Steps to become a South Carolina Bail Bondsman/runner

Step 1

Take the state mandated 30hr professional bail bondsman, surety bail bondsman, and  runner course:

• Register Here

Step 2

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

• Register Here   
•  $59 per scheduled test
• YOU MUST BRING COPY OF DL, AND CLASS COMPLETION CERTIFICATE THE DAY OF TESTING

Step 3

Self-study or register for the Property, Casualty, Surety & Marine Insurance Producer course

• Online Course (Self-Paced)
• Live Instruction Course

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*If self-study materials have been purchased, returning to live instruction course will be the difference in course prices. That's our risk free guarantee, you will never pay more than our live instruction course price!

Step 4

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

• Register Here
• $59 per scheduled test
• YOU MUST BRING COPY OF DL

Step 5

Register for fingerprinting:

• Register Here
• $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 6

Have a passport size photograph taken:

• This can be done at most CVS/Walgreens locations

Step 7

Apply for your South Carolina Property, Casualty, Surety & Marine Insurance Producer license:

• Complete your application for licensure at www.NIPR.com        
• Email a copy of your Identogo fingerprint receipt ([email protected])
• $25 Licensing Fee

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 [email protected]
• A copy of your 30hr class completion certificate
• A copy of your passing Pearson Vue test score
• 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 email address you have provided!


Additional Info:

*Professional Bondsman and Runners may skip step 3 & 4 

​**Take the guesswork out of the application process and book a one-on-one consultation: