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Steps to Become a Surety Bondsman

10/21/2022

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Step 1

Complete your South Carolina 30hr Professional Bail Bondsman, Surety Bail Bondsman, and Runner pre-licensing course:

  • Instant Access Surety Bail Bondsman, Professional Bail Bondsman, and Runner 
    • Basic Course: $300
    • Enhanced Course $400
    • Ultimate Course: $600

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

Complete your Property, Casualty, Surety & Marine Insurance Producer course 
  • Instant Access Course (Self-Paced)
    • Basic course: $150
    • Enhanced Course: $250
  • Live instruction-$375
  • If self-study materials have been purchased, returning to class will only be the course difference of $225

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

Register for fingerprinting
  • Register at https://www.identogo.com/contact
  • $50.75 for fingerprinting cost
  • This includes your SLED and FBI background check
  • Keep receipt it must be mailed into the SCDOI with your application

Step 6

Have a passport size photograph taken
  • This can be done at most CVS/Walgreens locations

Step 7

Apply for your South Carolina surety 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 Limited Line 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 address you have provided!

Additional Info

Take the guesswork out of the application process and book a one-on-one consultation:
  • Test, application, and fingerprint consultation

​*Steps 1 and 3 may be done interchangeably
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