless of origin state, falls under this bond's coverage.
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. Enter your business information, complete the application, and receive your Indiana Special Fuel License for Importer Bond quickly and efficiently. Once issued, you'll have documentation ready to submit to the Indiana Department of Revenue.
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