Bail Bond Regulation

ATTENTION: 2026 bail bond license renewal AND $450 annual assessment payment due before January 31, 2026.

The following 3 transactions MUST be completed no later than January 31^st, 2026 or license will not be renewed: license renewal application through NIPR, criminal history through DESPP online portal, payment of annual assessment through SBS online portal.

• 2026 License Renewal Process
• Criminal History Request Process
• 2026 Annual Assessment Process
  
  Additional Links
  • NIPR
  • Criminal History Record Information Request (Online Portal)
  • Annual Assessment Payment (Online Portal)

** Agency service code is included in renewal/assessment notification email

Forms:

• Agent Appointment Affidavit
• Defendant Authorization

General Information:

• Applying for a “New” Individual Surety Bail Bond License
• Companies Authorized to Appoint Bail Bond Agents in CT
• Connecticut General Statute - Section 38a-660
• Verify License Status and Appointment

Online Submissions:

• Bail Bond Monthly Certification - Online (save your confirmation email as your record)
• Change/Update Address or Contact Information
• Termination "For Cause" Notice - Online (save your confirmation email as your record)