Missouri Dept. of Revenue Motor Fuel Supplier or Permissive Supplier Bond
Overview
Missouri's fuel tax revenue depends on licensed suppliers and permissive suppliers collecting and remitting motor fuel taxes accurately and on time. This bond is the state's financial guarantee that the Missouri Department of Revenue can recover unpaid fuel taxes, penalties, and fees if a licensee fails to meet those obligations. Fuel suppliers and permissive suppliers operating in Missouri must post this bond before the Department of Revenue will issue or maintain their license. It protects the state — and ultimately Missouri taxpayers — from losses caused by non-compliant fuel tax remittance.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are applying for a Motor Fuel Supplier or Permissive Supplier license from the Missouri Department of Revenue, this bond is a mandatory condition of that license. Suppliers who import, produce, refine, blend, or receive motor fuel in Missouri for sale or distribution fall under this requirement. Permissive suppliers — out-of-state entities who are licensed in another state but elect to collect Missouri fuel tax at the terminal rack — also need this bond. You cannot receive or renew your Missouri fuel supplier license without it.
What is this Bond For?
This bond holds Missouri motor fuel suppliers and permissive suppliers financially accountable for the fuel taxes they collect and owe to the state. If a licensee fails to remit motor fuel taxes, penalties, or interest to the Missouri Department of Revenue, the bond provides the state a direct avenue to recover those funds. It is not insurance for the licensee — it protects the obligee, which is the Missouri Department of Revenue, on behalf of Missouri's general fund. The bond amount is set by the Department based on the applicant's anticipated tax liability.
When is it Required?
Renewal and continued compliance are built into how this bond works — it must remain active and in force for as long as you hold a Missouri Motor Fuel Supplier or Permissive Supplier license. The bond is required at the initial license application stage and must not lapse at any point during your licensure. If your bond lapses or is cancelled, the Department of Revenue can suspend or revoke your fuel supplier license. Any change in your business volume or tax liability may also prompt the Department to require an adjusted bond amount.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide requirement administered by the Missouri Department of Revenue and applies to all motor fuel supplier and permissive supplier operations conducted within Missouri. There is no local or county-level variation — it is a uniform state licensing condition. Whether you operate one terminal or multiple fuel distribution points across Missouri, a single bond satisfying the Department's requirements covers your statewide license.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab — that is where you will complete your application and purchase your Missouri Motor Fuel Supplier or Permissive Supplier Bond. The portal is available any time, so you do not have to wait for an agent or office hours. Once approved, your bond documents are issued digitally and ready to submit to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
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