1.  An application for a license as a general agent must be accompanied by:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 697.184

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to NRS 453. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

(a) Proof of the completion of a 6-hour course of instruction in bail bonds that is:

(1) Offered by a state or national organization of bail agents or another organization that administers training programs for general agents; and

(2) Approved by the Commissioner.

(b) A written appointment by an authorized insurer as general agent, subject to the issuance of the license.

(c) A letter from a local law enforcement agency in the applicant’s county of residence which indicates that the applicant:

(1) Has not been convicted of a felony in this state or of any offense committed in another state which would be a felony if committed in this state; and

(2) Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance.

(d) A copy of the contract or agreement that authorizes the general agent to act as general agent for the insurer.

(e) Any other information the Commissioner may require.

2.  If the applicant for a license as a general agent is a firm or corporation, the application must include the names of the members, officers and directors and designate each natural person who is to exercise the authority granted by the license. Each person so designated must furnish information about himself or herself as though the application were for an individual license.