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Bail Agent

Individual license to execute or countersign bail undertakings; resident examination and nonresident reciprocity routes are distinct. NRS 697.120 separately permits an already appointed insurance producer to write bail without creating another bail license identity.

Licensing authority: Nevada Division of Insurance · Application information

Reinstatement after child support suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Clearance letter
Commissioner receives the district attorney/public-agency letter under NRS 425.550 stating compliance with the subpoena/warrant or satisfaction of the arrearage (NRS 697.182(2)).
Prior license
License suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal of license held October 1, 1997
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Criminal record
Local law-enforcement letter states no specified felony, moral-turpitude or unlawful controlled-substance conviction on/after October 1, 1997.
Prior license
Licensed in this capacity on October 1, 1997 and otherwise qualified under NRS 697.188.
Renewal requirements
Meet the continuing education, request, fee and child-support requirements of NRS 697.230.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Late renewal within 30 days
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Late request
Commissioner may accept a request within 30 days of expiration, with 150% of ordinary renewal fees (excluding the NRS 680C.110 fee) and the required natural-person child-support statement (NRS 697.230(2)).
Renewal requirements
Satisfy the continuing-education, signature and other applicable renewal conditions under NRS 697.230(1).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident initial licensure by reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Age
At least 18 and a natural person.
Application
Completed request/application and all NRS 697.215 fees; Commissioner may verify licensing status.
Bond
File and maintain the NRS 697.190 bond.
Character
Competent, trustworthy and financially responsible (NRS 697.150(2)).
Home license
Currently licensed and in good standing as a bail agent in the resident/home jurisdiction; maintain that resident license (NRS 697.215).
Moving to nevada
A nonresident who establishes Nevada residency must apply for a resident license within 90 days (NRS 697.215(5)); resident examination qualification is separately represented.
Reciprocity
Home jurisdiction awards Nevada residents nonresident bail licenses on the same basis.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Natural person reinstatement within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicability
NRS 697.360 makes NRS 683A.261 applicable to bail licensees to the extent reasonably applicable. NRS 683A.261(6) expressly permits reinstatement without passing a written examination.
Continuing education
Complete all applicable continuing education.
Fees
Pay twice the applicable renewal fees, except the NRS 680C.110 fee.
Window
Natural person whose license expired under the applicable renewal provisions applies within 12 months of renewal date.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure after the six month examination exemption
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
At least 18 years old and a natural person (NRS 697.150(1)(b)).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Appointment
Written appointment by an authorized surety insurer, subject to issuance (NRS 697.150 and 697.183).
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
Satisfy NRS 697.150(3) disqualifications and provide the law-enforcement letter required by NRS 697.183(3).
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Financial responsibility
Be financially responsible; file and maintain the bond required by NRS 697.190. The Division requires a $25,000 surety license bond and power of attorney.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
Lapse
Applicant does not qualify for the NRS 697.205 six-month exemption; meet initial qualifications. NRS 683A.261(6), imported to the extent reasonably applicable by NRS 697.360, separately permits qualifying natural-person reinstatement within 12 months without a written examination; that distinct route is retained.
Residence
Nevada resident for at least the immediately preceding year (NRS 697.150(1)(a)); Division requests a Nevada driver license, DMV printout and 12 months of utility bills.
Training
Meet the applicable license training requirements under NRS 697.150, 697.170 or 697.177.
Relicensure within six months of lapse
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
At least 18 years old and a natural person (NRS 697.150(1)(b)).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Appointment
Written appointment by an authorized surety insurer, subject to issuance (NRS 697.150 and 697.183).
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
Satisfy NRS 697.150(3) disqualifications and provide the law-enforcement letter required by NRS 697.183(3).
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Exam exemption
NRS 697.205 exempts a lapsed licensee from retaking the otherwise-required NRS 697.200 examination when application and relicensure occur within six months of lapse.
Financial responsibility
Be financially responsible; file and maintain the bond required by NRS 697.190. The Division requires a $25,000 surety license bond and power of attorney.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
Residence
Nevada resident for at least the immediately preceding year (NRS 697.150(1)(a)); Division requests a Nevada driver license, DMV printout and 12 months of utility bills.
Training
Meet the applicable license qualifications; enforcement applicants must meet NRS 697.177.
Timely renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
Complete an approved three-hour continuing education program (NRS 697.230(1)(a)); nonresident bail agents meeting home-jurisdiction continuing education are exempt under subsection 6.
Request
Signed written renewal request, all applicable renewal fees and child-support statement for natural persons. For solicitors, both solicitor and employing bail agent sign.
Term
Three-year term; pay and request renewal by the statutory renewal date.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident initial licensure by examination
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
At least 18 years old and a natural person (NRS 697.150(1)(b)).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Appointment
Written appointment by an authorized surety insurer, subject to issuance (NRS 697.150 and 697.183).
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
Satisfy NRS 697.150(3) disqualifications and provide the law-enforcement letter required by NRS 697.183(3).
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Financial responsibility
Be financially responsible; file and maintain the bond required by NRS 697.190. The Division requires a $25,000 surety license bond and power of attorney.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
Residence
Nevada resident for at least the immediately preceding year (NRS 697.150(1)(a)); Division requests a Nevada driver license, DMV printout and 12 months of utility bills.
Training
Complete a Commissioner-approved six-hour bail course (NRS 697.150 and 697.183); the Division instructs applicants to take the UNLV Nevada Bail Pre-Licensing Course.

