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Bail Bond Agent

Individual producer authorization to sell, solicit or negotiate bail bonds. Insurer appointment is required; Court Administrator approval precedes executing bonds or posting bail.

Licensing authority: Vermont Department of Financial Regulation · Application information

Nonresident licensure based on same line prior license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the Uniform Application, required disclosures and fees; DFR may request documents to verify the application.
Board Implementation
DFR Bail Bond Agent, License Requirements states: In order to obtain a Bail Bond Agent license an individual must be at least 18 years of age; must be deemed by the Commissioner to be competent, trustworthy and financially responsible; have passed a written examination; be appointed by a sponsoring insurer and submit a license application and fees. The controlling statutory examination exemption applies to this pathway; the general page statement is retained for the applicant.
Court Approval
Before executing bonds or posting bail, obtain approval from the Vermont Court Administrator under 13 V.S.A. § 7554a.
Fitness
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent, trustworthy and financially responsible, with good personal and business reputation and no applicable disqualifying act.
Insurer Appointment
A sponsoring insurer must appoint the bail-bond agent at the time of application.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years of age.
Prior License
Previously licensed for the same line of authority; currently licensed, or application received within 90 days after cancellation with certification or producer-database evidence of good standing.
Residency
Nonresident applicant holding the required like license; examination exemption is supported independently by § 4813i(a).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident licensure by reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required licensing request and fees plus the home-state application or Uniform Application.
Board Implementation
DFR Bail Bond Agent, License Requirements states: In order to obtain a Bail Bond Agent license an individual must be at least 18 years of age; must be deemed by the Commissioner to be competent, trustworthy and financially responsible; have passed a written examination; be appointed by a sponsoring insurer and submit a license application and fees. The controlling statutory examination exemption applies to this pathway; the general page statement is retained for the applicant.
Court Approval
Before executing bonds or posting bail, obtain approval from the Vermont Court Administrator under 13 V.S.A. § 7554a.
Fitness
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent, trustworthy and financially responsible, with good personal and business reputation and no applicable disqualifying act.
Home License
Currently licensed as a resident in good standing in the home state for the requested line.
Insurer Appointment
A sponsoring insurer must appoint the bail-bond agent at the time of application.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years of age.
Reciprocity
The home state awards nonresident producer licenses to Vermont residents on the same basis.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Home-state continuing education may satisfy Vermont requirements when the statutory conditions of § 4800a(d) and § 4813n(b) apply.
Existing License
An existing bail-bond agent license eligible for timely renewal.
Insurer Appointment
Maintain the required insurer appointment.
Renewal Application
Submit the renewal application and prescribed fees through NIPR; paper renewal requires unavailable electronic renewal or an approved hardship exception.
Renewal Term
Renew during the renewal period for the fixed April 1–March 31 term ending in an odd-numbered year.
Standing
License remains in force unless revoked or suspended, subject to fee and applicable education compliance.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident licensure without automatic examination exemption
Vermont Producer's Examination for Bail Bond
Application
Submit the Uniform Application, required disclosures and fees; DFR may request documents to verify the application.
Court Approval
Before executing bonds or posting bail, obtain approval from the Vermont Court Administrator under 13 V.S.A. § 7554a.
Discretionary Waiver
Under § 4800(3)(B)(iv), the Commissioner may waive the otherwise required written examination if a comparable written examination was passed or the applicant continuously held a like license before examinations were required. A comparable foreign or other-jurisdiction examination is applicant evidence, not this state examination.
Electronic Application
Nonresident applicants use electronic licensing, subject to a permitted hardship exception.
Fitness
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent, trustworthy and financially responsible, with good personal and business reputation and no applicable disqualifying act.
Insurer Appointment
A sponsoring insurer must appoint the bail-bond agent at the time of application.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years of age.
