Bail Agent, Bail Solicitor and General Agent

Exam

State exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Not reported

Background check

Specific type of conviction prohibited

Applicants must: 1) Be a Nevada resident and at least 18 years old. 2) Be employed by/affiliated with a bail business or appointed by an authorized surety company in Nevada. 3) Have 6 hours of bail bond education approved by the Commissioner. 4) Pass the Nevada Bail Exam administered by Pearson VUE. 5) Be bondable (surety bond of $10,000 for solicitor, $25,000 for agent and $50,000 for general agent). 6) Submit 2 fingerprint cards for the Division to obtain a criminal history report. 7) Not have been convicted of a felony in Nevada (or an offense in another state that would be a felony in Nevada) or have been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the illegal use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance. Notes: Bail Solicitors must work under the direction of a single bail agent. The bail solicitor's license must remain in the custody of the bail agent with whom he/she is employed. Upon termination of employment, the bail agent must notify the Division of Insurance and return the license for cancellation. Visit the Division website for more information on the licensing requirements. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: examination--$90; licensing--$185 (triennial); business/agency affiliation--$50; fingerprinting --$37.50 (payable to Department of Public Safety) or $55.25 (electronic by Pearson VUE).