Louisiana Motor Fuels Tax - Permissive Supplier Bond
Overview
Permissive suppliers operating in Louisiana's motor fuels market need this bond to legally receive and distribute fuel without the standard supplier license obligations. It guarantees that Louisiana's Department of Revenue collects every dollar of motor fuels tax owed on transactions you handle. Without it, the state has no assurance your tax remittances will be made in full and on time. This bond is your entry ticket into Louisiana's permissive supplier classification.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been approved — or are applying — to operate as a permissive supplier of motor fuels in Louisiana. That means you import, acquire, or transfer taxable fuel across the state's fuel distribution chain under a classification that requires this specific bond. If Louisiana's Department of Revenue has told you that you need a permissive supplier bond before your registration activates, this is it. Fuel distributors, terminal operators, and importers seeking this status all fall into this applicant pool.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the State of Louisiana against unpaid motor fuels taxes generated by your activity as a permissive supplier. It acts as a financial guarantee that you will accurately report fuel volumes and remit the corresponding taxes to the Department of Revenue. If you fail to pay or underreport, the state can make a claim on the bond to recover those funds. The bond does not pay your taxes for you — it ensures the state gets paid regardless.
When is it Required?
Before your permissive supplier registration is issued, this bond must be in place. Louisiana's Department of Revenue will not activate your permit until the bond is filed and accepted. Any lapse in bond coverage can trigger suspension of your permissive supplier status. Get this bond submitted before you expect to make your first taxable transaction under the permissive supplier classification.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Louisiana requirement with no county or city variation. It applies to all fuel transactions conducted under Louisiana's permissive supplier classification, anywhere in the state. The obligee is the State of Louisiana, acting through the Department of Revenue.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page — it opens the secure surety portal in a new tab where you complete your application directly. The process is fast, paperless, and purpose-built for fuel tax bonds like this one. Once approved, your bond documents are issued and ready to file with Louisiana's Department of Revenue.
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