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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
An EIN is a unique, nine-digit identification number issued by the IRS to domestic business entities.
We are required to have a valid EIN on file for all of our customers.
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How will I know when my licenses expire?
We'll send you automated emails both one month before and the day of each license expiration.
You can also view the status of your account documents on your account page.
How do I re-submit updated documents?
You can submit updated account documents using this form!
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
United States of America
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Alabama Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, one of the following documents is required to apply for a wholesale account:
- Alabama Sales Tax License
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
- Sales & Use Tax Certificate of Exemption
Retail business operators will also need to provide a Tobacco and Alternative Nicotine Products License in order to view and purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products.
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Alaska Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, an Alaska Business License is required to have a wholesale account with us.
Those who wish to view and purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products will need to provide an Alaska Business License with an official Endorsement.
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Arizona Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, one of the following documents is required to apply for a wholesale account:
- Transaction Privilege Tax License (TPT)
- Arizona Form 5000A
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
Retailers or wholesalers in Arizona are not required to submit additional documents to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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Arkansas Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, one of the following documents is required to apply for a wholesale account:
- Sales Tax & Use Permit
- ST391: Exemption Certificate
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
Retailers that wish to purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products must provide a valid Retail Permit.
Wholesalers that wish to purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products must provide a valid Wholesale Permit.
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California Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, one of the following documents is required to apply for a wholesale account:
- Seller's Permit
- California Resale Certificate
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
Retailers that wish to purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products must provide a valid Retail Permit.
Wholesalers that wish to purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products must provide a valid Wholesale Permit.
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Colorado Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, one of the following documents is required to apply for a wholesale account:
- Sales Tax License
- Form DR 0563
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
Retailers that wish to purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products must provide a valid Tobacco/Nicotine License.
Wholesalers that wish to purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products must provide a valid Nicotine Products Distributor License.
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Connecticut Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, one of the following documents is required to apply for a wholesale account:
- Sales and Use Tax Permit
- Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
A Cigarette License is required to purchase tobacco products from us.
A Dealer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System or Vapor Product license is required to purchase vapor and e-cigarette products from us.
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Delaware Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, an Active Business License is required to have a wholesale account with us.
Business operators that wish to purchase tobacco or vapor products must have an Active Business License with Cigarette/Tobacco Endorsement.
Wholesalers that wish to purchase tobacco or vapor products must have an Active Business License with Vapor or Cigarette Wholesaler and Affixing Agent Endorsement.
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Florida Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, one of the following documents is required to have a wholesale account with us:
- Florida Annual Resale Certificate for Sales Tax
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
A Retail Tobacco Products Dealer Permit is required to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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Georgia Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, one of the following documents is required to apply for a wholesale account:
- Sales Tax License
- Form DR 0563
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
Retailers that wish to purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products must provide a valid License to Sell Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, or Vapor Products (Retail Authorization).
Wholesalers that wish to purchase tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette products must provide a valid License to Sell Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, or Vapor Products (Wholesale Authorization).
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Hawaii Wholesale Requirements
In addition to a Federal Tax ID Number (also known as an EIN or FEIN), one of the following documents is required to have a wholesale account with us:
- General Excise Tax License
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate*
- G-17: Resale Certificates for Goods*
Retail business operators must have a valid
Retail Tobacco Permit on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
Wholesale business operators must have a valid Cigarette and Tobacco License on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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Idaho Wholesale Requirements
In addition to a Federal Tax ID Number (also known as an EIN or FEIN), one of the following documents is required to have a wholesale account with us:
- Seller's Permit
- ST-101: Sales Tax Resale Certificate
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
Business operators must have a valid Tobacco Permit on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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Illinois Wholesale Requirements
In addition to a Federal Tax ID Number (also known as an EIN or FEIN), one of the following documents is required to have a wholesale account with us:
- Sales Tax Permit
- Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
Business operators must have a valid Tobacco Permit on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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Indiana Wholesale Requirements
In addition to a Federal Tax ID Number (also known as an EIN or FEIN), one of the following documents is required to have a wholesale account with us:
- Registered Retail Merchant Certificate (RRMC)
- ST-105: General Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
All business operators must have a valid Tobacco Sales Certificate on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
Wholesale business operators must have a valid Other Tobacco Product Distributor's License on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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Iowa Wholesale Requirements
In addition to a Federal Tax ID Number (also known as an EIN or FEIN), one of the following documents is required to have a wholesale account with us:
- Sales Tax Permit
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
- 31014: Iowa Sales Use Exise Tax Exemption Certificate
All business operators must have a valid Retail Cigarette / Tobacco / Nicotine / Vapor Permit on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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Kansas Wholesale Requirements
In addition to a Federal Tax ID Number (also known as an EIN or FEIN), one of the following documents is required to have a wholesale account with us:
- Retailers' Sales Tax Registration Certificate
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
- ST-28A: Resale Exemption Certificate
All business operators must have a valid Retail Cigarette/Electronic Cigarette Dealer's License and Kansas Consumable Materials Tax Registration on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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Kentucky Wholesale Requirements
In addition to a Federal Tax ID Number (also known as an EIN or FEIN), one of the following documents is required to have a wholesale account with us:
- Sales and Use Tax Permit
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
- 51A105: Resale Certificate
All business operators must have a valid Retail Distributor (Tobacco Product or Vapor Products) License and Tobacco Products Distributor (Tobacco Products or Vapor Products) on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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US Territories
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District of Columbia Wholesale Requirements
In addition to an EIN, one of the following documents is required to have a wholesale account with us:
- DC Basic Business License
- Sales Tax & Use Certificate of Resale (OTR-368)
Retailers must also have a valid Basic Business License for Cigarette Retail on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
Wholesalers must also have a valid Basic Business License for Cigarette Wholesale on file to purchase tobacco, vapor, or e-cigarette products from us.
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