Bail bond recovery agent fingerprinting requirements

All applicants for bail bond recovery agent license or endorsement must submit a fingerprint card to complete the required criminal history background check.

How to get a fingerprint card

We will give you the required fingerprint card. Don’t use other cards. If you use a different card, the results won’t be forwarded to our office and you will be required to submit a new fingerprint on the correct card.

Where to get your fingerprints taken

Fingerprinting must be done by a law enforcement agency. Not all law enforcement agencies offer this service, so call your local office to find out whether they do civil applicant prints, when you can have your prints taken, and how much it will cost.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) takes fingerprints in their Olympia office. If you would like to have your fingerprints taken and submitted directly at the WSP office, you may contact them at (360) 705-5100 for more information.

How to submit your fingerprint card

Submit the completed fingerprint card with your Bail Bond Recovery Agent License Application, supporting documents, and a check or money order made payable to the Washington State Treasurer for the total license application and fingerprint fees. Mail your fingerprint card, application, supporting documentation, and fees to:

The background check process takes 4–6 weeks, and the results are sent directly to us.

Rejected cards

If WSP cannot process the fingerprint card, they will return the card to us. We will return the rejected card to you, and you will be required to submit a new card along with the rejected card. The fingerprint processing fee covers up to 3 rejected cards. You must pay an additional processing fee to submit a fourth fingerprint card.