Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a licensed bail bond agent in Florida?
33rd Street Bail Bonds explains the process involved in becoming a licensed bail bonds agent.
The first step is determining if you are eligible to be a bail bond agent.
In Florida, you must be a Florida resident, must be at least 18 years old, must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., and must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States. You cannot be guilty of a felony crime nor can you be a former police officer, law enforcement professional, an attorney, a judge, a bailiff, or be working in a prison or have authority over inmates in a prison. You must also not have a criminal background and pass background reference checks. Many bail bond agents have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Those degrees usually have an emphasis on law, criminal justice, psychology, or police studies.
If you are eligible to be a bail bond agent, then you must complete a state approved 120-hour basic certification course. You must also take an approved correspondence course, submit an application for a temporary bail bond agent license and undergo a background check. After meeting these requirements, you need to complete a one-year internship underneath the guidance of a licensed bail bond agent. Finally, you must pass a final exam that is administered by the state Department of Financial Services.
Once you complete all of these steps, then you can apply for a Florida bail agent limited surety license. Your license is then good for two years. After the two-year period, to qualify for a license renewal, you must complete 14 hours of continuing education during your licensure period.
As you can see, becoming a bail bond agent involves education, work, and time. 33rd Street Bail Bonds has licensed, experienced, and knowledgeable bail bond agents ready to assist you in your time of need. Our bail bond agency is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days of the year. To start the bail bond process, please call us at 407-425-7200 or 407-425-3303.
We have bailed clients out of jail for numerous charges including drug possession, drug trafficking, domestic violence, theft, assault, battery, DUI, and more. 33rd Street Bail Bonds is family owned and operated since 1971 which makes us Central Florida’s oldest bail bonding agency. Don’t go it alone, instead rely in the expertise of our bail bond agents to help you with the ins and outs of the bail bond process. Our bail bond agents can assist you with paperwork, answer questions you may have, and explain the bail bond process.
We serve all of Central Florida including Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, and Volusia counties. We are licensed to post bonds throughout the state of Florida and across the United States with affiliated agents.
Please call us today at 407-425-7200 or 407-425-3303 for knowledgeable, prompt, and courteous service. 33rd Street Bail Bonds is the name you can trust!