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 Title 38a* Insurance

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

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).
  • Note: Any inquiries regarding this license type must be directed to Bailbonds@ct.gov. Please note that the Licensing Division does not process or manage this license type. Only the Bail Bonds unit can respond to questions or requests related to Surety Bail Bonds.

How to Amend Lines of Authority

Not applicable.

How to Reinstate a License

How to change License information (i.e.: demographics)

Bail Bonds Regulation

Print a copy of the license

Search and print a license

Initial Education Requirements

Bail Bonds Regulation

Waivers due to Designations

Not applicable.

Renewal Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Not applicable.

Cancel License

  • Note: Any inquiries regarding this license type must be directed to Bailbonds@ct.gov. Please note that the Licensing Division does not process or manage this license type. Only the Bail Bonds unit can respond to questions or requests related to Surety Bail Bonds.

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.
  • Note: Any inquiries regarding this license type must be directed to Bailbonds@ct.gov. Please note that the Licensing Division does not process or manage this license type. Only the Bail Bonds unit can respond to questions or requests related to Surety Bail Bonds.