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Bail Solicitor

**Attention: Effective August 1, 2025**

In order to be fingerprinted, all applicants requiring fingerprints must bring the Fingerprint Authorization Form to an approved fingerprint vendor.

See the Fingerprints and Background Reports page for more information. 

Qualifications & Fees:  Bail Solicitor

A Bail Solicitor is any qualified individual who is employed by a Bail Agent to solicit bail transactions on behalf of the Bail Agent.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a resident of Nevada for at least three months
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be an employee of a licensed Bail Agency
  • Complete a Nevada State Bail Pre-Licensing Course (6 hours)
  • Pass Nevada State Bail Exam – through Pearson Vue
  • Affiliate with licensed Bail Agency

Initial Application Required Documents: 

  • Complete Bail Residency Questionnaire – Residency Verification
  • Copy of Nevada State Driver License 
  • Completed Fingerprint Background Waiver (Spanish) (Tagalog) (Traditional Chinese). The Fingerprint Background Waiver gives the Division legal authority to review your background report. Without the background waiver, your application cannot be fully reviewed or approved. To complete the background waiver, enter “Nevada Division of Insurance” in paragraphs 1 and 9, initial and date the bottom of page 1, and enter your name, date and signature on the bottom of page 2. Leave all of the agency information blank. Here is a sample background waiver
  • Completed Fingerprint Authorization Form - a link to the Fingerprint Authorization Form will be provided to you in the confirmation email you receive from Sircon or NIPR after submitting an application. Bring the form to an approved fingerprint vendor, then upload the completed form to your application.
  • Local Law Enforcement Printout / Scope Report

              * This is a letter from your county-of-residence law enforcement agency which
                 indicates you have not been convicted of a felony; offenses of moral turpitude;
                 or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance         

  • Proof of Residency:  Three months Utility Bills – electricity, gas, trash, water or sewer

** All required documents must be uploaded and attached to your online application in    SIRCON.

Bond Requirement:

Each applicant for a Bail Solicitor license must file a $10,000 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 Solicitor. The original Bond must be mailed into the Division’s Carson City office to complete the application.

Helpful Checklist of Required Documents for Bail Solicitors  

How To Apply:

  • Submit Online Application via SIRCON  

Fees:

Application fee $235