Residency
Hold a like license in the United States or a province of Canada, but do not qualify for the same-line prior-license exemption under § 4813i or mandatory reciprocal waiver under § 4813n.
Score Window
If examined, submit the license application within 24 months after examination.
Resident initial licensure by examination
Vermont Producer's Examination for Bail Bond
Application
Submit the Uniform Application, required disclosures and fees; DFR may request documents to verify the application.
Court Approval
Before executing bonds or posting bail, obtain approval from the Vermont Court Administrator under 13 V.S.A. § 7554a.
Exemptions
This route concerns applicants not exempt under § 4813i.
Fitness
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent, trustworthy and financially responsible, with good personal and business reputation and no applicable disqualifying act.
Insurer Appointment
A sponsoring insurer must appoint the bail-bond agent at the time of application.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years of age.
Residency
Reside in Vermont or maintain the principal place of business in Vermont, electing Vermont licensing residency under § 4800(3)(A).
Score Window
Submit the license application within 24 months after the examination under § 4800(3)(D)(i).
Resident licensure based on same line prior license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the Uniform Application, required disclosures and fees; DFR may request documents to verify the application.
Board Implementation
DFR Bail Bond Agent, License Requirements states: In order to obtain a Bail Bond Agent license an individual must be at least 18 years of age; must be deemed by the Commissioner to be competent, trustworthy and financially responsible; have passed a written examination; be appointed by a sponsoring insurer and submit a license application and fees. The controlling statutory examination exemption applies to this pathway; the general page statement is retained for the applicant.
Court Approval
Before executing bonds or posting bail, obtain approval from the Vermont Court Administrator under 13 V.S.A. § 7554a.
Fitness
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent, trustworthy and financially responsible, with good personal and business reputation and no applicable disqualifying act.
Insurer Appointment
A sponsoring insurer must appoint the bail-bond agent at the time of application.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years of age.
Prior License
Previously licensed for the same line of authority; currently licensed, or application received within 90 days after cancellation with certification or producer-database evidence of good standing.
Residency
Vermont licensing resident; applicants moving to Vermont may instead use the specifically stated § 4813i(b) pathway.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident licensure after moving to Vermont
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the Uniform Application, required disclosures and fees; DFR may request documents to verify the application.
Application Window
Apply within 90 days of establishing legal residence in Vermont.
Board Implementation
DFR Bail Bond Agent, License Requirements states: In order to obtain a Bail Bond Agent license an individual must be at least 18 years of age; must be deemed by the Commissioner to be competent, trustworthy and financially responsible; have passed a written examination; be appointed by a sponsoring insurer and submit a license application and fees. The controlling statutory examination exemption applies to this pathway; the general page statement is retained for the applicant.
Court Approval
Before executing bonds or posting bail, obtain approval from the Vermont Court Administrator under 13 V.S.A. § 7554a.
Fitness
The Commissioner must find the applicant competent, trustworthy and financially responsible, with good personal and business reputation and no applicable disqualifying act.
Insurer Appointment
A sponsoring insurer must appoint the bail-bond agent at the time of application.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years of age.
Prior License
Licensed as an insurance producer in another state for the line of authority requested.
Regulatory Reservation
Section 4813i(b) exempts previously held lines from prelicensing education and examination except where the Commissioner determines otherwise by regulation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Demonstrate completion of 24 hours of continuing education during the preceding two years, subject to statutory good-cause extensions.
Existing License
An existing bail-bond agent license eligible for timely renewal.
Insurer Appointment
Maintain the required insurer appointment.
Renewal Application
Submit the renewal application and prescribed fees through NIPR; paper renewal requires unavailable electronic renewal or an approved hardship exception.
Renewal Term
Renew during the renewal period for the fixed April 1–March 31 term ending in an odd-numbered year.
Standing
License remains in force unless revoked or suspended, subject to fee and applicable education compliance.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Business Entity Producer

