How Do You Start A Bail Bonding Company?
A bail bonding business can be a profitable business in any community. It is not an easy one to run, but some people just seem to have a knack for it. You have to be familiar with criminal process procedures, and be a good judge of character, writing bail bonds for those people who are less of a flight risk. You also need to have the financial backing to cover any losses if one of your bonds skips town. Insurance companies will cover you once, but might not take that risk again. Learn your state criminal process procedures and get some training or education in criminal justice. A law enforcement background will be a good way to start. Contact your state’s Department of Insurance and ask them what classes and exams you have to take to get your bail bond license. Take the required exams for your state’s bail bond license, and be sure you pass all the qualifications. In addition, most states require a bail bondsmen be free of criminal convictions for a set number of years, and have no fel
