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Bail Bondsman - License Information
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Bail Bondsman - License Information
There are three types of bail bondsmen licensed in South Carolina:
- Professional Bondsman
- Runner Bondsman
- Surety Bondsman
Learn more about the different types by viewing the types of bail bondsmen page.
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An applicant must be 18 years old or older, a resident of South Carolina, and a person of good moral character who has not been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude within the last 10 years, has knowledge, training, or experience of sufficient duration and extent to satisfy reasonably the director of insurance that he or she possesses the competence necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a licensee. (South Carolina Code Section 38-53-90)Bail Bondsman - License Information
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Yes, you can become surety on a bond and act as an accommodation bondsman without being licensed by the Department of Insurance. However, you must be 18 years of age, a resident of this state, and provide satisfactory evidence of ownership, value, and marketability of real property by pledging your collateral with the clerk of court. You cannot receive or promise money or other things of value for this pledge. (South Carolina Code Section 38-53-10(1))Bail Bondsman - License Information
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Bail Bondsman - License Information
The fee for a professional bondsman license is $400 and a runner bondsman license is $200. (South Carolina Code Section 38-53-100(A)(B))
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Yes.Bail Bondsman - License Information
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All licenses expire on June 30 of each year. (South Carolina Code Section 38-53-140)Bail Bondsman - License Information
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Bail Bondsman - License Information
Eight (8) hours of continuing education are needed every year for a professional bondsman, surety bondsman, and a runner to retain their licenses. (South Carolina Section Code 38-53-85)