- (1) All fees and fines paid to the Board are non-refundable.
(2) All fees and fines are payable by certified check, cashier’s check, corporate or business check, or money order.
- (a) Counter checks are not an acceptable method of payment.
- (b) Personal checks will not be accepted.
- (3) Statutory charges for returned checks shall be paid by the applicant or licensee within ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to remit full payment pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, §13A-9-13.1(b)(2) and shall be the maximum fee allowed by Code of Ala. 1975, §8-8-15.
- (4) The Board may allow payment of fees by electronic means to include applicable processing fees.
- (5) Payment, regardless of the method, that is not honored by any financial institution may result in disciplinary action and/or reporting to the appropriate legal authorities as well as suspension or revocation of license.
- (6) A license may not be issued until payment in full for all applicable fees is received by the Board.
(7) The fees to be collected are as follows:
(a) Application Fee - $125
(Professional Bondsman, Professional Surety Bondsman, Recovery Agent, Owner of Agency, Agency Employee)
(b) License Fee (Initial and Renewal) - $125
(Professional Bondsman, Professional Surety Bondsman, Recovery Agent, Owner of Agency, Agency Employee)
(c) Application/License Fee - $50
(Professional Bail Bond Company/Surety Company)
- (d) Late License Renewal - Twice the renewal fee (See Code of Ala. 1975, §15-13-217(g))
- (e) Apprentice License Fee - $50.00
- (f) Company License Fee (Initial and Renewal) - $50.00
- (g) I.D. Card - Assessed and collected by approved provider
- (h) Background Check - Assessed and collected by approved provider
- (i) CE Certification Fee - Assessed and collected by approved provider
Author: Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §15-13-217.
History: New Rule: Published June 30, 2020; effective August 14, 2020; operative upon approval by Joint Committee on November 10, 2020. Amended: Published May 31, 2024; effective July 15, 2024. Amended: Published February 28, 2025; effective April 14, 2025.