Licensing Requirements

There are two types of bail bondsmen in VA: surety bail bond agents and property bail bond agents. Specific requirements for each are detailed below.

In order to be licensed as either a property or surety bail bondsman a person shall:

•  Be 18 years of age or older,

•  Have received a high school diploma or GED, and

•  Have successfully completed the bail bondsman exam required by the Board or successfully completed prior to July 1, 2005, a surety bail bondsman exam required by the State Corporation Commission under former § 38.2-1865.7 .

Licensing Process for Surety Bondsmen

Prior to the issuance of a surety bail bondsman license, each surety bail bondsman applicant shall:

•  Submit proof of current licensing as a property and casualty insurance agent validated by the State Corporation Commission.

•  Submit copies of each qualifying power of attorney that will be used to provide surety.

 

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