Your Future in Bail Bonds Starts Here
Launch Your Career as a Bail Bondsman in Florida
Complete the Required Training with the University of Florida
Prepare for a rewarding career as a licensed Bail Bondsman through the University of Florida’s approved training program. Our course covers the two essential requirements set by the State of Florida to help you move confidently toward licensure.
Flexible Learning with Live Support
Start with a self-paced, 120-hour online course, designed to fit into your schedule. Once you complete the online portion, you’ll participate in a live, instructor-led webcast — included in your course registration — to reinforce your learning and meet state requirements.
Live webcast sessions are scheduled regularly. Upcoming dates are available on the registration page and will be coordinated directly with your instructor after enrollment.
120hr Course
$695
100% Online
Live Webcasts
Textbooks required
The University of Florida partnered with the Florida Bail Bond School to bring you this state-approved 120h basic certification course.
How to Get Started
18+ and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Successfully complete a state-approved 120 hour basic certification course.
Successfully complete a state-approved correspondence course for bail bond agents.
Pass a final exam given by the state Department of Financial Services.
For more information and requirements on becoming a bail bondsman in the state of Florida, please visit the Florida Department of Financial Services page.
Career Insight
Salary Range
*Sourced from Glassdoor
Job Postings
*Sourced from Lightcast, period Mar. 2023 – Feb. 2024
Common Job Titles
Bondsman Bail Bond Agent Bail Agent Surety Agent
Skills/Knowledge Needed
Legal Hearings Data Entry Accounting Office Equipment Auditing Docketing (Court)
A Good Fit if You Have/Are:
Trustworthy Strong Communication Skills Empathetic
Meet The Instructor
Jacob Simmons
Licensed Bail bondsman
What’s Next?
You’ve become a licensed bail bondsman in the State of Florida – now what?
Maintain Your License
• Continuing education is a required component of maintaining your license as a bail bondsman.
• Specific to the state of Florida, the number of continuing education hours required depends on your license type and the number of years you have held it. You can check your CE status on the Florida Department of Financial Services website
• You have 24 months to complete the required continuing education hours. Hours are due on the last day of your birth month. (FAQs: https://myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/faq)