Qualifications for License.

1) Bail bond agents [FS 648.34] must comply with the following for license:

• an application submitted on forms prescribed by the Department of Insurance (DOI) [FS 648.34(1)],
• have complied with FS 648.355 and obtained a temporary license,
• be 18 years of age [FS 648.34(2)(a)],
• be a resident of Florida [FS 648.34(2)(b)],
• place of business must be located in a Florida county where records will be maintained and business actively conducted, accessible to the public during reasonable business hours [FS 648.34(2)(d)],
• of good character with no convictions on a felony, crime of moral turpitude, or crime punishable by 1 year or more [FS 648.34(2)(e)],
• passage of required examination (written [FS 648.38(1)-(10)]) [648.34(2)(f)],
• payment of fee for background checks and credit report [FS 648.34(3)],
• furnish photo and fingerprints with applications [FS 648.34(4)],
• completion of 14 hours of continuing education courses every two years [FS 648.385].

Filed Rates (Premium must be charged in accordance with PSC -S3GA filed rates for this state.)

Premium Rate:  10%

Minimum Premium:  $100

Federal Rate:  15%

 Department of Insurance

Collateral -Mortgage
State Surrender Time - 60 days
Remission – 2 year remission

State Fees Per Bond - Not Applicable

NOTE: Homestead Exemption State