Bail Bonds License

Are you interested in becoming a bail bondsman? In order to be a legitimate bail bondsman, you’ll need a bail bondsman license. Acquiring your bail bondsman license can be a complicated process, so here are the steps you should take in order to get a license in North Carolina.

In order to get a bail bondsman license in North Carolina, you must:

1. Meet the minimum Bail bondsman qualifications.

2. Participate in the 3 Day Pre-licensing Bail Education Class. The cost of this class is $500.

3. Obtain and complete an application along with supervising agent signature.

4. Get electronically finger printed in your local county. The cost for finger printing is $25.

5. Send your application to Pearson VUE with applicable attachments. The cost for the application is either $313 or $233, and it depends on the license for which you’re applying. The mailing address of Pearson VUE is located on the application itself.

6. Receive your qualification letter from DOI and set the date for taking the state exam. The letter is valid for up to 30 days.

7. Take the state exam. The cost of this exam is $56.50.

8. If you pass, your license is then mailed to you.

9. If you fail, you may reapply again in one year.

There are classes available to those interested in bail bondsman licensing, and they are a requirement in order to obtain a bail bondsman license in North Carolina. Pre-licensing classes are held at the McKimmon Center at NCSU in Raleigh, North Carolina. These classes are held from 9:00am to 4:30pm each day.

Getting your bail bondsman license can take some time, but as long as you follow the necessary steps to complete the application and pass the test, you’ll be on your way to being a licensed bail bondsman. It is an investment that can truly open up many new career opportunities and can provide you with a new insight into the criminal justice world. However, it is important to note that these requirements and processes vary from state to state, and you should always make sure that your process is proceeding in a timely and orderly fashion. It should be noted that there are time restrictions with this process.

If you are interested in getting your bail bondsman license in North Carolina, there is more information on the license application and testing. Click on this link to the Candidate Guide.