Business-entity insurance producer license with no lines of authority or insurer appointments; except as permitted by regulation, entity licensure does not replace individual licensing for natural persons who sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance.

Licensing authority: Vermont Department of Financial Regulation · Application information

Nonresident business entity initial issuance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Implementation
The DFR Business Entity Producer Resident Apply Online paragraph states: "Residents must wait 48 hours after passing their producer examination before submitting an electronic application." Section 4813f(b) sets the entity requirements as fees and a designated licensed natural person, so no examination is assigned to the entity itself; its natural-person producers remain individually licensed.
Business Entity
A corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or other legal entity applying for the optional producer credential.
Fees
Submit the Uniform Business Entity Application and prescribed fees.
Residency
Nonresident business entity.
Responsible Producer
Designate an active licensed natural-person producer responsible for compliance; identify the DRLP on the application. Individual bail-agent licensing remains independently required.
Scope
The business-entity credential has no lines of authority and cannot be appointed by an insurer.
Submission
Nonresident entities apply electronically; resident entities follow DFR application instructions.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Business entity reapplication after designated producer termination
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Implementation
The DFR Business Entity Producer Resident Apply Online paragraph states: "Residents must wait 48 hours after passing their producer examination before submitting an electronic application." Section 4813f(b) sets the entity requirements as fees and a designated licensed natural person, so no examination is assigned to the entity itself; its natural-person producers remain individually licensed.
Business Entity
A corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or other legal entity applying for the optional producer credential.
Fees
Submit the Uniform Business Entity Application and prescribed fees.
Responsible Producer
Designate an active licensed natural-person producer responsible for compliance; identify the DRLP on the application. Individual bail-agent licensing remains independently required.
Scope
The business-entity credential has no lines of authority and cannot be appointed by an insurer.
Termination
The entity license simultaneously terminates if its designated producer license terminates; reapply for an entity license with an active designated producer. Notify DFR of a replacement before termination to avoid reapplication.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Business entity biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Active Entity
Maintain an active designated responsible licensed producer.
Application
Renew during the permitted renewal period, submit the prescribed application and fees.
Term
April 1 through March 31 of the odd-numbered year; fixed term, no prorating.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity initial issuance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Implementation
The DFR Business Entity Producer Resident Apply Online paragraph states: "Residents must wait 48 hours after passing their producer examination before submitting an electronic application." Section 4813f(b) sets the entity requirements as fees and a designated licensed natural person, so no examination is assigned to the entity itself; its natural-person producers remain individually licensed.
Business Entity
A corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or other legal entity applying for the optional producer credential.
Fees
Submit the Uniform Business Entity Application and prescribed fees.
Residency
Resident business entity.
Responsible Producer
Designate an active licensed natural-person producer responsible for compliance; identify the DRLP on the application. Individual bail-agent licensing remains independently required.
Scope
The business-entity credential has no lines of authority and cannot be appointed by an insurer.
Submission
Nonresident entities apply electronically; resident entities follow DFR application instructions.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary insurance producer license

Temporary insurance producer license for up to 180 days without examination when the Commissioner deems it necessary to service an insurance business in specified circumstances. Authority may be limited to protect insureds and the public.

Licensing authority: Vermont Department of Financial Regulation · Application information

Business entity member or employee after death or disability of designated producer temporary licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Bail Authority
The Commissioner must approve the relevant bail-bond authority; Court Administrator approval remains required before executing bonds or posting bail.
Business Disposition
Temporary authority cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Commissioner Approval
The Commissioner must deem temporary licensure necessary to service the business.
Duration
No more than 180 days.
Eligibility
(2) to a member or employee of a business entity licensed as an insurance producer, upon the death or disability of an individual designated in the business entity application or license;
Limitations
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a licensed producer or insurer sponsor responsible for all acts, impose similar protective requirements or revoke the temporary license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Designee of producer entering active military service temporary licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Bail Authority
The Commissioner must approve the relevant bail-bond authority; Court Administrator approval remains required before executing bonds or posting bail.
Business Disposition
Temporary authority cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Commissioner Approval
The Commissioner must deem temporary licensure necessary to service the business.
Duration
No more than 180 days.
Eligibility
(3) to the designee of a licensed insurance producer entering active service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America; or
Limitations
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a licensed producer or insurer sponsor responsible for all acts, impose similar protective requirements or revoke the temporary license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Other public interest circumstance temporary licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Bail Authority
The Commissioner must approve the relevant bail-bond authority; Court Administrator approval remains required before executing bonds or posting bail.
Business Disposition
Temporary authority cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Commissioner Approval
The Commissioner must deem temporary licensure necessary to service the business.
Duration
No more than 180 days.
Eligibility
(4) in any other circumstance where the Commissioner deems that the public interest will best be served by the issuance of this license.
Limitations
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a licensed producer or insurer sponsor responsible for all acts, impose similar protective requirements or revoke the temporary license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Surviving spouse or court appointed personal representative temporary licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Bail Authority
The Commissioner must approve the relevant bail-bond authority; Court Administrator approval remains required before executing bonds or posting bail.
Business Disposition
Temporary authority cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Commissioner Approval
The Commissioner must deem temporary licensure necessary to service the business.
Duration
No more than 180 days.
Eligibility
(1) to the surviving spouse or court-appointed personal representative of a licensed insurance producer who dies or becomes mentally or physically disabled to allow adequate time for the sale of the insurance business owned by the producer or for the recovery or return of the producer to the business or to provide for the training and licensing of new personnel to operate the producer’s business;
Limitations
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a licensed producer or insurer sponsor responsible for all acts, impose similar protective requirements or revoke the temporary license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Vermont Producer's Examination for Bail Bond

