2026 CE - The Business of Bail Bonding: Protecting Your License, Business, and Reputation – Practical Compliance, Court Procedures, and Professional Standards.
These state-approved three-hour bail bonding classes will provide you with the continuing education requirement to maintain your bail bonds license. Under the authority of the N.C. Department of Insurance, all bail agents are required to complete 3 hours of mandatory continuing education class each year prior to June 30th. If you have questions or need guidance, contact NCBAA; we are always available as a resource to you. Ways to register for CE bail bonding classes:
- Register Online Below
- Email us at info@ncbaa.com
- Show up & Register at the door!
If you have multiple agents to register, feel free to register them all at once by emailing us at info@ncbaa.com
Do you have 5 more or more agents that need to complete CE? Contact NCBAA to schedule a CE class in your office.
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Why Should You Take CE Bail Bonding Classes With NCBAA?
Unlike other CE providers, NCBAA is a non-profit state-wide organization that is ran by bondsmen for bondsmen. By taking your CE with NCBAA, your tuition continues to work for you long after the class is over. All monies, tuition and membership dues, collected by NCBAA are used to help fight the anti-cash bail movement and to support better bail bonding laws to help you MAKE/SAVE MORE MONEY.
NCBAA funds lobbyist & staff to ensure all bondsmen have a voice when laws and regulations are being crafted and passed. Support your job and industry by using NCBAA for your CE needs.
So, when you are deciding who to take your Continuing Education through, think about your future and think about where you would like your investment to go?
By using NCBAA, your CE tuition will continue to work for you long after the class is over. NCBAA uses those fees to fight the anti-cash bail movement and to support better bail bonding laws to help you make/save more money
*Remember, tuition paid for by those taking the NCBAA Pre-Licensing Classes is also used to work for YOUR SUCCESS.
CE Bail Bonding Class Schedule
Class Name: The Business of Bail Bonding: Protecting Your License, Business, and Reputation – Practical Compliance, Court Procedures, and Professional Standards.
Class dates:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Charlotte, NC – VFW Post 1160 – 2831 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205 (LIVE)
Thursday, April 23, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Hickory, NC – Hilton Garden Inn Hickory – 1320 17th Street Dr. SE Hickory, NC 28605 (LIVE)
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Raleigh, NC – Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh – 1520 Blue Ridge Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 (LIVE)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Lillington, NC – County Seat Sports Grille – 1 W Front St Lillington, NC 27546 (LIVE)
Thursday, May 7, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Wilmington, NC – Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park – 2320 S 17th St Wilmington, NC 28401 (LIVE)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) – Greenville, NC – Courtyard by Marriott Greenville – 2225 Stantonsburg Rd Greenville, NC 27834 (LIVE)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Hickory, NC – Hilton Garden Inn Hickory – 1320 17th Street Dr. SE Hickory, NC 28605 (LIVE)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Raleigh, NC – Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh – 1520 Blue Ridge Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 (LIVE)
Thursday, May 21, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Charlotte, NC – VFW Post 1160 – 2831 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205 (LIVE)
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Statesville, NC – American Legion Post 65 – 2446 Salisbury Hwy, Statesville, NC 28677
Thursday, May 28, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Fayetteville, NC – SpringHill Suites Fayetteville I-95 – 520 Judson Church Rd Fayetteville, NC 28312 (LIVE)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – High Point, NC – NCBAA – 1220 Eastchester Dr. Ste 104 High Point, NC 27605 (LIVE)
Thursday, June 4, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Fayetteville, NC – SpringHill Suites Fayetteville I-95 – 520 Judson Church Rd Fayetteville, NC 28312 (LIVE)
Saturday, June 6, 2026 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) – Greenville, NC – Courtyard by Marriott Greenville – 2225 Stantonsburg Rd Greenville, NC 27834 (LIVE)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Raleigh, NC – Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh – 1520 Blue Ridge Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 (LIVE)
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Asheville, NC – Holiday Inn – 42 Tunnel Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 (LIVE)
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Charlotte, NC – VFW Post 1160 – 2831 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205 (LIVE)
Saturday, June 27, 2026 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) – High Point, NC – NCBAA – 1220 Eastchester Dr. Ste 104 High Point, NC 27605 (LIVE)
(Live) means the class is taught by an in-person instructor. Otherwise, it would mean there is a video of the live class. Classes are only offered in person.
