Eligibility to Apply for License:

     1. Be at least 18 years of age

     2. Be a resident of California

Requirements to Apply for License:

     1. Complete the CDI approved 20-hour pre-licensing classroom course.  Sign up HERE - (BEAclass). Fee $550

     2. Take & pass the state required examination.  Sign up HERE - (PSI EXAMS). Fee $105

     3. Complete a Live Scan (Submit fingerprints).  Set appointment HERE - (APPLICANT SERVICES). (Form example HERE). Fee $74

     4. Complete application online for a Bail Agent License.  Sign up HERE -(SIRCON). Fee $622 - Lic. Term 2 years.

Upload with the application on Sircon to submit for a license:

     1. Class Certificate. Given at the completion of the 20-hour course.

     2. PSI Exams paper stating that you passed the State Exam.

     3. Bond of Bail Agent - Form LIC 437-9 (Example HERE) *This comes from the Surety or Bail Company.

     4. Bail Agent Action Notice (Surety Appointment) - Form LIC 437-23 (Example HERE) *This comes from the Surety.

     5. Action Notice Statement of Employment - Form LIC 438 (Example HERE) *This comes from the Bail Company.

     6. Forms Filing List (Example HERE) *This comes from the Surety or Bail Company.

     7. A passport type photo of the applicant, not older than six months.

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License Renewal:

 

If licensed prior to the year of 2011, the license will expire on June 30th of every "odd" year.  If licensed after 2011, the license will expire 2 years from when the license was issued at the end of that month.​​

Renewal Requirements:

      1. Must complete a minimum of 12-hours of approved "Continuing Education" classroom study prior to the expiration date.

      2. Complete renewal online for a Bail Agent License through Sircon. HERE -(SIRCON). Fee $188

      3. Have an active bond on file.

      4. Have an active appointment on file.

***No late renewals allowed.  Licenses not renewed by the expiration date will be required to submit a new application, all required forms and pay double the filling fee - $1244