Steps to Become a Professional Bondsman

Step 1

Take the state mandated Professional Bondsman, Surety Bondsman, and/or Runner course

• Bail Bond 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

Apply for your 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 fingerprinting receipt (Complete after the application is submitted)
  • A passport size photograph
  • $400 Licensing Fee
• Minimum of $10,000.00 Cash or Certificate Deposit Pledged to the State as security 
  • Can assume 4x the security pledged in total liability
  • May execute any one risk at 1/2 of the securities pledged  

Step 4

Register for fingerprinting

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

Step 5

Have a passport size photograph taken

• This can be done at most CVS/Walgreens locations

Step 6

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