Make sure you only deal with a licensed bail bond agent. Ask to see the bail agents license issued from the NC Department of Insurance prior to any bail bond transaction.

 

Make sure the bail agent charges you only the legal rates. The legal premium charge for a bail bond is 15% of the full bail amount. Any additional charges should be itemized and explained to your satifaction.

 

Make sure you are given itemized receipts for all charges and copies of all signed contracts and agrements. Make sure you read and understand that terms of your contract carefully! Ask questons if you do not understand. Once you sign the contract your oblagted to that contract.

 

If financing is provided, make sure you understand the terms of the financing agreements prior to signing and be sure you are given a reciept. 

 

Make sure the bondsman you contracted with will available to you after the bail bond has been posted. The bondsman is part of the service you pay for. Any professional bonding agent will be available 24hrs 7 day a week to answer and questions or concearns throughtout the entire process.