Licensing Requirements

The Bail Bond Division of the Oklahoma Insurance Department is responsible for all aspects of licensing, supervision and regulation of bail bonds in Oklahoma.

License Types Available

• Professional
  
• Surety
  
• Cash
  
• Property

Education Requirements

Pre-licensing Education- Sixteen (16) hours of pre-license education sponsored by the Oklahoma Bondsman Association required as part of application process. Possible areas of study include subjects pertinent to duties, responsibilities, and bail law.

Continuing Education - Eight (8) hours annually. Continuing education requirements are provided by the Oklahoma Bondsman Association and are required each year after license renews in September.

Additional Requirements

Qualifications/ Experience

• At least Twenty-one (21) years of age
• Good character and reputation
  
• Citizen of the United States
  
• At least one year of state residency
  
• High school diploma or its equivalent

Restrictions

Not previously convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, any felony, or to a misdemeanor involving morale turpitude or dishonesty.

License Duration

One Year (October 1 - September 30)

License Fees

• Application Fee: $450 (includes application, investigation and examination fee)
  
• Renewal Fee: $100

Examination Requirements

Description

Written examination covering statutory requirements and practical applications.
Possible examination areas include procedures, duties, responsibilities, and bail bond law

Examination Fee: $100.00

Date: As Scheduled

Passing Criteria: 70%

Applications are valid for six (6) months after submission

Re-examination

Three months must intervene between examinations. After third and subsequent examination failure, an applicant may not apply and be examined for at least one (1) year after the last examination failure.