How to Become a Bounty Hunter in Indiana
Movies, television and books make the life of a bounty hunter look easy and glamorous. Also known as a recovery agent, these jobs are a lot of hard work. It takes time and determination and it doesn’t always pay the bills. If you’re interested in learning how to become a bounty hunter in Indiana, you’re first stop should be the State Department of Insurance.
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Things You'll Need
- Check/money order
- Digital photograph
- Internet access
- Computer
- Printer
- Application
Instructions
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Make sure you’re ready for the life of a bounty hunter. Bounty hunters only get paid when they capture an individual, which means that the money isn’t regular. You’ll also be facing people who might try to harm you and at times you’ll need to travel out of state.
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Visit the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) to find out all the requirements to become a bounty hunter in the state. You’ll also need to make sure you have the money needed for the application fee and be able to meet all the requirements needed.
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Take 6 credit hours of Continuing Education, which is a requirement by the state of Indiana. These classes can usually be taken at a community college or adult education center anywhere in the state. Most students take classes in criminal justice, though you may find bounty hunter classes offered by those working in the state.
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Have a digital photograph taken of yourself. This image needs to appear in your application so the state has a record of you on file. Many people prefer to have the image taken at the state office to make sure it’s done properly.
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Download the application, print it out and fill in all the information. Once you have the application complete you’ll need to enclose a check or money order for the application fee and send everything to the IDOI. Then you just need to wait until your application is approved by the state and then you can begin working as a bounty hunter.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you answer everything on the application as honestly as possible. If you lie or make any mistakes on the application, the state may deny your application.
Don’t try to pay the application fee by credit card or cash, because the state requires a check or money order with you.
