Virginia Winery and Wine Wholesalers Bond
Overview
Planning to sell or wholesale wine in Virginia? You need a Virginia Winery and Wine Wholesalers Bond before the state will license your operation. This bond is a financial guarantee to the Commonwealth that your winery or wine wholesale business will comply with Virginia's alcoholic beverage laws and fulfill all applicable tax obligations. It protects the state and the public — not you — and it is a mandatory condition of doing business legally in Virginia's regulated wine industry.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a winery owner or wine wholesaler who just received notice that Virginia requires a surety bond as part of your license application. Any Virginia-licensed winery producing wine for sale, or any wine wholesaler distributing wine within the Commonwealth, falls under this requirement. If you are applying for a new license or renewing an existing one and the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority has flagged this bond as a condition, you need to secure it before your license is issued. Both in-state producers and wholesale distributors operating in Virginia are subject to this obligation.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that Virginia wineries and wine wholesalers will operate within the rules set by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority and meet all tax remittance duties tied to wine sales and distribution. If a licensed winery or wholesaler fails to pay excise taxes, violates licensing conditions, or otherwise defaults on obligations to the state, the bond provides a financial remedy. It holds the principal — the winery or wine wholesaler — accountable for compliance failures that harm the Commonwealth or its revenue. The bond is not an insurance policy for your business; it is a compliance instrument that puts your finances on the line.
When is it Required?
Before your Virginia winery or wine wholesaler license is approved, this bond must already be in place and on file with the Virginia ABC Authority. The state will not issue or renew your license without confirmed bond coverage. If you are a new applicant, this means securing the bond is one of your first steps — not something to handle after you receive other approvals. Existing licensees facing renewal need to verify their bond is active and properly renewed ahead of the license expiration date.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is a requirement of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, which regulates all wine production and wholesale distribution within Virginia's borders. There is no local or county-level variation — the obligation is the same regardless of where in Virginia your winery or wine wholesale operation is located.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete your application with your business details, bond amount, and license information, and you can receive your bond documents quickly without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, your bond is ready to submit directly to the Virginia ABC Authority as part of your license application or renewal package.
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