Provider
Prometric
Format
Computer-administered, four-option multiple-choice examination
Exam questions
50 scored questions plus 5 unscored items
Time limit
1 hour
Exam fee
$52 (March 18, 2026 Licensing Information Bulletin registration form)
Examination outline
  • Insurance Regulation (20%)
    • Licensing
    • Persons to be licensed (4793; Title 13 Sec 7554a)
    • Resident vs. non-resident 4800(a)
    • Process (4800; 4813f)
    • Producer appointment (4798(c); 4798(d); 4813l)
    • Termination of appointment (4798(d); 4813m)
    • Examination of records (3565) 8 VSA Sec. 13
    • Maintenance and duration
    • Renewal and expiration (4798)
    • Address change (4800(3)(F))
    • Disciplinary actions
    • Denial of license (4800(3)(E))
    • Cease and desist order (3661)
    • Suspension, revocation or nonrenewal (4804; 4806)
    • Unfair trade practices (4724)
    • Misrepresentation (4724(1, 11, 13))
    • False advertising (4724(2))
    • Defamation (4724(3))
    • Boycott, coercion and intimidation (4724(4))
    • False financial statements and entries (4724(5))
    • Unfair discrimination (4724(7))
    • Rebating (4724(8))
    • Failure to maintain complaint record (4724(10))
    • Failure to act as fiduciary (4724(12))
    • Nondisclosure of fees or charges (4724(14))
    • Failure to comply with filed rates, rules, regulations or forms (4724(19))
    • Trust accounts (Reg 95-1)
    • Fiduciary duties and responsibilities
    • Accounting requirements
    • Federal regulation
    • Fraud and false statements (18 USC 1033, 1034)
  • The Legal Framework (10%)
    • Powers and authority of producers
    • Express
    • Implied
    • Apparent
    • Contracts
    • Elements of a legal contract
    • Offer and acceptance
    • Consideration
    • Competent parties
    • Legal purpose
    • Concealment
    • Fraud
    • Court jurisdiction
    • Original jurisdiction
    • Territorial
    • Personal
    • Appellate jurisdiction
    • Terminology
    • Arrest
    • Concurrent bail
    • Consecutive bail
    • Conviction
    • Custody
    • Defendant
    • Discharge
    • Disposition
    • Extradition
    • Felony
    • Final judgment
    • Hearing
    • Incarceration
    • Indictment
    • Misdemeanor
    • Mittimus
    • Posting of bail
    • Recognizance
    • Warrant
  • Bail Bond Principles and Practices (70%)
    • Parties to a surety bond
    • Principal
    • Indemnitor for principal
    • Indemnity agreement
    • Obligee
    • Surety
    • Surety's agent (producer)
    • Obligation to court (13 V.S.A. 7554a)
    • Duties of a bail bond producer
    • Approval
    • Premium receipt
    • Obligation to court
    • Power of attorney
    • Collateral and trust obligations
    • Types of bonds
    • Bail
    • Peace bond (13 V.S.A. 7573)
    • Property bond
    • Secured appearance bond
    • Unsecured appearance bond
    • Procedure
    • Application for bond (surety/defendant contract)
    • Collateral security
    • Surety contract
    • Posting the bond
    • Court procedures
    • Court appearances
    • Arraignment
    • Trial
    • Appeal
    • Conditions of release
    • Prior to trial
    • Pending appeal
    • Failure to appear
    • Revocation of bail (13 V.S.A. 7575)
    • Release of surety
    • Surrender of principal (defendant)
    • Discharge of bond
    • Return of premium
    • Return of collateral
    • Bond forfeiture
    • Notice to defendant and sureties
    • Judgment
    • Dispersal of funds
    • Arrest after forfeiture
Examination sources