To receive a Bail Bondsman License, an applicant must take and pass one of the following exams: Surety and Fidelity Exam, Limited Lines Property and Casualty Exam, or the Full Property and Casualty Exam. Additionally, an applicant must hold the Surety, Limited Lines P&C or the full P&C line of authority, and must hold an active fidelity & surety appointment with each insurer. Finally, a bondsman must obtain and maintain prior approval of their financial status and business character by each court and jurisdiction in which they operate.
