Ohio bonds mainly beer/wine manufacturers, wholesale distributors and out-of-state suppliers (spirits is state-controlled); retail permits generally need no bond. We confirm your exact requirement with the Division.
Ohio bonds mainly beer/wine manufacturers, wholesale distributors and out-of-state suppliers (spirits is state-controlled); retail permits generally need no bond. We confirm your exact requirement with the Division.
Who posts a bond in Ohio: Beer/wine manufacturers and wholesale distributors, out-of-state suppliers and inventory-bonded contract liquor agencies. The regulator is the Ohio Div. of Liquor Control (permits); Dept. of Taxation (beer/wine tax bond). Control state for spirits.
Bond amounts in Ohio are set by the Ohio Div. of Liquor Control (permits); Dept. of Taxation (beer/wine tax bond). Control state for spirits and vary by license type — we confirm your exact requirement (and any figure) before you pay a cent.
Requirements and amounts change and vary by license class and locality — we verify your exact requirement with the state before you pay.
Yes — ORC 4399.18 (knowingly serving an intoxicated person or a minor). Liquor liability is separate from the bond.
Your standard general-liability policy excludes alcohol claims — so a single incident can hit you with no coverage. When we handle your bond, we also line up liquor liability, property/BOP and workers' comp. The bond satisfies the state; the insurance protects your business.
Get Bond + Liquor Liability →Tell us your license type — a licensed agent confirms your exact Ohio requirement and emails your quote, usually within a few business hours.