Bail Enforcement Agent

Individual license to locate, apprehend and surrender defendants under bail contracts.

Licensing authority: Nevada Division of Insurance · Application information

Reinstatement after child support suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Clearance letter
Commissioner receives the district attorney/public-agency letter under NRS 425.550 stating compliance with the subpoena/warrant or satisfaction of the arrearage (NRS 697.182(2)).
Prior license
License suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial licensure by examination with basic training
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
Natural person at least 21 (NRS 697.173).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
Meet NRS 697.173(2) conviction restrictions and submit the NRS 697.186 law-enforcement letter.
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Drug test
Submit a controlled-substance test administered no earlier than 30 days before application, showing no unprescribed controlled substance (NRS 697.173(1)(g)).
Education
High-school diploma, GED/equivalent document or Commissioner-approved equivalent education.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
First aid cpr
The Division requires First Aid and CPR certificates.
Psychological evaluation
Submit a Nevada-licensed psychiatrist/psychologist examination showing no condition adverse to bail-enforcement duties (NRS 697.173(1)(e)); this is applicant medical evidence, not a registered professional licensing examination.
Training
Complete the approved 80-hour basic bail enforcement training under NRS 697.177(1)-(2).
Work authorization
US citizen or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
Initial licensure by examination with peace officer training
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
Natural person at least 21 (NRS 697.173).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
Meet NRS 697.173(2) conviction restrictions and submit the NRS 697.186 law-enforcement letter.
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Drug test
Submit a controlled-substance test administered no earlier than 30 days before application, showing no unprescribed controlled substance (NRS 697.173(1)(g)).
Education
High-school diploma, GED/equivalent document or Commissioner-approved equivalent education.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
First aid cpr
The Division requires First Aid and CPR certificates.
Psychological evaluation
Submit a Nevada-licensed psychiatrist/psychologist examination showing no condition adverse to bail-enforcement duties (NRS 697.173(1)(e)); this is applicant medical evidence, not a registered professional licensing examination.
Training
In lieu of the basic course, submit proof of completed municipal, state or federal law-enforcement or Armed Forces peace-officer training under NRS 697.177(3); Division instructions also identify a POST certificate.
Work authorization
US citizen or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
Late renewal within 30 days
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Late request
Commissioner may accept a request within 30 days of expiration, with 150% of ordinary renewal fees (excluding the NRS 680C.110 fee) and the required natural-person child-support statement (NRS 697.230(2)).
Renewal requirements
Satisfy the continuing-education, signature and other applicable renewal conditions under NRS 697.230(1).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Natural person reinstatement within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicability
NRS 697.360 makes NRS 683A.261 applicable to bail licensees to the extent reasonably applicable. NRS 683A.261(6) expressly permits reinstatement without passing a written examination.
Continuing education
Complete all applicable continuing education.
Fees
Pay twice the applicable renewal fees, except the NRS 680C.110 fee.
Window
Natural person whose license expired under the applicable renewal provisions applies within 12 months of renewal date.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure after the six month examination exemption
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
Natural person at least 21 (NRS 697.173).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
Meet NRS 697.173(2) conviction restrictions and submit the NRS 697.186 law-enforcement letter.
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Drug test
Submit a controlled-substance test administered no earlier than 30 days before application, showing no unprescribed controlled substance (NRS 697.173(1)(g)).
Education
High-school diploma, GED/equivalent document or Commissioner-approved equivalent education.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
First aid cpr
The Division requires First Aid and CPR certificates.
Lapse
Applicant does not qualify for the NRS 697.205 six-month exemption; meet initial qualifications. NRS 683A.261(6), imported to the extent reasonably applicable by NRS 697.360, separately permits qualifying natural-person reinstatement within 12 months without a written examination; that distinct route is retained.
Psychological evaluation
Submit a Nevada-licensed psychiatrist/psychologist examination showing no condition adverse to bail-enforcement duties (NRS 697.173(1)(e)); this is applicant medical evidence, not a registered professional licensing examination.
Training
Meet the applicable license training requirements under NRS 697.150, 697.170 or 697.177.
Work authorization
US citizen or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
Relicensure within six months of lapse
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
Natural person at least 21 (NRS 697.173).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
Meet NRS 697.173(2) conviction restrictions and submit the NRS 697.186 law-enforcement letter.
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Drug test
Submit a controlled-substance test administered no earlier than 30 days before application, showing no unprescribed controlled substance (NRS 697.173(1)(g)).
Education
High-school diploma, GED/equivalent document or Commissioner-approved equivalent education.
Exam exemption
NRS 697.205 exempts a lapsed licensee from retaking the otherwise-required NRS 697.200 examination when application and relicensure occur within six months of lapse.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
First aid cpr
The Division requires First Aid and CPR certificates.
Psychological evaluation
Submit a Nevada-licensed psychiatrist/psychologist examination showing no condition adverse to bail-enforcement duties (NRS 697.173(1)(e)); this is applicant medical evidence, not a registered professional licensing examination.
Training
Meet the applicable license qualifications; enforcement applicants must meet NRS 697.177.
Work authorization
US citizen or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
Timely renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
Complete an approved three-hour continuing education program (NRS 697.230(1)(a)); nonresident bail agents meeting home-jurisdiction continuing education are exempt under subsection 6.
Request
Signed written renewal request, all applicable renewal fees and child-support statement for natural persons. For solicitors, both solicitor and employing bail agent sign.
Term
Three-year term; pay and request renewal by the statutory renewal date.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Bail Solicitor

