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.
NOTE: These restrictions and additional restrictions found in
Oklahoma Statutes, Title 59, Section 1315, apply to both applicants
for a bail bondsman license and the applicant's spouse. Please
contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department if you have questions
or concerns.
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.
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