North Carolina Bail Agents Association

We have established, in tandem with the North Carolina Department of Insurance, an eight-step process for becoming a bail agent. 

New as of October 1, 2010 all fingerprints must be electronically submitted with all applications. Fingerprint cards will no longer be accepted by DOI.  Also new, the PLE  student must pass a comprehensive PLE test that is given on the third day of the session in order to receive their PLE certificate of completion.

PLE 2012 Registration Form (Registrations may be mailed with MO or Certified Check, faxed with Credit Card information or emailed with Credit Card information-all registrations are due by the Wednesday prior to the class date.)

Keep reading for more details on the process for becoming a licensed bail agent.

Steps:

1. Meet the minimum qualifications (check the screening questions on the Application or click here Qualifications for Licensure)

2. Participate in the 3 Day  Pre-licensing Bail Education Class (Cost for class is $500)

3. Obtain an application from the NC Department of Insurance .  Click link for application. (Note: License Application Fee has Changed.  Finger prints must be sent electronically)  For more information on the license application/testing click on this link to to Candidate Guide.

(Print out or download the PLE registration  form above and mail, fax or email your registration or click on the register link below to register on line.   All registrations -mailed, faxed and online- must be received by 5:00pm the Wednesday prior to the class the student wishes to attend)

4. Send application to the NC Department of Insurance w/attachments (Cost for application is either $263 or $183-depends on license applied for)

5. Receive your qualification letter from DOI (valid for 30 days) and set date for taking the state exam

6. Take the state exam (Cost is $56.50)

7. Pass – license is mailed to you

8. Fail – reapply in one year

Bounty Hunting and Bail Enforcement are not legal in North Carolina.  Any person conducting Bail Bond business in the state must hold a license issued by the North Carolina Department of Insurance.

Pre-licensing classes are held at the McKimmon Center and are from 9:00am to 4:30pm each day

Pre-licensing class dates:  On line registration is available for all PLE classes.  Just click on the word register to start the process.  Beginning September 1st 2010 there will be a processing fee for all online registrations.

Class registrations must be received by 5:00pm the Wednesday prior to the class the student wishes to attend.  The online link will become inactive at the registration deadline.

2012 PLE Class Dates

January         9-10-11  (register)
February     13-14-15 (register)
March             5-6-7      (register)
April             23-24-25 (register)
May               14-15-16  (register)
June              11-12-13  (register)
July               23-24-25 (register)
August         20-21-22  (register)
September 17-18-19   (register)
October         8-9-10     (register)
November 12-13-14   (register)
December  10-11-12   (register)

In January 2010 a comprehensive test was included in the three day class.  Beginning October 1, 2010, you must pass the comprehensive test in order to receive your certificate of completion of the pre-licensing class.

Check link for your P/F grade      February P/F

If you did not pass your Pre-licensing test, click  link for retest instructions.  Re-test instructions
To register to re-test use the following form:   re-test registration

* Monday classes are from 8:40 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday classes are from 9:00am to 4:30pm.  The comprehensive test will be on Wednesday from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.  P/F grades will be posted after 1:00pm on the Thursday following the testing.

Pre-licensing class requirements and location:

• As of July 1, 2002, you must attend the pre-licensing class prior to sending an application to the Department of Insurance.

• Pre-registration and a photo ID are required for all classes

• Refunds must be requested in writing prior to class.  Only 1/2 of tuition is refundable

• All classes are held at the McKimmon Center on NC State University’s campus.

Directions to the McKimmon Center

To reach the McKimmon Center using 440, take exit 295, (from west, turn left on Gorman Street; from east, merge right on Gorman Street). Go through several traffic signals. Just before the Gorman Street/Western Boulevard signal, you will see the McKimmon Center on your right.   Go to www. mapquest.com to get door to door directions .