Iowa — Bail Enforcement Agency Bond
This bond is for licensing an Iowa bail enforcement agency—not posting a defendant’s bail. Start through The Southern Agency with your agency name and the license types you plan to hold.
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- Recorded state
- Iowa
- Bond type
- Bail Enforcement Agent Bond
- Category
- Professional & occupational licenses
What this bond does
Iowa Code Section 80A.10 requires an agency bond filed with the Department of Public Safety before a license is issued. The minimum is $5,000 for bail enforcement alone or $10,000 for more than one Chapter 80A business type.
- Who needs it
- Iowa bail enforcement agency applicants and licensees arranging agency security. The amount depends on licensed business types, not the number of defendants or recovery assignments.
- Who it protects
- The bond secures faithful, lawful and honest conduct by the applicant and its employees in the licensed business. A person injured by a breach may seek legal damages on the bond, within its aggregate limit.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Iowa Code 2026 §80A.10: licensee bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 21, 2026
- Iowa DPS: obtaining an agency license (opens in a new tab)Checked October 21, 2026
Have these ready
- Exact agency name and Iowa DPS application/license details.
- Bail enforcement alone or the complete combination of Chapter 80A license types.
- PD6 form instructions, required $5,000 or $10,000 security and requested dates.
Questions about this bond
Is this a bond to release someone from jail?
No. It is licensing security for an agency conducting bail enforcement. It does not secure a defendant’s release or court appearance.
Does hiring more recovery agents increase the statutory sum?
Section 80A.10 sets the sum by the number of licensed business types: one type versus more than one. It does not base that choice on employee count.
What do I submit after the bond is issued?
For an initial license, DPS requires the surety bond and completed PD6 form together in the agency application. The agency name must match the license application.