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Key Facts: Florida Bail Bonds/Limited Surety Exam
70
Total Questions
Pearson VUE content outline
60 + 10
Scored + Pretest
Pearson VUE content outline
75 min
Exam Time
Pearson VUE content outline
70%
Passing Score
Pearson VUE candidate handbook
120 hrs
Required Classroom Course
Florida Statutes section 648.34
10
Official Content Domains
Pearson VUE content outline
Florida DFS must approve the application before Pearson VUE testing. The exam delivers 70 questions in 75 minutes and requires 70%. Within the 2 years before applying, candidates must complete a 120-hour classroom course with at least 80% plus a DFS-approved correspondence course and meet the statutory age, education, residency, character, fingerprint, business, and recommendation requirements.
Sample Florida Bail Bonds/Limited Surety Practice Questions
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1Which Florida state agency regulates bail bond agent licenses?
2Which Florida Statute chapter specifically governs bail bond agents?
3How many hours of pre-licensing education must a Florida bail bond agent complete?
4What minimum passing grade is required for the Florida bail bond pre-licensing course?
5What is the minimum age requirement to become a bail bond agent in Florida?
6What are the two types of bail bond agents recognized under Florida law?
7What is a limited surety agent under Florida law?
8What is a professional bail bond agent under Florida law?
9Under F.S. 648.34, what character requirement must a Florida bail bond agent meet?
10What criminal convictions disqualify an applicant from Florida bail bond agent licensure?
About the Florida Bail Bonds/Limited Surety Exam
The Florida Agent's Bail Bonds/Limited Surety examination contains 60 scored questions and 10 unscored pretest questions, allows 75 minutes, and follows a 10-domain Pearson VUE outline covering Florida surety law, licensing, contracts, business operations, arrest and release, underwriting, courts, forfeitures, collateral, and agent regulation.
Exam sponsor: Florida Department of Financial Services; administered by Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
70 multiple-choice questions: 60 scored and 10 unscored pretest questions mixed throughout the examination
Time Limit
75 minutes
Passing Score
70%
Exam / Certification Fees
Not published on the current public Pearson VUE program page; verify during scheduling
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published by Florida DFS as a single stable statewide rate. Florida DFS publishes month-specific performance summaries; do not treat the 70% passing score as a candidate pass rate Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- Pearson VUE Florida Bail Bonds Content Outline (effective January 1, 2025)
- Pearson VUE Florida Bail Bonds Testing
- Florida DFS Limited Surety (Bail Bond) Agent License Qualifications
- 2025 Florida Statutes Chapter 648 — Bail Bond Agents
- 2025 Florida Statutes Chapter 903 — Bail
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 69B-221
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Bail as Surety; Criminal Defendant's Bonds
Surety regulation and contracts; bail, appeal, supersedeas, habeas corpus, extradition, contempt, ne exeat, and federal bonds
Licensing and Appointment of Bail Bond Agents and Agencies
Professional and limited surety agents, agency licensing, applications, qualifications, prohibited persons, license terms, appointments, and continuing education
Fundamentals of Contracts
Contract formation, enforceability, defenses, enforcement, and the Uniform Interstate Extradition law
Operating a Bail Bond Business
Agency relationships, offices, supervision, employees, licenses, appointments, records, advertising, address changes, and premium payment
Arrest and Release
Arrest procedures, pretrial release, approval and acceptance of bail, and GPS monitoring
Writing and Underwriting Bonds
Underwriting, surety and defendant contracts, writing bonds, premiums, transfer bonds, and out-of-county bonds
The Courts
Original and appellate jurisdiction, required appearances, court orders, surrender, and statutory discharge
Forfeitures and Judgments
Forfeiture procedure and notice, discharge, warrants and capiases, locating and arresting defendants, judgments, unpaid judgments, motions, and remission
Collateral and Indemnity
Indemnity contracts, collateral types, security, custody, return, post-forfeiture handling, restrictions, and penalties
Regulation of Bail Bond Agents
Criminal violations, Florida DFS authority, investigations, evidence gathering, discipline, and other consequences
Preparing for the Florida Bail Bonds/Limited Surety Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: 70 multiple-choice questions: 60 scored and 10 unscored pretest questions mixed throughout the examination
- Time limit: 75 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Not published on the current public Pearson VUE program page; verify during scheduling Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Florida Bail Bonds/Limited Surety exam?
Pearson VUE's current content outline lists 70 delivered questions: 60 scored questions and 10 unscored pretest questions. Pretest questions are mixed into the examination and are not identified.
How long is the Florida bail bond exam, and what is the passing score?
The time limit is 75 minutes, and the passing score is 70%. The 70% passing standard is not the same as an overall candidate pass rate.
What education is required before applying for the Florida bail bond agent license?
Within the 2 years immediately before applying, complete at least 120 hours of classroom instruction in the criminal justice system with a grade of 80% or higher and complete a Florida DFS-approved correspondence course for bail bond agents.
What happens if I fail the Florida bail bond examination 3 times?
Florida Statutes section 648.381 requires you to retake the 120-hour course and earn at least 80% before sitting again. The bail-specific Pearson VUE authorization is valid for 12 months or 3 attempts, whichever comes first, so you must also obtain a new DFS authorization.
Can I take the Florida bail bond exam online?
No new online-proctored reservations are available. Florida DFS states that candidates may schedule only at a physical Pearson VUE test center.
How much is the Florida bail bond exam fee?
The current public Pearson VUE Florida Bail Bonds program page does not display the examination fee. Confirm the amount shown in the authorized scheduling flow before booking rather than relying on an older handbook or third-party figure.
Do I need a surety company to sponsor me for the examination?
No employer sponsorship is required merely to sit for the exam. Florida DFS must approve the license application and authorize testing, and the licensee must hold the required insurer or managing general agent appointment before transacting bail bond business.
What is the difference between a limited surety agent and a professional bail bond agent?
A limited surety agent is appointed by an insurer through a power of attorney to execute or countersign bail bonds. A professional bail bond agent pledges U.S. currency, U.S. postal money orders, or cashier's checks as security for bail bonds and must meet additional financial-statement and rating-plan requirements.