# WAC 308-19-101: WAC 308-19-101. Applying for a bail bond recovery agent license or endorsement to a bail bond agent license

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_101

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 308-19-101
- **Heading:** WAC 308-19-101. Applying for a bail bond recovery agent license or endorsement to a bail bond agent license
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 308 / Chapter 308-19 / Section 308-19-101

## Text

After the applicant meets the requirements of RCW 18.185.020 (1), (2) and (3), and is in good standing with the department, they shall:
(1) Complete an application for a license or an endorsement on a form provided by the department;
(2) Submit to a criminal history background check;
(3) Attest on the application form to having earned a high school diploma or GED or submit proof of three years experience in the bail industry;
(4) Submit a copy of a current and valid concealed pistol license;
(5) If applicant is retired or separated from a local or state police department, or a branch of the armed forces trained to carry out the duties of a peace officer within the last six years, submit proof to the department describing length of service, duties and date of retirement or separation or; submit a certificate or transcript showing the applicant has completed 32 hours of field operations classes as stated in WAC 308-19-305 ;
(6) Pay a fee or fees as listed in WAC 308-19-130 ;
(7) Pass a written exam administered by the department.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 308-19-010 WAC 308-19-010. Promulgation—Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_010.md)
- [WAC 308-19-020 WAC 308-19-020. Organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_020.md)
- [WAC 308-19-030 WAC 308-19-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_030.md)
- [WAC 308-19-100 WAC 308-19-100. Applying for a bail bond agent license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_100.md)
- [WAC 308-19-101 WAC 308-19-101. Applying for a bail bond recovery agent license or endorsement to a bail bond agent license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_101.md)
- [WAC 308-19-102 WAC 308-19-102. Submitting fingerprints for a criminal history background check](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_102.md)
- [WAC 308-19-105 WAC 308-19-105. Applying for a bail bond agency license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_105.md)
- [WAC 308-19-107 WAC 308-19-107. Responsibilities of the qualified agent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_107.md)
- [WAC 308-19-110 WAC 308-19-110. Applying for a bail bond agency branch office license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_110.md)
- [WAC 308-19-120 WAC 308-19-120. Bail bond recovery agent, bail bond agency, branch office and agent license applications—Conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_120.md)
- [WAC 308-19-130 WAC 308-19-130. Bail bond recovery agent, bail bond agency, branch office and bail bond agent fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_130.md)
- [WAC 308-19-140 WAC 308-19-140. Renewal and expiration of licenses and endorsements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_140.md)
- [WAC 308-19-150 WAC 308-19-150. Cancellation of employment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_150.md)
- [WAC 308-19-160 WAC 308-19-160. Inactive licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_19_160.md)

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