Steps to Become a Surety Bail Bondsman

Step 1

Register for the Bail Bondsman and Runner course by selecting the option that works for you below:

• Bail Bondsman Course Options

Step 2

Register for the state mandated InsSC-BB16: SC Professional Bail Bondsman/Runner

• Register at https://home.pearsonvue.com/sc/insurance 
• $59 per scheduled test
• YOU MUST BRING COPY OF DL, AND CLASS COMPLETION CERTIFICATE THE DAY OF TESTING

Step 3

Take the insurance producer course

• Property & Casualty Insurance Producer Course

Step 4

Register for the state mandated InsSC-PCSM04- SC Producer Property, Casualty, Surety & Marine Insurance

• Register at https://home.pearsonvue.com/sc/insurance 
• $59 per scheduled test
• YOU MUST BRING COPY OF DL

Step 5

Apply for your South Carolina Insurance Producer license

• Complete your application for licensure at www.NIPR.com        
  • Add the following lines of authority:
    • Property
    • Casualty
    • Surety
• Email a copy of your Identogo fingerprint receipt ([e-mail])
• $25 Licensing Fee

Step 6

Register for fingerprinting

• Register at https://www.identogo.com/contact
• $51.75 for fingerprinting cost
• This includes your SLED and FBI background check
• Keep this receipt it must be emailed into the SCDOI with your application

Step 7

Have a passport size photograph taken

• This can be done at most CVS/Walgreens locations

Step 8

Once you receive your Insurance Producer license you may apply for your surety bondsman license.

• Complete your application for licensure at www.NIPR.com        
• Email the following to [e-mail]
  • SCDOI Additional Questionnaire 
  • A copy of your 30hr class completion certificate
  • A copy of your passing Pearson VUE test score
  • A copy of your insurance producer license
  • A copy of your fingerprinting receipt
  • A passport size photograph

Step 9

Wait on the SCDOI to process your application, you will receive confirmation of your acceptance or denial to the address you have provided!

​*Steps 1 and 3 may be done interchangeably