We have posted the most common questions that individuals ask us about the industry and our courses in this section.  If there is a question not here you want answered feel free to e-mail us at Info@ColoradoBailInstitute.com or you may also find your answer on the Colorado Division of Insurance website since they are the Regulatory Agency for the Bail Bonding Industry.  To learn more about the Bail Bond Industry, you may download this "Consumer Guide To Bail Bonds" developed by the State of Colorado. (requires Adobe Acrobat)

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QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A BAIL RECOVERY AGENT IN COLORADO:

Does Colorado Require You To Obtain A License?

I Have A Felony, Can I Still Qualify?

What Can I Expect To Earn As A Bail Enforcement Agent?

I Am Only 20, Do I Still Qualify?

Do I Still Have To Take A CCW Class To Carry A Weapon?

Are You A State Certified School?

How Difficult Is The Certification Course?

Where Do I Get My Fingerprint Cards From?

How Do I Get Started?

Does Colorado Require You To Obtain A License?

NO. The State only requires you attend a Certification course based on the  P.O.S.T (Police Officers Standard and Training) Board recommend studies for Bail Recovery Agents and register your fingerprints with the C.B.I in order to be allowed to perform services.

I Have A Felony, Can I Still Qualify?

DEPENDS. If your felony was in the last 15 years, then no. However if over 15 years ago, the law states that you meet minimum qualifications.

What Can I Expect To Earn As A Bail Enforcement Agent?

This is a pretty open question. If you worked full-time and have good support from your Bail Bondsman then you can easily make $45,000-$60,000 a year, however, realistically you can expect to make an average $15,000 for your first year or two (part-time).

I Am Only 20, Do I Still Qualify?

YES. If you look in our blogs, there is one titled “Bail Enforcement Agent Requirements”. There is no set age limit as long as you are over 18 years old.

Do I Still Have To Take A CCW Class To Carry A Weapon?

YES. This training is not a substitute for State approved CCW courses. We can recommend a few good courses to take if you are interested in this.

Are You A State Certified School?

HONESTLY, THERE IS NO SUCH THING IN THIS INDUSTRY!  We are State Approved as a course provider by the Colorado Division of Insurance. In order to be approved your record as an Agent has to be strong and in good standing, your course materials have to be approved and you must meet minimum standards to certify new Agents.  We are also on the approved list for the State of Colorado's Workforce W.I.A Training Programs.

How Difficult Is The Certification Course?

This depends on your learning level.  We have designed our course so that everyone will learn the material and understand it.  It is similar to taking a law class, however we simplified it to help you better understand what the law states.

Where Do I Get My Fingerprint Cards From?

We actually provide them to you as part of your course.  If you lose yours or you need to get another one, you have to contact the Colorado Bureau of Investigations and ask them how to get a hold of the State Supply Office.

How Do I Get Started?

Click here to go to our Courses page and you can order our courses from there.  You may also e-mail us at Info@ColoradoBailInstitute.com  or call us at 303-872-7750 for more information or enrollment questions.