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Jacksonville Fl. 32205
1 (800) 691-2356
 

Licensing Requirements for Agents.

Iowa has numerous provisions regulating the licensing of the bail enforcement business and bail enforcement agents.

1. IOWA CODE ANNOTATED TITLE III. PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION SUBTITLE 1. PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 80A. PRIVATE INVESTIGATIVE AGENCIES AND SECURITY AGENTS 80A.3. Requires a bail enforcement business to obtain the same license as that for a private detective. The license must be renewed every two years.
2. 80A.4. Sets forth the license requirements. Applications for a license or license renewal must be submitted to the commissioner and no license shall not be issued unless the applicant:

  • Is at least eighteen years old.
  • Is not a peace officer.
  • Has never been convicted of a felony or aggravated misdemeanor.
  • Is not addicted to the use of alcohol or a controlled substance.
  • Does not have a history of repeated acts of violence.
  • Is of good moral character and has not been judged guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude.
  • Has not been convicted of a crime described in sections 708.3, 708.4, 708.5, 708.6, 708.8, or 708.9.
  • Has not been convicted of illegally using, carrying or possessing a dangerous weapon.
  • Has not been convicted of fraud.
  • Complies with other qualifications and requirements the commissioner adopts by rule.
  • If the applicant is a corporation, these requirements apply to the president and to each officer, commissioner or employee who is actively involved in the licensed business in Iowa. If the applicant is a partnership or association, the apply to each partner or association member.
  • Each employee of an applicant or licensee shall possess the same qualifications required by this section for a licensee.

 

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 - 10 days
Remission – 60 day remission

State Fees Per Bond - Not Applicable

NOTE:Homestead Exemption State

Iowa Bail Fees, Laws and Resources
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