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The California Bail Agent Bond helps ensure that bail money is properly collected, applied, and disposed of by bail agent companies. The required bond amount is set at $1,000 and is typically based on the personal credit of the bail agent. The California Bail Agent Bond complies with Insurance Code Section 1802. Please note: Surety1 does not offer bail bonds, but we do offer bail agent bonds. The State of California Department of Insurance requires a California Bail Agent Bond.
What are the requirements to be a Bail Agent in California?
All applicants must be at least 18 years old, as well as a California resident and complete the required minimum of 20 hours of approved pre-licensing classroom study.
Filing Requirements for Individuals
- Completed application form
- Action Notice of Appointment
- Forms Filing List
- Action Notice Statement of Employing Bail Agent or Permittee
- Fingerprint Impressions
- Payment for the fees: $622 for a two year term plus $62 for the examination fee; fingerprint processing fee
- Pass the examination prepared by the department
Filing Requirements for Corporations
- Completed application form
- Action Notice of Appointment
- Forms Filing List
- Action Notice Statement of Employing Bail Agent or Permittee
- Payment for the fee amounting to $622
How do I obtain a California Bail Agent Bond?
Complete our easy to navigate online application. Within one business day, one of our licensed agents will contact you with a no-obligation quote for your bond (the “premium”). Once any necessary paperwork is signed and the premium payment is processed, your surety bond will be shipped to you via USPS Priority Mail (overnight shipping options also available).
The surety bond experts at Surety Solutions Insurance Services, Inc. (Surety1) are here to help you get bonded quickly and reliably. We work with over a dozen “A” rated surety markets to ensure we find you the lowest rate for your bond. We are also licensed in all 50 states and maintain an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau.