Certification or Licensing
Some states require would-be bail bondsmen to attain a property and casualty insurance license requiring several hours of class work under the jurisdiction of the state director of insurance or state department of professional regulation. Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin ban for-profit bail bonding altogether. Other states require you to pass a bail-bond certification exam. Most states that require exams or licensing also require several hours of continuing education classes each year to keep the license current. You will need a firearm license if you plan to use a firearm.
Professional Bail Agents of the United States offers the Certified Bail Agent and Master Certified Bail Agent credentials to members who meet experience requirements and complete coursework. Visit https://www.pbus.com for more information.
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