Virginia Fuels Tax Blender Bond
Overview
Virginia requires fuel blenders to carry a Fuels Tax Blender Bond before the state will issue or maintain a blender license. This bond guarantees that a licensed blender will accurately report and remit all fuel excise taxes owed to the Commonwealth. If a blender fails to pay what is due, Virginia can make a claim against the bond to recover those taxes. It is a financial assurance tool — not optional paperwork.
Who Needs This Bond?
You blend two or more fuel products in Virginia and the state has told you a surety bond is required to get or keep your blender license. Any individual or business entity engaged in fuel blending activity that is subject to Virginia's fuels tax program must carry this bond. That includes commercial fuel blenders operating terminals, rack facilities, or any mixing point where taxable fuel is produced. If you received a licensing requirement from Virginia's tax authority, this bond is what closes that gap.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the Commonwealth of Virginia against financial loss caused by a licensed blender's failure to pay fuel excise taxes. Fuel blending creates taxable events — every time product is blended and moved into commerce, tax obligations attach. The bond backs those obligations so that Virginia is made whole if a blender defaults, underreports, or goes out of business with unpaid tax liability. It is a guarantee of tax performance, not a general liability policy.
When is it Required?
Before your Virginia fuels tax blender license is issued, this bond must already be in place and submitted to the state. Virginia will not activate a blender license without confirmed bonding — you cannot blend, sell, or distribute fuel legally until the requirement is satisfied. If you are renewing a license, the bond must remain continuously in force with no gap in coverage. Do not wait until your license is denied to act.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Virginia requirement with no county or city-level distinction. The bond applies to all fuel blending operations conducted within the Commonwealth of Virginia regardless of where in the state the facility is located. It is filed with and enforced by the relevant Virginia state tax authority.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your business information, complete the application, and get your bond documents without waiting on a callback. Your bond certificate and other proof documents are delivered electronically so you can submit them to Virginia right away.
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