Individual employed and sponsored by a licensed bail agent to solicit bail transactions; a solicitor may not execute a bond.

Licensing authority: Nevada Division of Insurance · Application information

Reinstatement after child support suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Clearance letter
Commissioner receives the district attorney/public-agency letter under NRS 425.550 stating compliance with the subpoena/warrant or satisfaction of the arrearage (NRS 697.182(2)).
Prior license
License suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal of license held October 1, 1997
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Criminal record
Local law-enforcement letter states no specified felony, moral-turpitude or unlawful controlled-substance conviction on/after October 1, 1997.
Prior license
Licensed in this capacity on October 1, 1997 and otherwise qualified under NRS 697.188.
Renewal requirements
Meet the continuing education, request, fee and child-support requirements of NRS 697.230.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial licensure by examination
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
Natural person at least 18 (NRS 697.170).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Bond
File and maintain the NRS 697.190 bond; Division instructions specify $10,000 and power of attorney.
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
No disqualifying felony, moral-turpitude or controlled-substance conviction under NRS 697.170(2); submit the law-enforcement letter under NRS 697.185.
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Employment
Bona fide employee, or prospective employee subject to issuance, of a licensed bail agent; obtain agent sponsorship and supervision statement under NRS 697.185 and Division-required agency affiliation.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
Residence
Nevada resident for the immediately preceding three months; Division requests a Nevada driver license and three months of utility bills.
Special solicitor examination
NAC 697.250(1)(a) states: "Pass a special solicitors examination provided by the Commissioner". The current Division solicitor instructions and Pearson handbook identify NV Bail, code 23, as the examination for this license; no separately identified currently offered examination is established by that wording.
Training
Complete a Commissioner-approved six-hour bail course (NRS 697.170 and 697.185); Division instructions identify UNLV.
Late renewal within 30 days
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Late request
Commissioner may accept a request within 30 days of expiration, with 150% of ordinary renewal fees (excluding the NRS 680C.110 fee) and the required natural-person child-support statement (NRS 697.230(2)).
Renewal requirements
Satisfy the continuing-education, signature and other applicable renewal conditions under NRS 697.230(1).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Natural person reinstatement within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicability
NRS 697.360 makes NRS 683A.261 applicable to bail licensees to the extent reasonably applicable. NRS 683A.261(6) expressly permits reinstatement without passing a written examination.
Continuing education
Complete all applicable continuing education.
Fees
Pay twice the applicable renewal fees, except the NRS 680C.110 fee.
Window
Natural person whose license expired under the applicable renewal provisions applies within 12 months of renewal date.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure after the six month examination exemption
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
Natural person at least 18 (NRS 697.170).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Bond
File and maintain the NRS 697.190 bond; Division instructions specify $10,000 and power of attorney.
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
