How to become a California Bail Agent

Follow these steps:

To become a licensed bail agent in California you must complete the following steps: 

  1. Complete the 20-hour California Department of Insurance approved pre-licensing course.  REGISTER HERE
  2.  Have a live scan taken.  LIVE SCAN REQUEST FORM HERE
  3.  Pass the California Department of Insurance state exam. SIGN UP HERE
  4.  Fill out the bail application with the California Department of Insurance.  APPLICATION FORM
  5.  Get a surety appointment. HERE
  6.  Get a $1,000.00 surety bond.

Become a licensed Bail Agent.


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