We have an office next to every major jail in Washington, including King County Jail, Pierce County Jail, Snohomish County Jail, and many others, which means that our bail bondsman can get to the person you care about right away.
In the state of California, bail bond agreements must be verified and certified by the California Department of Insurance. The practice of commercial bail bonds is unlawful in the states of Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, and Wisconsin.
The bail bond agent will need you to sign some paperwork in order for you to secure their services. This usually means paying an amount to the agent, usually a percentage of the total bail amount, and signing off on any collateral for the bond.
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 bail bond agent duties or that hinder public safety.
Follow the steps below to get your bail bond agency license. Meet the requirements. All company owners, partners, or agents must: Be at least 18 years old. Gather the necessary documents. Copies of your $10,000 surety bond. Submit your application. Choose the method that works best for you.
Before giving us a call, make sure you have the following information handy: The full name of the person who was arrested. Where is the person being held for custody (you should include the name of jail, city, and county) The person's booking number.