Bail Bond

Before applying for a resident bail bonds license, an individual must take and pass the bail bonds exam. North Dakota law does not require classroom instruction for an applicant preparing for the examinations. Preparation can be done by classroom instruction or self-study and applicants will not have to provide verification of study to the North Dakota Insurance Department or the testing center.

Study material and classroom schedules can be obtained from a number of prelicensing providers. North Dakota does not require prelicense instruction; therefore, the information and materials given by prelicense providers are not approved or regulated. The Department cannot recommend one provider over another.

Prelicense Education Resources

It is important to ensure you answer all questions completely and disclose all requested information. You must disclose all criminal convictions and pending criminal charges. Question number one allows you to exclude misdemeanor traffic citations or convictions involving driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving without a license, reckless driving or driving with a suspended or revoked license and juvenile offenses. You must disclose all other criminal convictions and pending charges including, but not limited to, NSF checks and Minor in Possession. These criminal convictions must be disclosed regardless of when they occurred. See Bulletin 2009-2 for more information. If you have any questions about what needs to be disclosed, contact the Department before submitting your application.

You can schedule your exam through PSI.
 
Once you have passed the examination, you can apply for your resident license by submitting an application and paying the $100 fee.
 
Non-resident individuals must hold a similar license in their resident state and should apply through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR).

N.D.C.C. § 26.1-02.1-02.1 prohibits a person convicted of a felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust from participating in the business of insurance. A license cannot be issued to anyone with this type of conviction. Failure to make full disclosure may result in denial of your application.
 
Bail bond individual producers have a biennial license renewal on their birth month. Individuals may submit a renewal through NIPR. The renewal fee is $25 and the transaction fee is $5.

Please refer to N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.6 and N.D.Admin. Code § 45-02-02 for more information regarding North Dakota law and bail bondsmen.