What is the Eligibility to Apply for a Bail Agent License:

     1. Be at least 18 years of age

     2. Be a resident of California

These are the Requirements to Get a Bail License:

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

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

     3. Set appointment and complete a Live Scan. HERE - (APPLICANT SERVICES). Fee $74

     4. Set up account and complete application online for a Bail Agent License.  Sign up HERE -(SIRCON). Fee $622

Once you have completed the application, upload the below filled out documents to the Sircon account and submit for a license:

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

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

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

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

     5. Action Notice Statement of Employment - Form LIC 438 (Example HERE) *This comes from the Bail Bond 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 (renewal may be completed up to 60-days before experation of license):

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

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

      3. Have an active $1,000 Surety Bond on file.

      4. Have an active Surety Appointment on file.

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