Distributor (Motor Fuel)

a person who acquires motor fuel from a supplier or from another distributor for subsequent sale. This license is optional for distributors who purchase motor fuel in North Carolina for distribution in the State. A distributor who purchases motor fuel from an elective or permissive supplier at an out-of-state terminal for import into North Carolina or purchases motor fuel from an elective or permissive supplier at an in-state terminal for export from North Carolina is required to obtain a distributor license.

Other Information

Duration of License

Perpetual

Authority

Article 36C, Part 2 Licensing, GS §105-449.65, GS §105-449.67, GS §105-449-69A

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Bond or Letter of Credit; Authority to Conduct Business in this State

Exemptions

The Secretary may grant a temporary license to an applicant to distribute motor fuel in this State in response to a disaster declaration. This license may be issued without requiring the applicant to file with the Secretary a bond or an irrevocable letter of credit and without requiring the applicant to be authorized to transact business in this State. The temporary license expires upon the expiration of the disaster declaration and may not be renewed or a new temporary license granted if the licensee failed to file the required returns or make payments of the required taxes.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Revenue
Excise Tax
Motor Fuel
1429 Rock Quarry Rd
Ste. 105
Raleigh, NC 27610-
919-707-7500

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.