Surety Bail Bonds (Individual & Business Entity)
Definition
SURETY BAIL BOND AGENT – Any person who executes an undertaking of bail in this state on behalf of a Surety company. License AND appointment are required prior to acting in this capacity.
Applicable Statutes
C.G.S. §38a-660 – see Laws and Regulations
Fees
Initial: $250.00
Reinstatement: $250.00
Renewal: $100.00
No pro-rating, non-refundable application fee.
Duration
Two (2) years – Expires January 31st every EVEN year.
How to Apply
- Bail Bonds Regulation
- Apply by going to National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
How to Renew
- Bail Bonds Regulation
- Renewal notices are EMAILED about 90 days before the expiration date.
- Apply by going to National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Renew an Existing License.”
How to Amend Lines of Authority
Not applicable.
How to Reinstate a License
- Bail Bonds Regulation
- Apply by going to National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
How to change License information (ie.: demographics)
Print a copy of the license
Initial Education Requirements
Waivers due to Designations
Not applicable.
Renewal Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
Not applicable.
Cancel License
Contact: cid.fraud@ct.gov
Important Information
Pursuant to C.G.S. §38a-660, anyone who has been convicted of a disqualifying offense shall be ineligible for a Surety Bail Bond Agent License.
Disqualifying offense means A) a felony; B) a misdemeanor if an element of the offense involves dishonesty or misappropriation of money or property; or C) a misdemeanor under section §21a-279, §53a-58, §53a-61, §53a-61a, §53a-62, §53a-63, §53a-96, §53a-173, §53a-175, §53a-176, §53a-178 or §53a-181d.
