How to Apply for a Bail Bond Recovery Agent License
If you have ever wanted to go after and apprehend people who have run out on their bail-bonds, there are a few requirements that have to be taken care of before you may legally operate as a bail bond agent in your state. All states have different application forms and different rules and regulations that you must follow. Applications to carry a side arm are separate and require exams to gain a license.
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Instructions
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Don't apply to be a bail bond recovery agent if you have pending litigation at any level, county court judgments included. These have to be squared away before the licensing procedure can move forward.
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Be at least 21 years of age and a citizen or legal resident alien of the United States of America. An applicant can't have any convictions of any crime in any state that would interfere with performing your duties. You must have earned either a GED or have at least three years experience in the bail bond industry. Applicant must pass all exams including the pre-licensing training.
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Submit a completed form (different forms for every state) along with appropriate fees of between $500 and $700; the form for your particular state will tell you how much money will be required. Application fees are non-refundable in all cases.
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Attach your completed form a current set of fingerprints with the background check that the government agency will run to ensure you are not a wanted criminal or a deviant.
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Divulge criminal background information on each conviction including crimes committed as a juvenile. This information is required; however, driving offenses, under the influence offenses and parking tickets do not have to be submitted or divulged.
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Go to the interview at a pre-determined driver licensing office to take your exam. You will have passed your background and criminal check if you get to this stage of the process.
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Tips & Warnings
Laws are currently changing to give bail bondsmen as much authority as other law enforcement officers which will give them equal rights within their profession.
Bail bond recovery agents take personal risks in their profession; this work is not for everyone.
