How to Get Tobacco License in Florida

Who needs to apply for a Cigarette and Tobacco Permit in the state of Florida?

• Every retailer is engaged selling tobacco products is responsible to apply for a cigarette and tobacco permit from the state of Florida DBPR (State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation).
• You should also hold a tobacco permit to purchase tobacco products from the suppliers.

What information you have to provide in order to obtain Florida Cigarette License?

• Business name registration, if using a business name to promote in Florida.
• Sales and Use Tax Florida to sell tobacco products.
• Fill out form ABT-6028
• Florida tobacco license, state filing fee is $50.00
• The department will check your Background before issuing you a cigarette license and the application must be signed and notarized by all the company owners.
• An applicant for a tobacco permit must submit fingerprints at least five days prior to submit tobacco license application.

How long does DBPR take to process a tobacco permit application?

It generally takes three weeks to process your application.

How often do you have to renew cigarette and tobacco license in Florida?

A Florida tobacco permit must be renewed annually.

Responsibilities of Florida tobacco license holder

• A Florida tobacco license must be posted and displayed at the business location.
• Must renew a tobacco permit on or before the due date.
• Retail tobacco permit of Florida cannot be used to import, export or manufacturing tobacco products.
• A retail license holder must not sell cigarette to an underage person and must check a valid id to sell cigarette if felt suspicious.

Do you need a tobacco license to sell Font Leaves?

Yes, tobacco license is secured in the state of Florida to sell Font Leaves.

Selling tobacco products from home in Florida

The state of Florida does issue a tobacco license at the home address provided it is sold online through a website rather than home.