Tennessee Hunting License Sales Agent Bond
Overview
Tennessee's Wildlife Resources Agency requires hunting license sales agents to carry a surety bond before they can sell state hunting licenses to the public. This bond protects the state — and ultimately Tennessee hunters — by guaranteeing that all license fees collected by the agent are properly remitted and accounted for. If an agent misappropriates funds or fails to follow the terms of their sales agent agreement, the bond provides a financial remedy. It is a condition of doing business as an authorized hunting license outlet in Tennessee.
Who Needs This Bond?
Retailers, sporting goods stores, bait shops, convenience stores, and any other business or individual authorized by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to sell hunting licenses on behalf of the state need this bond. You have been approved — or are applying — to act as a state hunting license sales agent, and the TWRA requires this bond as part of that authorization. Without it, you cannot legally collect hunting license fees from customers and remit them to the state.
What is this Bond For?
Hunting license sales agents handle state funds every time they issue a license. This bond guarantees that those collected fees are forwarded to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency as required under the sales agent agreement. It protects the state against loss caused by an agent who fails to remit fees, keeps funds improperly, or otherwise breaches the terms of their agent authorization. The bond is not liability insurance for your business — it is a financial guarantee to the state.
When is it Required?
Applying for or renewing your designation as an authorized hunting license sales agent under the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency triggers the bond requirement. You must have this bond in place before the TWRA will finalize your agent agreement and authorize you to issue licenses. Selling hunting licenses without meeting this bonding requirement puts your agent status — and your business — at risk.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Tennessee requirement. It applies to any location in Tennessee where you are authorized to sell state hunting licenses as a TWRA sales agent. There is no county or city-level variation — the obligation runs directly to the state of Tennessee.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application with your business and agent information, and your bond documents are typically available immediately upon approval. You can print or download your bond to submit directly to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
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