How to get your license: Bail bond agent

Requirements

All bail bond agents must:

Be 18 years or older.
Be a United States citizen or resident alien.
Be employed by, or have a job offer from, a licensed bail bond agency.
Have no convictions in the past 10 years that directly relate to the ability to perform the duties of a bail bond agent or that hinder public safety.
Complete the training requirements.
Pass a written exam or have 12 hours of pre-license training as described in WAC 308-19-300.
Have an active Surety Producer License issued through the Office of Insurance Commissioner with all affiliations up to date if posting surety bonds.
If only posting property bonds:
- Have a list of the names of each court that has given approval for the placing of property bonds.

A SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account to apply online.

Send the following:

Bail Bond Agent License Application.
Surety insurance information
A check or money order for the application fee (payable to the Department of Licensing).

Mail to:

Bail Bond Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401