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How to become a licensed bail agent (Limited Surety Agent) in Florida...
There are five basic steps to becoming a licensed surety agent in Florida; (1) take an approved 120-hour course, (2) take an approved correspondence course, (3) submit an application for temporary agent license and undergo a background check, (4) complete a one-year internship under a licensed bail agent and, (5) pass a final exam given by the state Department of Financial Services.
Before you begin the process to become a licensed bail agent, you must first determine if you are qualified. To review the Qualifications and Licensing information for this license, call the Florida Department of Financial Services at 850/413-3137 ext. 1101.

Application Qualifications:
Once you have determined that you meet the qualifications for licensure, then you must take the following steps for licensure:
Step 1. Successfully complete a state-approved 120-hour basic certification course.
Step 2. Successfully complete the state-approved correspondence course for bail bond agents. Cost: $300.00. Call the University of Florida at 352/392-1711 or 800/327-4218 and ask for information on INS 3 - Bail & Bail Bond Insurance in Florida.
All applicants who want to become bail bondsmen must be licensed by the Department of Insurance in their state (Department of Insurance)
NOTE: STEP 1 AND STEP 2 CAN BE TAKEN IN ANY ORDER.
Schools in Florida
* The FSAA offers a bail bond certification course every 3-4 months in Tampa or Orlando COST: $600.00 For information: Call (850) 261-3764
* Ace Bonding Company offers a bail bond certification course every 3-4 months in Miami COST: $550 For information: Call (305) 381-7014

Interested in starting your own bail bond agency?
Contact Rod Dowston @ 1-800-691-2356

_______________________________________________________________________________How to Become A Bail Bondsman.
To begin a career as a bail bondsman / bondswoman, you will need to first complete all educational courses that your particular state's department of insurance office requires.
1. Contact the Dept. of insurance in your state, request license information and schools that are in your area for a bail bond class license or (Limited Surety Agent's License).
2. At the school your instructor will have more information on how and where to complete your licensing certification.
3. Once you have completed your state licensing requirements submit an Agency Producer Application Note: you will need to send a copy of your bail license or insurance qualification certificate with your application.
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Keep in mind that there are a few states that have no commercial bail some of them are; Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Wisconsin. Massachusetts does allow commercial bail, however new agent licensing is difficult. You will need to check with your states department of insurance to confirm..

1. What is a limited surety agent? The official title of the license issued to bail bond agents in Florida is a limited surety agent license. 2. What are the requirements to be a bail bond agent? Prior to becoming licensed as a bail bond agent, the applicant must have obtained a temporary bail bond license and completed the provisions of that license before applying for a limited surety agent license. In addition, the applicant must have the following qualifications: * Be at least age 18 and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. * Be a United States citizen or be a legal alien and a resident of this state * The place of business of the applicant will be in this state * The applicant is vouched for by at least 3 reputable citizens who are residents of the same counties where the bail bond agent will work. * The applicant was never convicted of a felony, or a crime involving moral turpitude, or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more. * Applicant has successfully passed the required examination. * The applicant passes the background check conducted by the department. 3. What is the background check? The applicant is required to furnish a complete set of fingerprints to be used to obtain a criminal history from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The application process is not complete until this history is received.

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