Applicants for bail or recovery agent licenses apply directly to IDOI prior to taking an examination. IDOI will review the application and determine if the applicant is eligible to take the exam. 

IDOI will issue a Certificate of Eligibility to the approved applicant. This Certificate of Eligibility is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. The original Certificate of Eligibility must be presented at the testing center on the examination date.

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Bail Agent First Time Applicants

Download the Bail Bond Application

Applicant Requirements

Please type or print legibly.  Illegible applications will be returned.  You must answer all questions fully and the affidavit must be properly notarized.  Failure to follow instructions will result in the application’s return to applicant.  Please attach a sheet for additional information when necessary. 

All applications must include:

1. A recent digital full face photograph and your signature on the specimen sheet to be included on your license.  If you prefer, pictures can be taken and a license issued in our office by appointment only. 
2. Certified fingerprint card from local law enforcement. 
3. Recent Credit Bureau Report (estimated cost $15)
4. Criminal History Check (Review Challenge, Not Limited Criminal History) completed by Indiana State Police (cost $10).
5. Photo copies of other Professional Licenses that you hold.
6. Application fee of $650 (check or money order).
7. Completion Certificate for 12 credit hours of Pre-Licensing Education.

We DO NOT accept cash or credit cards. 

Upon receipt of the application materials, you will receive a Certificate of Testing Eligibility from this office which will entitle you to take the Bail Agent examination.  Information regarding test sites and phone number will be included.  There is a $100 examination fee to be paid at the time of examination (do not send this fee with your application).  The examination is given by a vendor.  Once you receive your testing certificate, an informational sheet will be provided to you on how to schedule an examination and how to pay the examination fee.  Please note that incorrect or misleading information on this application may result in a denial or other administrative action!  Please call Linda Reynolds at 317-232-5249, if you have any questions regarding this application. 

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Bail Agent Renewal Applicants

Download the Bail Bond Renewal Application

Applicant Requirements

Please type or print legibly.  Illegible applications will be returned.  You must answer all questions fully and the affidavit must be properly notarized.  Failure to follow instructions will result in the application’s return to applicant.  Please attach a sheet for additional information when necessary.  You must note any changes in address, county or phone numbers on this application

All applications must include:

1. A recent full face photograph and your signature on the specimen sheet to be included on you license.  Pictures can be taken and a license issued in our office by appointment only.
2. Application fee of $650 (check or money order).
3. Include a completed 3a License Requisition Form. Download the 3-A Form
4. Completion Certificate for 6 credit hours of Continuing Education.
5. If you are a state supervising agent, you must provide a list of all build up funds and their locations. 

We DO NOT accept cash or credit cards. 

Please note that any incorrect or misleading information on this application will result in administrative denial.  If you have any questions regarding this application, please call Linda Reynolds at 317-232-5249.

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Recovery Agent First Time Applicants

Download the Recovery Agent Application

Applicant Requirements

Please type or print legibly.  Illegible applications will be returned.  You must answer all questions fully and the affidavit must be properly notarized.  Failure to follow instructions will result in the application’s return to applicant.  Please attach a sheet for additional information when necessary. 

All applications must include:

1. A recent digital full face photograph and your signature on the specimen sheet to be included on your license.  If you prefer, pictures can be taken and a license issued in our office by appointment only. 
2. Certified fingerprint card from local law enforcement. 
3. Recent Credit Bureau Report (estimated cost $15).
4. Criminal History Check (Review Challenge, Not Limited Criminal History) completed by Indiana State Police (cost $10).
5. Photo copies of other Professional Licenses that you hold.
6. Application fee of $300 (check or money order).
7. Completion Certificate for 12 credit hours of Pre-Licensing Education.

We DO NOT accept cash or credit cards. 

Upon receipt of the application materials, you will receive a Certificate of Testing Eligibility from this office which will entitle you to take the Recovery Agent examination.  Information regarding test sites and phone number will be included.  There is a $100 examination fee to be paid at the time of examination (do not send this fee with your application).The examination is given by a vendor.  Once you receive your testing certificate, an informational sheet will be provided to you on how to schedule an examination and how to pay the examination fee.  Please note that incorrect or misleading information on this application may result in a denial or other administrative action! Please call Linda Reynolds at 317-232-5249 if you have any questions regarding this application. 

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Recovery Agent Renewal Applicants

Download the Recovery Agent Renewal Application

Applicant Requirements

Please type or print legibly.  Illegible applications will be returned.  You must answer all questions fully and the affidavit must be properly notarized.  Failure to follow instructions will result in the application’s return to applicant.  Please attach a sheet for additional information when necessary.  You must note any changes in address, county or phone numbers on this application.

All applications must include:

1. A recent full face photograph and your signature on the specimen sheet to be included on your license.  Pictures can be taken and a license issued in our office by appointment only.
2. Application fee of $300 (check or money order).
3. Completion Certificate for 6 credit hours of Continuing Education.

We DO NOT accept cash or credit cards. 

Please note that any incorrect or misleading information on this application will result in administrative denial.  If you have any questions regarding this application, please call Linda Reynolds at 317-232-5249.

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CE & PLE Providers

CE & PLE Providers
Indiana Examination Content Outline

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Additional Bail and Recovery Agent Outline and Forms

Bail & Recovery Agent Exam Outline
Address Change Form
Affidavit of Premiums Owed
Affidavit to Waive Audit
Agent Report of Bail Records
Annual Statement Late Surrender Fees
Bail Bond Complaint Form
Bail Bond Instructor Application
Collateral Ledger
Report of Recovery Agents Employed
Surety Change Form

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Indiana Authorized Surety Companies

Bail and Recovery Agent Laws and Regulations

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Registered Bail Bond/Recovery Agents

View a complete list of bail bond agents
View a complete list of recovery agents

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Court Forms

Notice of Judgement, Court Costs and/or Late Surrender Fees
Notice of Satisfied Judgement

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General Interest

The Bail Bond Division highlights court cases relevant to Bail Bond and Recovery Agents.  Please click on the links below to read Indiana court cases affecting bail law: 

Galloway Court Case
GPS Court Case
Vernon General Court Case
Bureau of Justice Statistics

For questions about bail bond or recovery agent licensing, please contact Linda Reynolds at 317-232-5249 or lreynolds@idoi.IN.gov.

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Contacts

Stephen W. Robertson
Deputy Commissioner of Bail Bond and Title Insurance Divisions
317-234-5154
317-234-5882 Fax
srobertson@idoi.IN.gov.

Robert L. Hummel
Managing Attorney of Bail Bond Division
317-232-5063
317-234-5882 Fax
rhummel@idoi.IN.gov.

Linda Reynolds
Bail Bond Secretary
317-232-5249
317-234-5882 Fax
lreynolds@idoi.IN.gov.

Lynda J. Gable
Senior Bail Bond Auditor
317-234-2101
317-234-5882 Fax
lgable@idoi.IN.gov.

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