California — Sales And Use Tax (Bond Of Seller)
If CDTFA has asked you for a Bond of Seller, use this California sales and use tax bond application to address that security request. Have the demand letter ready, then select Purchase Now to apply through The Southern Agency's provider link.
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- Recorded state
- California
- Bond type
- Sales & Use Tax Bond
- Category
- Business operations & taxes
What this bond does
The Bond of Seller secures amounts your business must pay under the sales and use tax laws covered by the form, including interest and penalties. CDTFA's form connects the bond to a seller's permit and a demand for security.
- Who needs it
- Sellers who have applied for or received a California seller's permit and have been asked by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to provide bond security.
- Who it protects
- The People of the State of California are the named obligee. The bond secures the tax obligation; your business remains responsible for reporting and paying its taxes.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
- Bond optionPurchase Now (opens in a new tab)Continue to our secure checkout partner, Propeller (opens in a new tab).
The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- CDTFA-445: Bond of Seller (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Keep CDTFA's demand for security and any requested bond form beside you.
- Have the legal owner's name, service address and seller's permit details available.
- Identify the requested bond amount and effective date before completing the application.
Questions about this bond
Does every California seller need this bond?
This form responds to a CDTFA demand for security. Having a seller's permit alone is not the instruction to buy it; start with the demand made to your business.
Is the Bond of Seller the same as a seller's permit?
They serve different purposes. The permit concerns your authority to operate as a seller; the bond provides security for the tax obligations described in the form. Applying for the bond does not issue a permit.
How do I apply and deliver the bond?
Purchase Now opens Propeller in a new tab. Enter the applicant and security-request details there. After issuance, check the principal name, amount and effective date, complete the applicable execution steps, and deliver the bond as CDTFA directs.