No disqualifying felony, moral-turpitude or controlled-substance conviction under NRS 697.170(2); submit the law-enforcement letter under NRS 697.185.
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Employment
Bona fide employee, or prospective employee subject to issuance, of a licensed bail agent; obtain agent sponsorship and supervision statement under NRS 697.185 and Division-required agency affiliation.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
Lapse
Applicant does not qualify for the NRS 697.205 six-month exemption; meet initial qualifications. NRS 683A.261(6), imported to the extent reasonably applicable by NRS 697.360, separately permits qualifying natural-person reinstatement within 12 months without a written examination; that distinct route is retained.
Residence
Nevada resident for the immediately preceding three months; Division requests a Nevada driver license and three months of utility bills.
Special solicitor examination
NAC 697.250(1)(a) states: "Pass a special solicitors examination provided by the Commissioner". The current Division solicitor instructions and Pearson handbook identify NV Bail, code 23, as the examination for this license; no separately identified currently offered examination is established by that wording.
Training
Meet the applicable license training requirements under NRS 697.150, 697.170 or 697.177.
Relicensure within six months of lapse
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
Natural person at least 18 (NRS 697.170).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Bond
File and maintain the NRS 697.190 bond; Division instructions specify $10,000 and power of attorney.
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
No disqualifying felony, moral-turpitude or controlled-substance conviction under NRS 697.170(2); submit the law-enforcement letter under NRS 697.185.
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Employment
Bona fide employee, or prospective employee subject to issuance, of a licensed bail agent; obtain agent sponsorship and supervision statement under NRS 697.185 and Division-required agency affiliation.
Exam exemption
NRS 697.205 exempts a lapsed licensee from retaking the otherwise-required NRS 697.200 examination when application and relicensure occur within six months of lapse.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
Residence
Nevada resident for the immediately preceding three months; Division requests a Nevada driver license and three months of utility bills.
Special solicitor examination
NAC 697.250(1)(a) states: "Pass a special solicitors examination provided by the Commissioner". The current Division solicitor instructions and Pearson handbook identify NV Bail, code 23, as the examination for this license; no separately identified currently offered examination is established by that wording.
Training
Meet the applicable license qualifications; enforcement applicants must meet NRS 697.177.
Timely renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
Complete an approved three-hour continuing education program (NRS 697.230(1)(a)); nonresident bail agents meeting home-jurisdiction continuing education are exempt under subsection 6.
Request
Signed written renewal request, all applicable renewal fees and child-support statement for natural persons. For solicitors, both solicitor and employing bail agent sign.
Term
Three-year term; pay and request renewal by the statutory renewal date.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary Bail Enforcement Agent

Temporary bail enforcement license: pending-training issuance under NRS 697.177 requires the bail examination and is limited to nine months without renewal. Business-continuance issuance under NRS 683A.311, imported by NRS 697.360 and recognized by NRS 697.230(5), is without examination and has its own 180-day term and renewal conditions.

