Becoming a Bail Bondsman in California:
Bail agents are licensed by the California Department of Insurance (CDI). You may contact CDI for an application kit by calling (800) 967-9331 or you may download the necessary forms by visiting the CDI web site at www.insurance.ca.gov. (Producer licensing/Forms section)
The forms you will need are as follows:
California law requires that you complete a minimum 12-hour bail-prelicensing course by a CDI approved provider. Call the Bail Resource Center toll free at (877)222-8486 a class schedule or visit bailschool.com's Courses page for a list of class dates and locations. Register for the class early. Some classes fill-up quickly and there is an extra charge for walk-ins.
You must include your certificate of completion with your application to CDI. You may apply to CDI and take the exam prior to obtaining an appointment, however, you must obtain an appointment by an admitted Surety Company, Permittee or General Agent prior to receiving your license. The Department of Insurance will review your application and assign you a test date.
Whether you are new to the industry or have been working in Bail Bonds for years, becoming a sub agent can
be very rewarding. Simply fill out the Agent Application and fax it to our main office at 530-622-6520. Please call us with any questions or just to say hello at 530-622-6500. We look forward to doing business with you.
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Do you think you have what it takes to run your own bail bonds company? If so we can help you get it up and running. One of the most important things to starting a successful Bail Bonds Agency is a Knowledgeable General Agent. Chuck Holland has been in the bail bonds business for over 10 years. Becoming a Sub Agent of Gold County Bail Bonds give you access to his extensive experience and the rest of gold country staff 24 hours a day. Give us a call Today to start your future today. (530) 622-6500
We are able to offer your bail agency contract agreements in most area’s of California. Gold Country Bail Bonds makes you feel like part of the family. We know bail. When you need quick answers, or just good advice, Gold Country Bail Bonds is there to provide quick, courteous, and exceptional service.
The professionals at Gold Country Bail Bonds know the business from the inside out. The management team includes licensed, experienced bail agents who understand that the bail bond business does not operate from nine to five. We are available 24 hours a day to assist agents with all underwriting issues. Gold Country Bail Bonds reputation for stability and equity are well known among its agents. Build up fund deposits are held directly by the insurance company. The owners and management team of Gold Country Bail Bonds will continue providing bail agents with a general agency they can count on.
If you are interested in becoming appointed with Gold Country Bail Bonds, please fill out the enclosed application. Return a fully completed and signed Agency Application along with the required information to Gold Country Bail Bonds. Thank you for your interest in becoming a Gold Country Bail Bonds sub-producing agent. We will review and consider your application and contact you shortly after.