Visit the CE tab for more information. Contact NCBAA to schedule a Private CE Class or to suggest CE class location or date.
If you need a CE Class, email NCBAA and we will try to set one up in your area. Below are the upcoming classes:
Do you have a number of agents in your office that would like to take CE?? If so, contact the Association Office at 919-832-0867 !! We can come to you!! Eliminate the extra expense of traveling to another town or shutting down your office for a day! We are happy to work with you and accommodate your needs. A minimum of five (5) students that are pre-registered is required to do any in-office CE class. In-office classes cannot be guaranteed in the month of June.
NCBAA makes it easy. We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express as well as cash, checks and money orders for class tuition. Need to break up the tuition cost? Call the office at 919-832-0867 to register for your CE Class Credits or make payment arrangements. Class times vary so please call the office if you do not receive a confirmation email by 4:00 pm the day prior to the class.
Refund Policy
30 days prior to class date: 100% refund
15-29 days prior to class date: 75% refund
10-14 days prior to class date: 50% refund
Less than 10 days prior to class date: No refund
There will be a $25 return check fee per check for any returned check per (NCGS 6-21-3)
2026 CE - The Business of Bail Bonding: Protecting Your License, Business, and Reputation – Practical Compliance, Court Procedures, and Professional Standards.
NCBAA has officially launched a NEW 3 hour CE class for 2026.
This practical, instructor-led course equips bail agents with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their license, business, and professional reputation. Key topics include:
- Professional Insights & Practical Guidance– Understand licensing requirements, compliance obligations, documentation standards, and renewal procedures emphasized by the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
- Practical Use of eCourts– Learn to navigate North Carolina’s eCourts system beyond basic case searches, including monitoring filings and addressing missing or unclear information.
- Professionalism in Bonding– Explore how professional conduct impacts credibility, regulatory standing, and public perception.
- Small Claims Court– Evaluate when pursuing small claims court makes sense, including required steps, costs, and recovery considerations.
The course titled, “The Business of Bail Bonding: Protecting Your License, Business, and Reputation; Practical Compliance, Court Procedures, and Professional Standards”, was designed by Julie Henderson, Tracy Lowe, Jarret Burr, Jason Cunningham, Attorney Brad Hill, Regina Manzanares, and Michael Woody, all approved CE instructors.
The Business of Bail Bonding is a comprehensive continuing education course designed to equip bail agents with the knowledge and practical tools necessary to protect their license, business, and professional reputation. The course covers key areas including Professional Insights and Practical Guidance, Beyond the Basics: Practical Use of eCourts, Professionalism in Bonding, and Small Claims Court: Is It Worth It?
The Professional Insights and Practical Guidance segment addresses essential regulatory and operational responsibilities commonly referenced by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, including licensing requirements, compliance considerations, documentation standards, and renewal procedures. The Practical Use of eCourts segment provides critical instruction on navigating North Carolina’s eCourts system beyond basic case searches, enabling bail agents to locate relevant case information, monitor filings, and respond appropriately when information is missing or unclear.
The Professionalism in Bonding segment emphasizes the impact of professional conduct on credibility, regulatory standing, and public perception, addressing both in office and public-facing interactions. The Small Claims Court segment guides bail agents through the process of evaluating and pursuing small claims actions, including the required steps, costs, and practical considerations involved in recovering monies owed to a bail agency.
Continuing Education Exemption
North Carolina Law (§ 58-71-71) exempts bondsmen from completing Continuing Education if the individual is:
- 65 years or older and
- Have had a bonding license for 15 or more years.
If you meet both requirements, you must apply for a Permanent Exemption by mailing or faxing the form below to the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
- 58-71-71. Examination; educational requirements; penalties.
(c) Any person licensed as a runner or bail bondsman before January 1, 1994, is not subject to the pre-licensing education requirement of this section but is subject to the continuing education requirement of this section. A licensed runner or bail bondsman who is 65 years of age or older and who has been licensed as a runner or bail bondsman for 15 years or more is exempt from both the pre-licensing education and continuing education requirements of this section.
