Bail Agent/Bail Agency
Qualifications & Fees: Bail Agent
A Bail Agent is a qualified individual who is authorized to execute or countersign the undertakings of bail in connection with judicial proceeding.
Qualifications:
- Must be a resident of Nevada for at least one year
- Must be a resident of Nevada for at least one year
- Must be 18 years or older
- Complete a Nevada State Bail Pre-Licensing Course (6 hours) via SIRCON
- Pass Nevada State Bail Exam – through Pearson Vue
Initial Application Required Documents:
- Complete Bail Residency Questionnaire – Residency Verification
- Provide copy of Nevada State Driver License
- Electronic Fingerprint Receipt – Pearson Vue
- Completed Fingerprint Background Waiver
- Local Law Enforcement Printout / Scope Report
- Residency Verification: DMV Printout and 12 months Utility Bills – electricity, natural gas, sewer, trash or water
- Helpful Checklist of Required Documents for Bail Agents
How To Apply:
- Submit Online Application via SIRCON
** All required documents must be uploaded and attached to your online application in SIRCON.
Bond Requirement:
Each applicant for a Bail Agent license must file a $25,000 Surety License Bond naming the People of the State of Nevada as obligee, and must also provide a Power of Attorney. These must remain in force while licensed as a Bail Agent. The original Bond must be mailed to our Carson City office to complete the application.
Fees:
- Application fee $185
- State of Nevada Appointment and Termination Form and fee of $15 – Completed by Surety Company, and must be mailed into the Nevada Division of Insurance in Carson City.
Qualifications & Fees: Bail Agency
A Bail Agency is a qualified firm who employs individuals that are authorized to execute or countersign the undertakings of bail in connection with judicial proceeding.
Qualifications:
must be owned and controlled by one or more licensed bail agent
- Provide Articles of Organization or Incorporation filed with the Nevada Secretary of State showing registration **
How To Apply:
- Submit Online Application via SIRCON
** Articles from the Nevada Secretary of State must be uploaded and attached to your online application in SIRCON
Bond Requirement:
Each applicant for a Bail Agency license must file a $25,000 Surety License Bond naming the People of the State of Nevada as obligee, and must also provide a Power of Attorney. These must remain in force while licensed as a Bail Agency The original Bond must be mailed into the Division’s Carson City office to complete the application.
Fees:
- Application fee $235
- State of Nevada Appointment and Termination Form and fee of $15 – Completed by Surety Company and must be mailed into the Nevada Division of Insurance in Carson City.
Make all fees payable to the Nevada Division of Insurance.