Become a Bail Bondsman or Runner
License Requirements and Qualifications
The North Carolina Department of Insurance Bail Bond Regulatory Division (BBRD) is currently conducting a routine audit of bail bondsman’s information received by both us and our third-party vendor. This is to ensure all bail bondsman are following the North Carolina General Statues, Laws, Rules and Articles related to licensing.
In 2022, there was a change to NCGS 58-71-50. By conducting this review, we found some bail bondsmen files not to have all necessary documents to satisfy the statute. BBRD has notified those individuals by email who we have determined to be deficient and asked them to simply supply the requested documentation within the specified time.
Find information about obtaining a license in Chapter 58 Article 71.
Pre-licensing Requirements
Applicants must complete 12 hours of pre-licensing education with an approved provider.
Submit an Application
Additional Documents Required to Submit
- Print off Fingerprint Release and Electronic Fingerprint Release form locate at: www.ncdoi.gov/documents/bail-bond/electronic-fingerprint-submission-release-form
- Pre-licensing Education – All applicants that do not hold an active bail bond license are required to complete 12 hours of Pre-licensing Education (PLE) with an approved PLE Provider. Upon PLE course completion, the approved PLE Provider will issue a certificate of PLE completion, and a copy of this certificate must be submitted with the application for a license.
- A copy of your current valid North Carolina driver’s license or valid North Carolina identification card issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
- At least two (2) of the following documents:
- A pay stub showing your residential address in North Carolina
- A utility bill showing your residential address in North Carolina
- A receipt for personal property taxes or real property taxes paid by you to a North Carolina unit of local government showing your residential address in North Carolina
- A monthly or quarterly statement showing your residential address in North Carolina and issued by a financial institution for an account held by you.
- A copy of one of the following documents:
- High school diploma
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate (certified copy)
- High school transcript (certified copy) NOTE: If submitting a copy of the high school diploma.
- To upload all required documents: www.nipr.com/licensing-center/attachments (NIPR Warehouse)
- For additional forms go to: www.ncdoi.gov/licensees/bail-bondsmen-licensing/applications-and-forms-bail-bondsmen