How to Become a Bail Bondsman in Ohio
Becoming a bail bondsman in the state of Ohio is not too difficult if you follow the rules as set forth by the Ohio Department of Insurance. Ohio residents have a choice to take in class, or self-study, bail bondsman classes to help them obtain a license for their new career.
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Instructions
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Take the pre-licensing education course. Visit the Ohio Department of Insurance website for a listing of the approved pre-license provider list. Ohio also has a self-study pre-license provider list for those individuals who just can't seem to make it to class and would prefer to study on their own. Applicants receive a course completion certificate upon successful completion of the pre-licensing course.
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Make a reservation to take the exam. You can make a reservation by phone, mail, fax or on-line through PearsonVUE.com. Once you make your reservation, keep track of your confirmation number, as you will need it in order to take the exam.
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Take the exam. In order to take the exam to become a bail bondsman in the state of Ohio, you must have two acceptable forms of identification, the original pre-licensing certificate evidencing that you successfully completed the required pre-licensing course and reservation confirmation number. It is recommended that you get to the exam testing center at least 30 minutes early.
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Get your fingerprints. Once you successfully pass the bail bondsman exam, you can elect to have your fingerprints taken for the background check. It is not a mandatory requirement to have the fingerprints taken at the testing center. However, if you do elect to have it done at the center, you must use either a credit or debit card.
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Complete an electric background check. The Ohio Department of Insurance requires that bail bondsman candidates have a criminal background check performed by WebCheck. Only WebCheck or another authorized facility can submit the results of your background check to the Department of Insurance.
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Submit a completed Surety Bail Bond application along with the appropriate fee and supporting documentation and wait for approval.
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Get your photo Surety Bail Bond Card. Upon license approval; contact Pearson Vue to get your photo ID card.
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Tips & Warnings
If you’re taking the bail bondsman exam for a second time because you failed it the first time, you must bring your failing score report to the exam.
