NC Bail Bondsman UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
3 areas of Bail Bond Law? - CORRECT ANSWER- Chapter 15A Article 26, Chapter 58
Article 71, NC Administrative Code
Bail Bond Law Order of Authority? - CORRECT ANSWER- Chapter 15A Article 26,
Chapter 58 Article 71, NC Administrative Code
What North Carolina Agency is in charge of regulating Bail Bondsmen and Runners? -
CORRECT ANSWER- North Carolina Department of Insurance
What official is the elected head of the North Carolina Department of Insurance? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Commissioner of Insurance
Who is the North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER- Mike
Causey
What persons are prohibited from becoming licensed as Bail Bondsmen? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Sheriff, Sheriff Deputy, Law Enforcement Officer, Attorney, Parole Office,
Probation Officer, Jailer, Assistant Jailer, Employee of the General Courts of Justice, Other
public employee assigned to the adminstration of criminal justice, Nor the spouse of such
person
What are the two restrictions for persons prohibited from becoming Bail Bondsmen or
Runners? - CORRECT ANSWER- Shall not act as an agent for any Bail Bond company or
Bail Bondsmen
Shall not have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any bail bond business
What are the general qualifications for Bail Bondsmen and Runners? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Be 21 Years of Age or Older
High School Diploma or GED
,Be a Resident of this State (NC)
Have knowledge, training, or experience of sufficient duration and extent to provide the
competence necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a licensee
Have no outstanding bail bond obligations
Have no current or prior violations of any provision of Chapter 58 Article 71 or Chapter 15A
Article 26 or any similar provision of law of any State
Not in any manner disqualified under the laws of this State or any other State to engage in the
bail bond business
Hold valid and current NC Drivers License or NC Identification Card issued by the NCDMV
What 'Proof of Residency' documentation is required showing residential address? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Pay Stub
Utility Bill
Written Lease Agreement / Contract for Purchase
Receipt for Property Taxes
Receipt for Real Property Taxes
Monthly or Quarterly Statement from a Financial Institution
How many documents must an applicant provide to show proof of residency? - CORRECT
ANSWER- At least Two
, What are two offenses for which the Commissioner shall deny an application or revoke a
license? - CORRECT ANSWER- Conviction of a felony
Conviction of a misdemeanor drug offense
If your application is denied or you fail the exam, how long must you wait before reapplying
or re-testing? - CORRECT ANSWER- One year
Bail Bond is divided into two parts. What does 'bail' and 'bond' mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Bail is the security (monetary amount) required for release
Bond is the obligation assumed by the one who posts bail
What is the purpose of a bail bond? - CORRECT ANSWER- To assure the appearance of the
defendant in court
What are the consequences of a bail bond? - CORRECT ANSWER- Forfeiture of bail
Order for arrest (OFA)
What is the definition of an accommodation bondsman? - CORRECT ANSWER- A Person
Who:
Shall not charge a fee (money) for posting a bond
Shall not receive any consideration (money or anything of value) to keep for personal use as a
condition of posting a bond
Must show proof that property will cover the amount of the bond
May require collateral
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