North Carolina Bail License Requirements

Under North Carolina General Statute §58-71-50, you must meet the following qualifications:

Basic Eligibility

• At least 21 years old

• North Carolina resident for 6 consecutive months

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid NC driver’s license or state ID

• No outstanding bail bond obligations

• No violations of NC bail statutes

Automatic Disqualifications

You cannot become licensed if you:

• Have ever been convicted of a felony

• Have a misdemeanor drug conviction within 24 months

• Are a sheriff, deputy, police officer, judge, attorney, probation officer, jailer, or other justice system employee

• Are the spouse of certain disqualified public officials

These restrictions protect integrity within the judicial system.