How to Become a Bounty Hunter in Mississippi

Bail enforcement agents (also known as bounty hunters) are state-authorized agents of bail bonding companies who ensure that the people on bail attend their court dates. Most of a bounty hunter's job consists of tracking down defendants who have fled from prosecution or "jumped bail." In Mississippi, you can't work as a bounty hunter until you have a license from the Mississippi Department of Insurance.

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  Complete 40 credit-hours of pre-licensing education with an accredited organization.

  You must receive eight hours of continuing education every year with a total of 16 hours per 2-year licensing period.

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  Go to your local police department and have it take a full set of fingerprints and photograph from you. Fees may vary depending on the police department you use.

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  Submit the completed and notarized Bail Enforcement Agent application to the Mississippi State Insurance Department.

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  Pay the $40 privilege tax payment/license fee.