About Academy
Welcome to Ohio Bail Bond Academy LLC, where we are dedicated to providing comprehensive pre-licensing education for aspiring bail bond professionals. Founded by Dylan Farmer, a seasoned professional with nearly a decade of experience in the bail bond industry, including six years as the owner of his own agency. Our academy emphasizes not only the essential knowledge required for success but also practical guidance to help students embark on a successful career in the industry.
Our mission is to equip future bail bond agents with the expertise and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the industry, ensuring they are well-prepared to serve their communities effectively and ethically.
Our Offerings
Why Choose Us: At Ohio Bail Bond Academy LLC, we are committed to your success and look forward to being a part of your journey into the bail bond profession.
What Happens Next?
Follow these steps if your interested in becoming a licensed Ohio Surety Bail Bonds Agent:
- Enroll in an Approved Pre-Licensing Course (Ohio Bail Bond Academy LLC is an approved Self-study Surety Bail Bonds Pre-Licensing Provider)
- Pass a Proctored Final Exam
- Submit the course affidavit to your Pre-licensing Provider
- Recieve your Offical Course Completion Certificate
- Schedule your state exam at www.psiexams.com
- Pass the State Exam
- Complete BCI & FBI Background Check
- Apply for Licensure with the Ohio Department of Insurance for an Ohio Surety Bail Bonds Agent License
Licensing requirements and procedures are subject to change. Candidates should verify all current requirements, procedures, and providers with the Ohio Department of Insurance - www.insurance.ohio.gov
Bail Bond Courses
Explore a diverse range of expertly crafted courses for the Surety Bail Bond Industry
Student Resources
Self-paced Courses
Our Self-paced courses include 180 days of access, allowing you to complete it on your own schedule
Bundle
Deepen your expertise across all key topics in the industry.
*Bundles do not include the Ohio Surety Bail Bonds 101 (Pre-licensing course)
**Important Notices**
The only course offered by Ohio Bail Bond Academy LLC, as an approved Pre-Licensing provider by the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI), is for the
Ohio Surety Bail Bonds Agent Pre-Licensing Education course - Surety Bail Bonds 101
*All other courses, training programs, certifications, and educational materials provided by Ohio Bail Bond Academy are private professional development programs and are not approved, certified, or endorsed by the Ohio Department of Insurance, any government agency, or any surety/insurance company. These supplemental courses are designed for general educational, operational, and business improvement purposes only and may be adapted to your agency, insurer, or surety compliance requirements
**Insurance Pre-Licensing & Continuing Education (ExamFX). Ohio Bail Bond Academy LLC partners with ExamFX, an approved insurance education provider, to offer Insurance Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education (CE) courses for Property & Casualty and Personal Lines, as well as select CE subjects where available by state. All insurance pre-licensing and continuing education courses are provided, administered, and certified by ExamFX. ExamFX is solely responsible for course delivery, compliance with state insurance department requirements, and issuance of Certificates of Completion. Ohio Bail Bond Academy does not issue insurance pre-licensing or CE certificates for Property & Casualty or Personal Lines and is not the approved provider for those lines of authority. Students will complete enrollment, coursework, recieve certificate(s), exams (if required), and CE reporting directly through the ExamFX platform. Course availability, credit hours, and licensing requirements vary by state.
***Upon successful completion of the required Ohio Surety Bail Bonds Agent Pre-Licensing Education, applicants will receive a Course Completion Certificate corresponding to that specific line of authority. This certificate remains valid for 180 calendar days from the date of issuance. To be eligible for the state examination, applicants must present the original, unaltered certificate(s) for each relevant line of authority. Failure to provide the original certificate(s) at the time of examination will result in ineligibility to sit for the exam.