Licensing authority: Nevada Division of Insurance · Application information

Temporary continuance after licensee death or incapacity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Commissioner must believe a temporary license is necessary to carry on the business; may limit authority, require a suitable licensed sponsor and revoke when public interests are endangered.
Eligibility
Surviving spouse, personal representative or guardian of a deceased, incompetent or incapacitated licensee; allow business sale, recovery/return or licensing replacement personnel (NRS 683A.311(1)(a)).
Exam waiver
NRS 683A.311 expressly permits issuance without requiring an examination; NRS 697.360 imports it to the extent reasonably applicable and NRS 697.230(5) expressly recognizes these temporary licenses.
Term
180 days or less; expires if the owner or representative disposes of the business.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary continuance after entity representative death or disability
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Commissioner must believe a temporary license is necessary to carry on the business; may limit authority, require a suitable licensed sponsor and revoke when public interests are endangered.
Eligibility
Member or employee of a licensed business organization after death/disability of its designated natural person (NRS 683A.311(1)(b)).
Exam waiver
NRS 683A.311 expressly permits issuance without requiring an examination; NRS 697.360 imports it to the extent reasonably applicable and NRS 697.230(5) expressly recognizes these temporary licenses.
Term
180 days or less; expires if the owner or representative disposes of the business.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary continuance during military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Commissioner must believe a temporary license is necessary to carry on the business; may limit authority, require a suitable licensed sponsor and revoke when public interests are endangered.
Eligibility
Designee of a licensee entering active US Armed Forces service (NRS 683A.311(1)(c)).
Exam waiver
NRS 683A.311 expressly permits issuance without requiring an examination; NRS 697.360 imports it to the extent reasonably applicable and NRS 697.230(5) expressly recognizes these temporary licenses.
Term
180 days or less; expires if the owner or representative disposes of the business.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal for one additional temporary period
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Renewal
Submit written request with sufficient justification before the Commissioner-specified deadline; Commissioner approves one additional period of 180 days under NRS 683A.311(3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial temporary licensure pending training
Nevada Bail Licensing Examination
Age
Natural person at least 21 (NRS 697.173).
Application
File a verified application with applicable fees and identity, residence, two-year employment/business record, criminal-history answers and any additional information requested by the Commissioner (NRS 697.180).
Child support
A natural person must submit the signed child-support statement and comply with any support order or approved arrearage repayment plan (NRS 697.181).
Criminal record
Meet NRS 697.173(2) conviction restrictions and submit the NRS 697.186 law-enforcement letter.
Disqualifications
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent and trustworthy under NRS 697.090; NRS 697.340(2) excludes listed law-enforcement, judicial and detention personnel and prisoners.
Drug test
Submit a controlled-substance test administered no earlier than 30 days before application, showing no unprescribed controlled substance (NRS 697.173(1)(g)).
Education
High-school diploma, GED/equivalent document or Commissioner-approved equivalent education.
Employment
Employed by a licensed bail agent; complete training within nine months after employment.
Fingerprints
Provide fingerprints and written authorization for Nevada/FBI background checks at applicant expense (NRS 697.180(4)); Division instructions require its background waiver and fingerprint authorization form.
First aid cpr
The Division requires First Aid and CPR certificates.
License limit
Valid nine months or until training is completed, whichever occurs first; not renewable.
Psychological evaluation
Submit a Nevada-licensed psychiatrist/psychologist examination showing no condition adverse to bail-enforcement duties (NRS 697.173(1)(e)); this is applicant medical evidence, not a registered professional licensing examination.
Training pending
Otherwise qualified for bail enforcement licensure, including the NV Bail examination, but basic training not yet completed (NRS 697.177(4)).
Work authorization
US citizen or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
Other public interest temporary continuance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Commissioner must believe a temporary license is necessary to carry on the business; may limit authority, require a suitable licensed sponsor and revoke when public interests are endangered.
Eligibility
Any other circumstance the Commissioner believes public interest is best served by a temporary license (NRS 683A.311(1)(d)).
Exam waiver
NRS 683A.311 expressly permits issuance without requiring an examination; NRS 697.360 imports it to the extent reasonably applicable and NRS 697.230(5) expressly recognizes these temporary licenses.
Term
180 days or less; expires if the owner or representative disposes of the business.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nevada Bail Licensing Examination

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Written examination
Exam questions
50 scoreable questions plus 5 pretest questions
Time limit
1 hour 15 minutes
Passing score
67% correct
Examination outline
  • General Knowledge
    • Division Bulletins
    • Violent Crime Control Act
  • Nevada Revised Statutes Title 14, Procedures In Criminal Cases
    • General provisions–Bail
    • General provision–Motions
  • Nevada Revised Statutes Title 57, Nevada Insurance Code
    • Scope and definitions
    • Commissioner of Insurance
    • Provisions of Producers of Insurance applicable to Bail licensees
    • Applicability of Other Provisions
    • Trade Practices and frauds
    • Bail Agent
    • License Qualifications and Disqualifications
  • Nevada Administrative Code (Regulation)
    • Bail Agent
Examination sources