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.
