Bail Enforcement Agent
The DCJS Division of Licensure and Regulatory Services regulates individuals that engage in the business of providing bail recovery services.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Be a minimum of 21 years of age;
- Be a United States citizen or legal resident alien of the United States; and
- Have received a high school diploma or GED.
- Successfully completed Bail Enforcement Agent Entry-Level Training (44E).
Initial Application Instructions
- Apply online at www.dcjs.virginia.gov/online, and pay applicable non-refundable fees.
NOTE: A Criminal History Processing form is part of the online initial application. There is a separate processing fee that will be reflected on your invoice.
- Schedule an appointment for fingerprints. Schedule an appointment at www.fieldprintvirginia.com or call 877-614-4364. DCJS will automatically be notified once you have been fingerprinted.
- Complete the Bail Enforcement Agent Firearm Endorsement Application during the online application process (if applicable).
Initial Training Requirements
- 44E – Bail Enforcement Agent Entry-Level Core Training: 40 hours
- Firearms Training Entry Level (if applicable)
Applications may be submitted to the Department using one of the following options:
- In-person at the Washington Building, 1100 Bank St., Richmond, VA 23219 (you may use the secure drop box located inside the main entrance)
- Regular mail to this address: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, P.O. Box 1300, Richmond, VA 23218
- Fax at 804-786-6344 (applications must have the Credit Card Authorization Form attached for processing)
Renewal Training Requirements
8 Hours, Consisting of:
- 44I - Bail Enforcement Agent In-Service
Submit to the Department
- Bail Enforcement Agent License Application
- Submit a Criminal History Processing Form with the applicable non-refundable processing fee. and schedule an appointment to have your fingerprints scanned. To schedule an appointment go to www.fieldprintvirginia.com or call 877-614-4364.
- Bail Enforcement Agent Firearms Endorsement Application (if applicable)