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Bail Agent
License Description A bail agent is a person permitted to solicit, negotiate, and effect undertakings of bail on behalf of any surety insurer. Qualifications:  Minimum Age: 18 years  Residency: California residency is required  Pre-licensing Experience/Education: Complete an approved 20-hour bail pre-licensing course  Entity: Individual/Corporation Fees:  Application: $622 per surety company every two year license term  Examination or re-examination: $62  Renewal: $188 (Two-year term)  Fingerprint processing: The fingerprint fee at the California Department of Insurance (CDI) test centers is $59. At PSI test centers, the fingerprint fee is $68.95. Other license information and requirements:  Exam required: Yes  Examination information: PSI Services, LLC, schedules the examinations for the CDI) bail license applicants. For scheduling examinations use PSI's Examination Scheduling Service at http://media.psiexams.com/LC/apps/Attention.htm. Individuals may schedule their examinations with PSI either online or by telephone.  Fingerprint impressions: Fingerprint impressions are required for all unlicensed bail applicants  Average Time to Process Application: two to three weeks  Renewal Period: Every two-years Special License Requirements:  $1,000 Bond of Bail Agent  Action Notice of appointment  2 Passport identification photos  Continuing Education: Complete an approved 12-hour continuing education course each two year license renewal term For more information on this license type use this URL: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0050-renew-license/0200-requirements/bail-agent.cfm. Authority: Sections 1800-1822 of the California Insurance Code.
Licensing Agency
Department of Industrial Relations
Producer Licensing Bureau
320 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814-4309
(800) 967 9331
Charlene.Ferguson@insurance.ca.gov Dianne.Cooper@insurance.ca.gov.
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License Updated 05/22/2024

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